SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

THE PUMPING COMPANY/CHICAGO GRILLED CHEESE AND MAC.

YOUR CALL. 58/100

1463-1465 W LELAND AVE · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 27, 2025 · passed

9 of 15 inspections passed, 3 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 13 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
9 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
79
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Jul 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 27
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION FROM VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH RESTROOMS.

SEP 24
2024
PASSED
12 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (PANKO, SALT, SUGAR ETC)

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA AND SHELVES UNDER TABLE NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIORS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR TRASH BIN INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR/SIDE STORAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE ALL (3) WASHROOMS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE HALLWAY LEADING TO FRONT WASHROOMS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

MINORDocumentation & 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.

AUG 4
2023
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING CEILING PANELS NEAR THE MOPSINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 28
2023
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. PREMISES SERVES TCS FOODS: STEAK QUESADILLAS, MEATLOAF, ETC. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THEY MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN POST CERTIFICATES VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING CEILING PANELS NEAR THE MOPSINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 10/15/2021 INSPECTION, REPORT #2534808 NOT CORRECTED: #53-COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOM IN DINING AREA. #53-STAFF WASHROOM AT UNUSED BAKERY AREA, DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE. #57-NEW EMPLOYEE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRING. #58-NEW EMPLOYEE. NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 15
2021
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

TOILET INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM (AT UNSUED BAKERY AREA)IN POOR REPAIR.REPLACE

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOM IN DINING AREA.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

STAFF WASHROOM AT UNUSED BAKERY AREA, DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIA ON FLOOR AND WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AND ON FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP,ALSO ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND CORNERS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NEW EMPLOYEE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRING

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NEW EMPLOYEE. NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

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MAR 17
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. COOKED CHICKEN WINGS INSIDE TWO CONTAINERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 62.1F TO 63.7F, ALSO A CONTAINER OF COOKED CHICKEN BREAST AT TEMP OF 100.4F TO 101.1F STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN PREP COOLER. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND REMINDER ON MENU, ALSO MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR HAMBURGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY FOOD(SUGAR, FLOUR)IN CONTAINER MUST HAVE COMMON FOOD NAME LABELS.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

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

RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE THREE DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER WAS ALSO BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AT INTERIOR LID OF WHITE CHEST FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN BY THE HANDWASHING SINK.REPAIR/REPLACE CAUSE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. ALSO, A BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AT INTERIOR CHEST FREEZER DOOR LINER IN PREP AREA BY THE HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER IN STORAGE AREA.MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES TO LINE SHELVES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A CLOTH WRAPPED ON BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK DUE TO UNIT IS LEAKING.,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-26-2019,REPORT#2352392 #58)2-102.13 OBSERVED ALL CERTIFED FOOD MANAGERS ARE IN NEED OF ALLERGEN TRAINING PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED

NOV 26
2019
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SECOND BATHROOM OFF OF DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN AREA.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALL CERTIFED FOOD MANAGERS ARE IN NEED OF ALLERGEN TRAINING

NOV 19
2019
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

REFER TO VIOLATION #60

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LEAKING AT TOP OF MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SECOND BATHROOM OFF OF DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN AREA.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALL CERTIFED FOOD MANAGERS ARE IN NEED OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT DATED 9/26/18 INSPECTION #2222975 VIOLATION # 10 : NOTED HANDWASHING SINK IS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IS NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THE REST OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL HAND SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE MAIN PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

SEP 26
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE IN PLACE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

2-301.14 NOTED FOOD HANDLER, WITH A BAND-AID ON BACK OF HAND, PREPPING AND REHEATING FOOD, MOVING FROM PREP AREA TO STORAGE AREA AND REFRIGERATION UNIT CHANGING BAND-AID AND GLOVES ALL WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. NOTED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WHILE PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN DID NOT WASH HANDS AND WOULD GO TO THE DRY TO STORAGE AREA AND ENTERED BACK TO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO CONTINUE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST PROPERLY WASH HANDS AFTER ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11 NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE CORNER OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE SERVICE PREP COOLER NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE REST OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE MAIN PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). N CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH LONG BEARDS AND NO BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 NOTED CLUTTER AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST ALSO WRAP UP ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON PREMISE.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18 NOTED DIRT AND GREASE INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD OF THE COOKNG STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 1
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NORTH SIDE PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH/PREP AREA. AREA BLOCKED BY DISH MACHINE, ICE MACHINE AND SHELVING MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SAID AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS OR REMOVE THE ABOVE MENTIONED EQUIPMENT.

AUG 25
2017
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

PREPARED FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CUT FRUIT IN TIGHT, CELLOPHANE WRAPPED CONTAINERS IN THE TALL REACH IN COOLER FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES WITHOUT TEMPERATURE LOGS. CUT MELON AT 55.2F, CUT WATERMELON AT 51.8F, CUT STRAWBERRIES AT 46.4F, CUT PINEAPPLE AT 47.5F. ESTIMATED 8 LBS TOTAL WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $20.00. ALL DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

SUMMARY REPORT FROM INSPECTION #1960335 ON 9-14-16 NOT POSTED VISIBLE ON THE PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B).

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #1960335 ON 9-14-16 NOT CORRECTED. #34-FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, STOVES,GRILL, DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#40-MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE BOX FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE.#41- CLUTTER, ITEMS/ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND STORAGE ROOM. MUST ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES/BOXES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. FLOORS UNDER SHELVING MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING. MUST NOT USE RAW WOODEN BLOCKS AS PROPS FOR EQUIPMENT, UNDER DISH AND ICE MACHINES.

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

INTERIOR OF ALL STOVES DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER THE ICE AND DISH MACHINES AND BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE/REPLACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NORTH SIDE PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH/PREP AREA. AREA BLOCKED BY DISH MACHINE, ICE MACHINE AND SHELVING MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SAID AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS OR REMOVE THE ABOVE MENTIONED EQUIPMENT.

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

EMPLOYEE BICYCLES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE DRY FOOD/FREEZER STORAGE AREA. ALL BBQ GRILLS, CHARCOAL ETC. AND ALL OTHER STORED ITEMS ON THE REAR WALKWAY MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

SEP 14
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS CHICKEN BREAST AT 46.8F, 20 LBS: 10 LBS,PORK AT 45.7F, REACH IN COOLER AT 34.4F . CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).MANAGER DISCARDED/ DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $145.00.

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

FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, STOVES,GRILL, DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATED ON THE FILTER ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING ONE MORE THERMOMETER IN ONE OF THE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLUTTER, ITEMS/ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND STORAGE ROOM. MUST ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES/BOXES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.

AUG 7
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CONDENSATION LEAKING FROM THE CONDENSER OF THE 3-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR; CONDENSATION IS DRIPPING INTO A PAN ON THE TOP SHELF AND NO FOOD ITEMS WERE STORED UNDER THE DRIPPAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER TO PREVENT CONDENSATION FROM DRIPPING ONTO FOOD.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE CHEMICAL STORAGE RACK TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP--MAINTAIN.

OCT 7
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

SLIGHTLY MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT FOOD LIQUID ENCRUSTED AT BASE OF THREE DOOR COOLER UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

FLOOR TILES BROKEN IN FRONT OF THE THREE DOOR COOLER UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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

CEILING TILE AROUND VENT COVER IS DUSTY IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

DUST AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

ITEMS STORED INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM MUST BE REMOVED.

JUL 24
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

HANGED CLEANED GLASSES IN PUBLIC VIEW / DINING ROOM MUST BE RELOCATED.

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

RUSTY LID OF GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE CLEANED AND PAINTED,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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