Chicago
18
BEAT

The Thai Grill

1040 W Granville Ave, Chicago, IL 60660 · Edgewater · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Troubled record — failed 8 of 20 inspections for sanitation, pest activity

Inspections
20
10 passed
Last Inspected
2022-03-25
Pass Rate
50%
8 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2022-03-25)
Failed 8 inspections (2022, 2020, 2018...)
Sanitation issues found across 39 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 10 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 39×
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Pest Activity critical 10×
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Food Temperature critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Documentation & Training critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Other critical
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Facility Condition minor
2022-03-25 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15--- OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE DOOR LEADING OUTSIDE TO THE GARBAGE AREA LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING IN DOOR , SO THAT IT IS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11--- OBSERVED ALL FLOORS BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN ALL AREAS, PREP, DISH, AND STORAGE AREAS WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. --- NOTED UNKNOWN WHITE POWDER ON FLOORS UNDER COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

2022-03-16 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 10
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS FOR EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY DRY THEIR HANDS AFTER WASHING HANDS AT HAND SINKS LOCATED IN THE FRONT BEVERAGE AREA AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). INSTRUCTED ...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED FOR CONSUMPTION WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND ICE HOLDING BIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED

minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN SITTING IN A BOWL ON THE SHELVING UNIT USED TO STORE DISHES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW MEATS USING APPROVED METHODS.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOODS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP BULK FOODS LABELED WITH THEIR COMMON NAMES.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE DOOR LEADING OUTSIDE TO THE GARBAGE AREA LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING IN DOOR , SO THAT IT IS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EXTREMELY DIRTY APRONS AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

KNIVES ARE IMPROPERLY STORED IN A DIRTY CONTAINER WITH OTHER STORED ITEMS SUCH AS WRITING PENS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER FOR SHELVING AND PREP THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.---- OBSERVED ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DIRTY DOOR HANDLES. INSTRUCTED TO CL...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL FLOORS BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN ALL AREAS, PREP, DISH, AND STORAGE AREAS WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. --- NOTED UNKNOWN WHITE POWDER ON FLOORS UNDER COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.--- CARDBOARD BEING USE...

2020-03-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
serious Food Temperature

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

4-102.11-OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE FOR MEAT IN FREEZER NEAR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO USE DURABLE AND CLEANABLE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

2020-02-21 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (RICE, SUGAR, FLOUR). MUST LABEL FOOD ITEM WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE FOR MEAT IN FREEZER NEAR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO USE DURABLE AND CLEANABLE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET IN PREP COOLER AT SMOOTHIE STATION. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA FILLED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2019-08-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND VOMIT SPILL KIT WITH SOLUTION EFFECTIVE FOR NORO VIRUS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WRITTEN INSIDE MENU RAW UNDERCOOKED FOOD.( TIGER CRY STEAK, EGGS,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT MAIN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

2018-10-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/DUST BUILD UP ON WALL AROUND/BEHIND VENTILATION HOOD AND DUST BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARD. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

2018-10-11 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT DINING AREA AND 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 FRONT COUNTER 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/DUST BUILD UP ON WALL AROUND/BEHIND VENTILATION HOOD AND DUST BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARD. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

2017-05-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-04-24 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE REMAINS TAGGED, NOT DISPENSING PROPER AMOUNT OF SANITIZER. ABOVE 200ppm AVAILABLE CHLORINE. MUST HAVE UNIT REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-14-17,REPORT# 2028422. #18-STILL OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES IN FOOD PREP/UTENSIL WASHING AREAS. THREE ADULT ROACHES ON TOP PREP TABLE BETWEEN KNIVES AND RED CUTTING BOARD, ON WALL ABOVE PREP TABLE AND SHELF BETWEEN ...

minor Sanitation

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

HOOD AND FILTERS ARE GREASY INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. GRIMES AND SPILLAGE ON BOTH GREASE TRAPS, NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE PLASTIC WRAPPING FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK GREASETRAP.

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT COVERS ABOVE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT COVERS WALL TILES BEHIND THE SHELF WITH OPENINGS AND WHAT APPEARS TO BE ROACHES EGG SACK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SEAL ALL OPENING AND CREVICES ON WALLS IN DISH ROOM AND K...

2017-04-17 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND REACH-IN COOLERS(ONE DOOR AND THREE DOOR COOLERS)AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE.ONE DOOR COOLER AT TEMP OF 50.6F TO 51F; THREE DOOR COOLER AT TEMP OF 44.F-46,5F AND 47.8F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE TWO UNITS :COOKED CHICK...

critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER: BOILED COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 50F-51.3F,COOKED BROCCOLI AT TEMP PF 75.7F; COOKED CARROTS AT TEMP OF 67.7F. PARTIALLY COOKED RANGOON(FILLED WITH CREAM CHEES...

critical Employee Hygiene

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

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS PRIOR TO HANDLE/COOKING FOOD. EMPLOYEE REPORTED IN PREP AREA TIED BANDANA ON HIS HEAD ,ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WIPING PREP TABLE,AND WORK STATION. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE THAT JUST HAD TIED BANDANA ON ...

critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NOT USED LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER.UNIT PRESENTLY NOT IN USE.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION " INSTRUCTED NOT USE.REPAIR CAUSE. CRITICAL VIOLAION: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

OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES,IN PREP,DISH ROOM(25 DROPPINGS),STORAGE(30 DROPPINGS) AND FRONT AREA(15 DROPPINGS).UNDER SHELVES IN STORAGE, ALONG BASEBOARD WALL, CORNER AND BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP IN DISH ROOM.WE OBSERVED LIVE ADULTS ROACHES ON W...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESS CARDBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES:ON FLOORS,UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,ON SHELVES,INSIDE THE COOLERS FREEZER ETC,ALUMINUM FOIL USED HAS LINER IN COOKING EQUIPMENTS.SOME OF THE CARDBOARDS ARE EXTREMELY GREASY AND BROKEN.MUST REMOVE,...

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN MOP SINK(GRIMES),GREASE TRAPS.INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER EXCESS FOOD.COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESS GREASE.HOOD AND FILTERS ARE GREASY INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

minor Sanitation

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

GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT,MUST SEAL ALL COVING/BASEBOARD /IN PREP AND DISH ROOM

minor Sanitation

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

GREASY ON WALLS BY THE HOOD NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

ADDITIONAL HOT WATER MUST BE PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAD SINK IN PREP AREA. NO VENTILATION PROVIDED AT MEN'S WASHROOM,NEED TO PROVIDE.VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT WITH DUST BUILD-UP INCLUDED WASHROOMS,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTM...

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSEERVED WASHED AND DRIED A RED SHIRT, PINK SOCK,AND A BROWN CLOTH BAG HANGED ON THE LINE WHICH WAS TIED BETWEEN THE DISHMACHINE AND PIPE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LINE ,NO PERSONAL CLOTHING MUST BE WASHED ON PREMISES.

2016-12-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-12-02 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 25 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN, DEGREASE, AND SANITIZE.

2016-01-28 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND TOP OF COOLERS AT MAIN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT STORAGE AREAS. MUST MOP AND SWEEP.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND PARTY ROOM CLUTTERED. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN.

2015-01-06 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS WITH FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER GASKETS.

minor Facility Condition

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

CEILING LIGHT COVER CRACKED ABOVE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT COVER.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SMOOTHIE REACH IN COOLER ALSO NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THEROMETER FOR SMOOTHIE COOLER AND PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER.

2014-07-16 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-07-09 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND MOUSE DROPPINGS BELOW FRONT COUNTER. OBSERVED ABOUT 35 MOUSE DROPPINGS BELOW FRONT COUNTER. ALSO, FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR BOTTOM NOT RODENT PROOFED.(1 INCH GAP)SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BELOW FRONT COUNTERS AND AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND WALL WITH HOLES BY REAR EXIT DOOR THAT MUST BE REPAIRED.

2014-03-13 Pass Canvass
4
minor Chemical Safety

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

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN VENT COVERS IN THE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AND ALSO THE CAN OPENER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

minor Facility Condition

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

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE REACH-IN COOLER BULB LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CUPS INSDIDE OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS USED TO SCOOP FOOD. PROVIDE HANDLED SCOOPS WITH HANDLE OUT OF FOOD FOR BULK FOODS.

2013-09-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT THE REAR PARTY ROOM.

2013-09-04 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED SOME MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE OF REAR STORAGE AREAS. ALSO NOTED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY ON FLOOR AND CEILING OF KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED KITCHEN KNIVES STORED ON WALL. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING STOVE ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND AT THE REAR STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FANS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AND STANDING FAN AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ANS MAINTAIN FREE FROM DIRT AND DUST PARTICLES.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT THE REAR PARTY ROOM.

2012-07-16 Pass License
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTIALTION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MNAINTAIN FILTERS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC FLOOR BASE PEELING/GAPS BETWEEN WALLS IN KITCHEN. MUST REATTACH/SEAL GAPS ALONG FLOORBASE THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT COVERS ABOVE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MNAINTAIN LIGHT COVERS.

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