The Original Pancake House
Mixed record — 8 of 20 inspections passed
2025-11-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 5 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-LIQUID EGGS 49F, CHEESE 47.7/46F, EGGS 58.6F, HASHBROWN 48.5F,SLICED TOMATOES 45.1F, SLICED VEGGIES 49.6F, SLICED APPLES 46F, CHORIZO 44F, HAM 48F, SAUS...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
NOTED SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN TO BE MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING THE TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED SPRAYER AT THE DISH WASHING SINK HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE SINK. NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR MATS AT THE PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.
2024-12-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 8 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOM. A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND SHALL BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR OF WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE DRY STORAGE, REAR PREP AND DISH AREA ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT THROUGHOUT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DRY STORAGE, FRONT & REAR PREP AND DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT DATED FOR 11/26/24:(#38) 6-202.13: OBSERVED FLY STICK TRAPS STORED ON CEILING ABOVE FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE. FACILITY M...
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
SEE VIOLATION #59
2024-11-26 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (EGGS, MILK, COOKED POTATOES, WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. VOIDED PHOTOCOPY POSTED IN KITCHEN....
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOM. A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND SHALL BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP BEING USED TO STORE AND FILLED WATERCRAFT, INSTRUCTED THAT HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
SEE VIOLATION#60
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 30 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. 15 SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED ON WALL IN DRY STORAGE AND 15 SMALL FLY ACTIITY IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE...
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN REAR PREP PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR OF WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE DRY STORAGE, REAR PREP AND DISH AREA ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT THROUGHOUT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DRY STORAGE, FRONT & REAR PREP AND DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2587701 CONDUCTED ON 1/8/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#38) 6-202.13: OBSERVED FLY STICK TRAPS STORED ON CEILING ABOVE FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE. FACILITY MUST REMOVE FROM FOOD P...
2024-01-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE USED BARE HANDS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS (TEARING BACON AND HOLDING TOAST). FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS/TONGS, DISPENSING EQUIPMENT OR SINGLE USE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EA...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FLY STICK TRAPS STORED ON CEILING ABOVE FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE. FACILITY MUST REMOVE FROM FOOD PREPARATION AND DISH AREAS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED CUPS WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY STORAGE FOODS AND CUT FRUITS IN THE WAIT STATION. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH SCOOPS THAT HAVE A HANDLE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREPARATION SURFACES IN THE COOKLINE. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KE...
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
UTENSILS STORED IN STAGNANT CUPS OF WATER IN FRUIT WAIT STATION AREA. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAI...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS ARE SERVERELY SCRATCHED WHICH PREVENTS PROPER CLEANING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT IN COOKLINE AREA. FACILITY MUST RESURFACE BOARD OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED TO STORE CLEAN DISHWARE. FACILITY MUST REPLACE CONTAINERS THAT ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
EQUIPMENT (LARGE POTS/BOWLS) USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER E...
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN/PREPARATION DEPARTMENT IS MISSING. OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS USED AS A DRAIN STOPPER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZER SET ...
2023-05-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 3 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF DICED HAM AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF COLD HOLD UNIT LOCATED IN PREP AREA. NOTED TEMPERATURE @58.1F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. SAID FOOD ITEM W...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK BINS WITHOUT LABELS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA (SUGAR, FLOUR, OATS) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT WHEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORGINAL PACKAGING.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED TOWELS AIRDRYING ON CUTTING BOARDS AND TABLES THROUGHOUT COFFEE AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION WITH AT LEAST 50PPM BETWEEN USES.
2022-04-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. observed a food handler picking up cooked food ( bacon, cheese ) with bare hands, just wiping hands in a soiled towel on his waste, no gloves used no hands washed. instructed to wear gloves when handling rea...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
No hot running water at main kitchen hand wash sink, water was turned off at bottom valve. instructed to provide hot running water to all hand wash sinks during operation. priority violation 7-38-030(c)
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
faucet neck not reaching to all 3 compartments, instructed to provide an extended faucet that can reach to all.
2021-03-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE MEN'S RESTROOM.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED (LOW GROUT) DEBRIS BUILD UP IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISH AREA OF KITCHEN. MUST FILL GROUT TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTHE, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
2019-07-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- MUST PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR THE CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE, THAT IS EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(c). NO CITATION ISSUED. -
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
- OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ON THE ICE MACHINE TUBING. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED, AND MAINTAIN. -
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
- OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS IN WHITE CONTAINERS WITHOUT IDENTIFYING LABELS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE. -
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
- OBSERVED FOODS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL FOODS 6" OFF THE FLOOR ON SHELVING THAT PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. -
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
- OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PIPES ON THE WALL IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL UTENSILS IN BETWEEN USE IN A WAY THAT PROVIDES PROTECTION FROM ANY POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN. -
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. -
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN DARK STAINED AND WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. -
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE SHAKE MIXER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. -
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL OF FACILITY BY THE TOP OF THE DOOR FRAME IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED THE MOPS, MOP BUCKET, BROOMS, AND DUST PANS STORED NEXT TO THE BUILDING ON THE OUTSIDE OF FACILITY IN THE ALLEY. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL MAINTENANCE TOOLS INSIDE FACILITY, AND THE BROOMS/MOPS OFF THE FLOOR. -
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED A SLIGHT ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
2018-09-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-102.14 (A) (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501-16 (A) (2) (A)- OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) AT IMPROPER IN -DRAWER COOLER: 52.3F, 1LBS OF ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE, AT A VAULE OF $1.00 48.9F, 1LB OF CHEESE, MUSHROOM AND ONION MIXTURE FOR SPINACH CREPES, AT A VALU...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER AS WELL AS INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 (A)- OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH WIRE SHELVING UNIT IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11 (B) (B)- OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2017-10-30 Pass Short Form Complaint ▾
No violations found.
2017-08-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DETERIORATED STORAGE WOODEN SHELVES ABOVE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
2017-08-18 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED COOKS AT MAIN COOK LINE GRABBING READY-TO-EAT FOODS ( CHEESE, DICED TOMATOES) WITH BARE HANDS, NO GLOVES NOR UTENSILS USED. INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO ALLOW BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL. FOUND OVER 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
SPRAY BOTTLES NOT LABELED IN AT JUICE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DETERIORATED STORAGE WOODEN SHELVES ABOVE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
WALK-IN COOLER THERMOMETER KEPT IN COLDEST SECTION INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IT IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES CLOTHING AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED ON FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
2016-05-11 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE TIN FOIL LINER FROM THE POT AND PAN STORAGE RACK AND CARDBOARD UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND BUILDUP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE PREP AREAS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
2015-08-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN THE REACH IN COOLERS AS NEEDED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP SURFACES, SINKS, COOLERS AND SHELVING UNITS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT DISH WASHING AREAS, PREP AREAS AND WAIT STATIONS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
2015-08-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA AT 48.2 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 3LBS OF SAUSAGE PATTIES AT 49 DEGREES F, 2LBS OF SAUSAGE LINKS AT 48.6 DEGREES F, 2LBS OF RAW BACON AT 50 DEGREES F AND 3LBS OF HAM AT 52.3 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POT...
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING MULTI-USE ITEMS DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. NOTED THE RINSE TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 163-172 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR SO THAT THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE REACHES 180 DEGREES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN THE REACH IN COOLERS AS NEEDED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP SURFACES, SINKS, COOLERS AND SHELVING UNITS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT DISH WASHING AREAS, PREP AREAS AND WAIT STATIONS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
2014-09-09 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
2013-09-30 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR SUGAR ETC.)
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOCD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPOERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR.(DEEP GROOVES)
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.(TOOLS, ETC.)
2012-09-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
FOUND SPOILED GALLON OF MILK STORED IN PREP COOLER AT COFFEE STATION, GALLON WAS BLOATED WITH OFFENSIVE ODORS, 09-03-12 SELL BY DATE PRINTED ON GALLON, INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO STORE NOR SERVE SPOILED FOODS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
CLEAN UTENSILS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOR AWAY FROM EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS
2011-09-16 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES THRU-OUT DISHROOM, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER & IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE CLEANED, ESPECIALLY AROUND CORNERS-DUE TO DEBRIS/DIRT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MISSING BASEBOARDS UNDER HANDSINK MUST BE REPLACED. THE CEILING AROUND THE DISHMACHINE HAS EVIDENCE OF STEAM DAMAGE-MILDEW & BULGING AREAS-MUST ADDRESS. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
END CAPS MISSING ON LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR PREP AREA-MUST PROVIDE. LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISHROOM NEED CLEANING ALSO. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, servic...
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ANY FOODHANDLER WORKING AROUND OPEN FOOD MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
2010-03-24 Pass Complaint 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair CUTTING BOARD AT OMLETTE STATION IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT SHEILDS IN DISHAREA IN NEED OF CORRECTION. SOME MISSING, OTHERS ...
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