THE ORIGINAL SOUL VEGETARIAN.

Chicago Health Dept

203-205 E 75TH ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

17 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Sep 2018.

Last inspected Sep 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

100

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 24

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14(B)(1) OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11(B) OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON TWO-DOOR COOLER NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B)(C) OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL OPENINGS IN WALLS, AND CEILINGS IN HALLWAY, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11(A) OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND UTENSIL STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

SEP 21

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-205.11 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE IN JUICE PREP AREA. SINK FILLED WITH TWO CONTAINERS RUBBER GASKET, THERMOMETER, AND FIXTURES. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM HAND WASHING SINK. SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-38-030(C)

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-501.114(A) OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANTIZING. CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD, SALADS, TOFU, BEANS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 59.7F-61.2F IN DISPLAY COOLER, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY $780 OF FOOD. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 OBSERVED FRONT DISPLAY COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 60.2F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14(B)(1) OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11(B) OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON TWO-DOOR COOLER NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B)(C) OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL OPENINGS IN WALLS, AND CEILINGS IN HALLWAY, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11(A) OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND UTENSIL STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JUN 7

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO UTILITY SINK FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE SOFT SERVE MACHINE.

Minor Pest Activity

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

REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS SKATEBORD, VACUUM, ETC INSIDE UTILITY SINK. UTILITY SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, ETC IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MAY 25

2018

FAIL 14 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED TOFU 50.9F-53.6F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WALK-IN COOLER, SEITAN CHICKEN 59.2F AND SLICED TOMATOES 48.4F-52.3F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Critical Sanitation

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER SLICING FRUIT, ORANGES AND LEMONS WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING JUICES IN JUICE BAR. INFORMED MANAGER THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-010A

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 OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA NEAR WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLER, 10 FLYING INSECTS IN FRONT PREP/JUICE BAR, 10 FLYING INSECTS UNDER SHELVING UNITS NEAR ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. GREASE SPILLED ON GROUND NEAR GREASE CONTAINER. ALSO OBSERVED LEFT LID MISSING ON ONE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND ALL LIDS OPEN ON BOTH GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA, REPLACE MISSING LID ON DUMPSTER, AND CLOSE LIDS ON ALL GARBAGE DUMPSTERS AND WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA SHALL BE CLEAN, MAINTAINED, AND LIDS TIGHT-FITTING.

Serious Other

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

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFCATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED PACKAGED SLICED WATERMELON AND SLICED FRUIT SALAD DISPLAYED FOR SALE AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED READY TO ITEMS IN DISPLAY COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF TWO-DOOR COOLER UNDER SALAD BAR IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS. SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL OPENING IN WALLS UNDER POTATO SLICER AND REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS IN POTOTO PREP AREA. SEAL OPENING IN CEILING AND CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN BAKERY PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS IN BAKERY.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN STAFF WASHROOM. REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO UTILITY SINK FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. REPAIR CLOGGED TOILET IN WOMEN WASHROOM. PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE SOFT SERVE MACHINE.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FRONT PREP/JUICE BAR AREA.

MAR 2

2017

PASS · 0 violations

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FEB 27

2017

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

FOUND OVER 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES ON THE FLOORS IN THE FURNACE ROOM, IN THE CLOSET WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED, INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ROOM WHERE THE WALK-IN COOLER IS LOCATED, UNDER SINKS AND DISHMACHINE IN DISHWASHING ROOM, UNDER PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREA, IN CLOSET WHERE THE MOP SINK IS LOCATED, AND UNDER COUNTER IN FRONT AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS MENTIONED AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED LIGHT AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE LEFT CORNER (1/4 INCH GAP), OBSERVED LIGHT AT THE BOTTOM CENTER OF THE SIDE EXIT IN THE KITCHEN AND AT THE REAR SIDE EXIT ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN HAS A LOOSE DOOR SWEEP WHICH ARE ALL POSSIBLE ENTRY POINTS; MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS. ALSO NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES FOR THE NEW COMPANY SERVICING RESTAURANT; MUST PROVIDE A LOG BOOK WITH NECESSARY DOCUMENTS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-30-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE GASKETS TO THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN ARE IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPLACE GASKETS AT TWO DOOR COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND THE EXTERIOR BOTTOM AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #13. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT INCLUDING COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND A HOLE IN THE WALL OUTSIDE OF THE REAR SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR (WEST SIDE OF THE BUILDING) AROUND A PIPE LEADING INTO THE FURNACE ROOM; MUST SEAL HOLE. ALSO FOUND A HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE FURNACE ROOM, IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AND THE REAR CLOSET WHERE THE OTHER HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE JUICE BAR; MUST REPAIR. FOUND THE HANDSINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DRAINING SLOWLY; MUST CORRECT.

Critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN STORAGE CLOSETS; MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM ALL CLOSETS TO AVOID CLUTTER AND RODENT HARBORAGE.

JUL 7

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE PREP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING AND THE WASTE PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

JUN 24

2016

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ( 10LBS OF CARROT SALAD AT 50.0F, 5LBS OF TOFU AT 51.2F, 5LBS OF SOYBEAN CURD AT 50.0F, 5LBS OF SUNFLOWER SEED PATTE AT 52.0F, 5LBS OF TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN AT 48.2F AND 5LBS OF SOY CHEESE AT 50.0F) IN THE JUICE BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 35LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $320. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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 APPROXIMATELY 70 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS (ON THE FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREAS, UNDER THE SERVER STAND, ON THE LEDGE ALONG THE WALL IN THE MAIN PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM); ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 FRUIT FLIES IN THE MOP SINK AREA. OBSERVED 1/4-1/2 INCH OPENINGS AROUND THE RED BACK DOOR AND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT CORNER DOOR AND THE SCREEN TORN AT THE BACK RED DOOR. DISCUSSED PEST CONTROL, CLEANING SCHEDULE AND MAINTENANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DO A DEEP CLEANING AND SANITIZING THE NOTED AREAS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN CORNERS AND UNDER SHELVING WITH FOOD DEBRIS . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM IN DISREPAIR WITH A LARGE GAP BETWEEN THE WALL AND FLOOR AND A HOLE AROUND THE WATER LINE TO THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM TOILET . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BLOWN AND UNSHIELDED LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF THE DISHWASHING ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AND SHIELDED LIGHTING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE PREP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING AND THE WASTE PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

APR 13

2016

PASS · 0 violations

APR 5

2016

FAIL 5 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

OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FURNACE ROOM AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE MOP CLOSET NEXT TO IT. ALSO SMALL OPENING LEADING IN BETWEEN ROOMS. NOTED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING MACHINE, NOTED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF A PREP TABLE. ALSO NOTED 20 LIVE FLIES IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AT THE JUICER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FLIES, DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO ADVISE CALLING AND WORKING WITH PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVING, COUNTER TOPS, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND EXTERIOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAIR THROUGH OUT. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED WALL THROUGH OUT DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA WHICH LEAVES STANDING WATER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 9

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS PER CITY CODE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 1

2015

FAIL 9 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

OBSERVERED APPROXIMATELY 60 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY; 30 IN REAR PREP AREA, 10 IN DRY STORAGE, 10 IN REAR STORGAE AREA, AND 10 NEAR THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON THE FOLLOWING COOLERS; KITCHEN PREP COOLERS, FRONT PREP COOLER, REAR FREEZER AND DEEP FREEZER. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Food Temperature

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND UNDER ALL 3 COMP SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA, AND CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BASE OF WALLS IN FRONT CUSTOMER AREA, CLEAN WALL BASE THROUGHOUT KITCHEN OF DIRT AND DEBRIS, AND MAINTAIN. REPAIR CEILING IN REAR PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHEILDS IN DISHROOM AND REPLACE LIGHT. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS PER CITY CODE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAGS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER UNITS.

JAN 24

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN POTS NOT STORED INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UPSIDE-DOWN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST PROVIDE. SOILED AND TORN PLASTIC AND TAPE WRAPPED AROUND SPRAYER HANDLE AT DISHWASH AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SPRAYER HANDLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNERS AND BEHIND COOOKING LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

COVING (BASEBOARDS) PULLING AWAY FROM WALL BEHIND COOKING LINE. MUST SECURELY ATTACH COVING TO WALL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE (VACUUM BREAKER) AT UTILITY SINK. MUST INSTALL.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

DISPENSING UTENSILS STORED IN BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOPS IN A SANITARY MANNNER.

AUG 23

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

PRE-COOKED ONIONS-90F, CUT TOMATOES-74F, CHILLI-130F, RICE-90F, BEAN CURD-96F, TOFU SANDWICHES-70F, CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES-50F, TACO MEAT-5OF- ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STOED AND HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW UNTIL SERVED. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL FOODS PREPARED AND PACKAGED ON PREMISES MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY SHELF IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS,EQUIPMENT STORAGE RACK IN DISH WASHING AREA, AND EXTERIOR OF PNAEL UNDERNEATH SHELF NEXT TO UPRIGHT OVEN IN AREA WHERE EXPOSED HAND SINK IS LOCATED.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE IN SAME AREA, IN ALL CLOSETS, AND IN REFRIGERATION ROOM IN REAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR HOLE IN WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING ROOM, AND HOLE IN WALL IN REFRIGERATION ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

MAY 14

2013

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 6

2013

FAIL 8 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

OBSERVED SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN UTILITY ROOM. REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR IN WATER HEATER AND DISH ROOM AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM. REPAIR WALLS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS (WATER DAMAGE).

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN WEST PREP AREA AND REAR DISH ROOM.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS, PURSES, ETC.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAK IN WATER HEATER ROOM, LEAKING SPRAYER ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM, AND LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

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

SEPARATE CLEANING EQUIPMENT FROM FOOD UNDER PREP TABLE IN WEST PREP AREA. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

MAR 29

2012

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE ALL WORN GASKETS ON DOORS TO REACH-IN COOLERS. PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT, AND RUSTY SHELVES IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL STORAGE RACKS WHERE NEEDED, CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER ON PREP TABLE, AND TOP EXTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE ALL MISSING AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.(INCLUDING HOT WATER TANK CLOSET).

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVES AND ALL HOLES/OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT. REPAIR BOTTOMS OF REAR EXIT DOORS. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED. PAINT REAR EXIT DOORS AND DOOR FRAMES THAT NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. PAINT RAW WOOD WASHROOM DOORS.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

ALL LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS MUST BE SHIELDED OR BE REPLACED WITH SHATTER-RESISTANT BULBS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE METAL STOPPERS FOR BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NEED LONG STEM THERMOMETERS FOR TAKING PRODUCT TEMPERATURES.

Minor Sanitation

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

KEEP REAR OUTSIDE AREA FREE OF CLUTTER, REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.

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