Chicago
18
BEAT

Thomas Coffee Shop

1657 E 87th St, Chicago, IL 60617 · South Chicago · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Troubled record — failed 17 of 39 inspections for pest activity, other

Inspections
39
21 passed
Last Inspected
2026-02-19
Pass Rate
54%
17 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2026-02-19)
Failed 17 inspections (2025, 2024, 2023...)
Pest Activity issues found across 34 inspections
Other issues found across 14 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 87×
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Pest Activity critical 34×
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Other critical 14×
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Employee Hygiene critical 10×
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Food Temperature critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety serious
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Documentation & Training critical
2026-02-19 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A FLOOR LINER UNDER THE RUBBER MATS BY THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

2025-01-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2025-01-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE BOTTOM COMPRESSOR UNITS OF DEEP FREEZERS, ON SHELVES, PALLETS, FLOOR ALONG ON WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS, ON FLOOR AROUND WATER HEATER IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN ...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED LARGE POTS STORED ON FLOOR ON DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND ELEVATE ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2024-02-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2024-01-26 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT IMRPOPERLY THAWING ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, REFRIGERATION, OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE MILK/CREAM COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN FRONT STORAGE AREA, ON SHELVES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR UNDER STORAGE CART IN PREP AREA, ON FLOOR AROUND WATER HEATER IN DISH WASHING AREA, ON FLOOR AN...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN WAIT STATION/DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS, CRACKS AND CREVICES AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALL IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2023-06-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2023-06-07 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 9
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 : OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU REMINDER MARKED INCORRECTLY ON MENU ITEMS MUST UPDATE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES ,SHAKERS, FOOD CONTAINERS)

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 :STILL OBSERVING EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS ON LEDGE OF DISH MACHINE ,REAR TOOL STORAGE AREA ON SHELVING UNITS AND ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER ON FLOOR,ON PALLET OF P...

minor Sanitation

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

: 4-101.19 .MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS .

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF GRILL TABLES, FRYER CABINETS, PREP COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,DISH RACKS,COUNTER TOPS AND SHELVING UNITS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WOMEN'S TOILET THAT IS IN POOR REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND UNEVEN CONCRETE WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA AND DISH MACHINE AREA,MISSING WALL TILES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED,GAPS AND HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NECESSARY ARTICLES ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE ITEMS AS NOT TO CREATE CLUTTER AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2023-05-15 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 23
critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT OF READY TO EAT TCS FOODS BY FOOD HANDLERS SUCH AS MALE EMPLOYEE REMOVED READY TO EAT TURKEY FROM SANDWICH WITH HIS HANDS PUT IT ON THE GRILL AND REMOVED WITH BARE HANDS AGAIN.ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER REMOVED COOKED BACON FROM ...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU REMINDER MARKED INCORRECTLY ON MENU ITEMS MUST UPDATE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES ,SHAKERS, FOOD CONTAINERS)

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 300 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES OF DISH MACHINE AND SCRAPE SINK,ON SEVERAL SHELVING UNITS AND COUNTER TOP & ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND CHES...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND FRONT DOOR IN CENTER MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NOT ON SURFACES AND TABLES WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Employee Hygiene

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING GLOVES WHILE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD OVERHEAD SHELF IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE .

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN EMPLOYEES AREA THAT IS IN POOR REPAIR.LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR/RUSTED OUT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN ,PITTED AND DEEP GROOVES ON SURFACES OF CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS, GREASE CATCHER BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,STEAM TABLE, PREP COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,DISH RACKS,COUNT...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA,WOMEN'S TOILET THAT IS IN POOR REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND UNEVEN CONCRETE FLOOR AND WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA AND DISH MACHINE AREA,MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA AND FRONT SERVICE AREA,MISSING WALL TILES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED,LOOSE CE...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING AND CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM .

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENT IN FRONT PREP AREA/PICK UP WINDOW.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED NECESSARY ITEMS AND OVERSTOCK FOR THE RESTAURANT BEING STORED IN DINING AREA,1- COMPARTMENT SCRAPE SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA,ARTICLES ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE ITEMS AS NOT TO CREATE CLUTTER AN...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT REAR AREAS WHERE NEEDED.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR SOME EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR SOME FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2022-03-14 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS RANGING FROM 83.3F, 82.0F, 69.0F, 80.0F AND 89.7F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WAS...

serious Chemical Safety

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED BLEACH AND SOAP STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO PACKAGED CONDIMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEPARATE CHEMICALS FROM FOOD AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER MOVED CHEMICALS DURING INSPECTION.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 10-15 DROPPINGS NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. DROPPINGS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP WITH HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MANAGER PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOP IN HOLDER DURING INSPECTION.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EITHER STRIPS OR DISH WASHING THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED NECESSARY ITEMS AND OVERSTOCK FOR THE RESTAURANT BEING STORED IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE ITEMS AS NOT TO CREATE CLUTTER AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

2021-10-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2021-10-13 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 75 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED DURING INSPECTION. PEST ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN THE BACK OF THE CABINETS NEAR THE CHEST FREEZER AREA, BEHIND THE TWO CHEST FREEZER ADJACENT FROM THE KITCHEN AND IN THE CORNER NEAR THE FRONT HA...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLASH IN THE INTERIOR OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR OF THE FACILITY IN MUTIPLE AREAS ( NEAR THE TWO CHEST FREEZERS, DRY STORAGE ROOM, CORNER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR, AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER). MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,...

2020-09-10 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
serious Employee Hygiene

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

2020-09-03 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED OPEN CUP OF COFFEE ON WAFFLE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE OR PROVIDE LID TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN COUNTER TOP COOLER IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE FRYER CABINET, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE BOTTOM COMPRESSOR UNITS OF COOLERS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND WAFFLE PREP TABLE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN SOUTHEAST CORNER BEHIN...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

serious Employee Hygiene

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS ON MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2020-07-16 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN COUNTER TOP COOLER IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

serious Employee Hygiene

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS ON MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2020-03-11 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THROUGHOUT THE PREP, STORAGE AREAS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16 NOTED UNFINISHED CONCRETE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT FLOORS EXCEPT IN DRY STORAGE AREA SHALL BE FINISHED AND SEALED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NONABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL UNFINISHED...

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BOTH WASHROOM CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING (YOONJOO KWON). INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

2020-03-04 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 60+ RODENT DROPPINGS NOTED DURING INSPECTION. RODENT DROPPINGS WERE NOTED BEHIND REACH IN DEEP FREEZER STORAGE AREA, ON FLOOR NEAR SPICE RACK CLOSEST TO THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVI...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH IN PREP COOLERS WITHOUT LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR ICE MACHINE AND IN-USE FOOD CONTAINERS (POTATOES) BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THROUGHOUT THE PREP, STORAGE AREAS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED UNFINISHED CONCRETE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT FLOORS EXCEPT IN DRY STORAGE AREA SHALL BE FINISHED AND SEALED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NONABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL UNFINISHED FLOORS.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BOTH WASHROOM CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING (YOONJOO KWON). PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NOT COMPLETED TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DO...

2019-09-12 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS UNEVEN IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOOR SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE THRU OUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

2019-09-05 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SINK IS NEEDED BY THE COFFEE STATION LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND BY THE COFFEE STATION LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL HANDWASHING SINK(S). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-03...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A PINKISH SUBSTANCE AND THE FLAT TOP GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED PORK, COOKED POTATOES) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING THE DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL TCS RT...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL FOODS (BEEF, EGGS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED ...

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED A THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR AND ALL FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND ONE LIVE LARGE FLY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT/INSECT AC...

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIPS TO PROPERLY TEST THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIO...

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

serious Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER AND AROUND ALL SHELVES, UNDER AND AROUND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH EXC...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS UNEVEN IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOOR SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE THRU OUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

2018-11-01 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2018-10-25 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

TOXIC SUBSTANCE IMPROPERLY USED. A RESTRICTED USE RODENTICIDE WAS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN BEHIND AND AROUND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT BY THE OWNER. OPEN PELLET PACKAGES AND PELLETS WERE FOUND IN STORAGE ROOMS ON THE FLOOR, UNDER THE DISHMACHINE ...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. 80 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR IN BOTH STORAGE ROOMS IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN, UNDER THE TABLE NEAR THE DISHMACHINE, BEHIND ALL DEEP FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS, UNDER STEAMTABLE AND COOKI...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM AS REQUIRED. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR TO AVOID RODENT ENTRY.

2018-03-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2018-03-14 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
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 MOUSE ACTIVITY ON PREMISES AND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. FOUND A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR; MUST SEAL TO AVOID RODENT ENTRY. FOUND 30 DROPPINGS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE ICE MACH...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE, CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #18. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENT COVER INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE CEILING OF THE COOLER; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST. OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENT FANS IN THE WASHROOMS; CLEAN VENT FANS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

2017-02-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-02-10 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
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 MICE ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS,OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE IN REAR STOARGE ROOM UNDERNEATH SHELVING RACK ,AND OBSERVED A DEAD MICE ON TRAP IN SAME AREA,OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE A LARGE BOWL UNDERNEATH ...

serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE SANITIZER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,WHEN SINK IS SET UP FOR WASH,RINSE,AND SANITIZE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEATIL CLEAN WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN REAR OF PREMISES,HAS FOOD SPILLS AND DIRT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN FOOD PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

2016-10-27 Pass Short Form Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN STORAGE RACKS, SHELVING,INTERIOR OF CADINETS,COOLER AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED CLUTTER AT THE FRONT CASHIER COUNTER AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE THE REST TO PREVENT PEST PROBLEMS.

2016-09-29 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN STORAGE RACKS, SHELVING,INTERIOR OF CADINETS,COOLER AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED CLUTTER AT THE FRONT CASHIER COUNTER AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE THE REST TO PREVENT PEST PROBLEMS.

2016-03-17 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES,STORAGE RACKS & SHELVING,INTERIOR OF CADINETS,COOLER AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE,DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

WALL NEEDS NEED CLEANING BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH WASHING MACHINE TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER, GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN VENT COVERS FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE GRILLS AND LIGHT SHEILDS.

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AT THE FRONT COUNTER AND THROUGH OUT THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE THE REST TO PREVENT FURTHER PEST PROBLEMS.

2016-03-10 Fail Complaint
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

OBSERVED MICE ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FRONT CADINET UNDER A USED DISPLAY CASE, 25 MICE DROPPING SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR ALON THE WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND ...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES,STORAGE RACKS & SHELVING,INTERIOR OF CADINETS,COOLER AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS VERY DIRTY ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE,DEBRIS AND DROPPINGS.

minor Sanitation

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

WALL NEEDS NEED CLEANING BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH WASHING MACHINE TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER, GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN VENT COVERS FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE GRILLS AND LIGHT SHEILDS.

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AT THE FRONT COUNTER AND THROUGH OUT THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE THE REST TO PREVENT FURTHER PEST PROBLEMS.

2015-05-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AROUND THE DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEATIL CLEAN ALL REFRIGERATORS AND MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER OF ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,NONE LOCATED ON OUTSIDE OF COOLER,MUST PROVIDE

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

2015-05-06 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON THE LIP AND TOP OF CONTAINER,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,SERIOUS VIOLATION,7-38-020

serious Pest Activity

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTCORRECTED FRPM INSPECTION REPORT#1460052 DATE 05-23-2014(34)LEVEL FLOORS BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS/MAKE AREA EASY TO CLEAN,DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS DISHWASHING AREA/AND FOOD PREP AREA,ALONG THE BASES OF...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AROUND THE DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEATIL CLEAN ALL REFRIGERATORS AND MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER OF ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,NONE LOCATED ON OUTSIDE OF COOLER,MUST PROVIDE

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

2014-05-23 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
6
minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABLELED AND DATED WHEN HELD OVER 24 HOURS.

minor Sanitation

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

PAINT RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES AND EXTERIORS OF GREASE TRAP(S).

minor Sanitation

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

LEVEL FLOORS BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS(MAKE AREA EASY TO CLEAN). DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA, AND FOOD PREP AREA ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(GREASE, FOOD, DEBR...

minor Pest Activity

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

FINISH CLEANING AND/OR PAINTING ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP, STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS. REPAIR HOLE IN WALL UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE. INSTALL A SCREEN(INSECT-PROOF) OVER FAN IN UPPER SECTION OF WALL NEAR WALK-IN COOLER, AND CLEAN A...

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE ALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS AND IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

2014-05-15 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 12
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH AND RINSE BOWLS IN CENTER COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT MUST BE WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

critical Pest Activity

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

EVIDENCE OF RODENTS OBSERVED ON PREMISES. 50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOORS BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS IN FRONT STORAGE ROOM, ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STOCK BY REAR EXIT DOOR, AND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM ON FLOOR AND SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED A...

minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABLELED AND DATED WHEN HELD OVER 24 HOURS.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED INVERTED(HANDLES UP OR OUT) TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE EXCCESIVE ICE BUILD-UP IN ALL DEEP FREEZERS. PAINT RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES AND EXTERIORS OF GREASE TRAP(S).

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT, GRILLS, DEEP FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, DISH MACHINE EXTERIOR, SINKS, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE HOOD & FILTERS(GREASE, FOOD, DIRT & DUST BUIL...

minor Sanitation

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

LEVEL FLOORS BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS(MAKE AREA EASY TO CLEAN). DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA, AND FOOD PREP AREA ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(GREASE, FOOD, DEB...

minor Pest Activity

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

CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP, STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS. REPAIR HOLE IN WALL UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE. INSTALL A SCREEN(INSECT-PROOF) OVER FAN IN UPPER SECTION OF WALL NEAR WALK-IN COOLER, AND CLEAN ALL DUST BUI...

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE ALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS AND IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

2013-02-28 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE ICE FREEZER IN REAR.MUST DEFROST

minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR OF FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN

2013-02-20 Fail Canvass
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

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.RODENT/ 14-MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN REAR STORAGE UNDER STORAGE SHELVING AND MORE THAN 40 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER DINING ROOM BOOTHS SEATS.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS.RECOMMENDED PEST SERVICE.SERIOUS CITATION ISSU...

minor Sanitation

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

ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE ICE FREEZER IN REAR.MUST DEFROST.

minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR OF FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

2012-03-12 Pass Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

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

MUST COMPLETE REMOVING CLUTTER IN REAR STORE ROOM.MUST ORGANIZING REMAINING STORAGE.

2012-02-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST COMPLETE REMOVING CLUTTER IN REAR STORE ROOM.MUS...

2012-02-17 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND ...

minor Sanitation

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.TOP OF FREEZER BY WAFFLE STATION IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR/PAINT WOOD.

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.INTERIOR OF COOLER S NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR BY OVEN.MUST REPAIR.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE.

minor Pest Activity

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.CLUTTER THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE AREA IN STORE ROOM AND ...

2011-01-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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.STILL WORKING ON THE RUSTY STORAGE SHELF.

2011-01-10 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERV...

minor Sanitation

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.OBSERVED RUSTY TABLE STORAGE SHELFINSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RESEAL.

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE IN THE THREE BOX FREEZERS INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN, OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN AND S...

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR NEEDS CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT COOKING AREA AND STORAGE AREA,ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED THE WALLS AND CEILING NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR WALL BEHIND BOX FREEZER EAST STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. OBSERVED CLUTTER IN FRONT AND REAR STORAGE AREA.

100
Kentucky Fried Chicken 521042
100
Phil'S Kastle
54
Family Den
71
Taco Mex Inc
45
El Jacalito

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