JUL 5
2024
FAILED
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THORNDALE WEST CAFE #1 INC..
BEAT. 18/100
1124 W THORNDALE AVE · EDGEWATER, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 5, 2024 · failed
Failed 8 of 21 inspections. 24 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
21
9 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 8 failed
VIOLATIONS
91
includes 24 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since May 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HAND SOAP STOCKED AT MOP SINK. MUST REMOVE HAND SOAP FROM MOP SINK AND WASH HANDS ONLY AT HAND SINKS.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
FOUND A KITCHEN PREP COOLER TURNED OFF, NOT IN USE NOR FOOD INSIDE. NOT ABLE TO MAINATIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
WE OBSERVED NUMEROUS, LIVE COCKROACHES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES: INSIDE WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER BY HINGES AND RUBBER GASKET, BEHIND THE COUNTER BETWEEN PANELS AT COFFEE AREA UNDER THE COUNTERTOP, AT DISHROOM AREA, INSIDE THE UNUSED COOLER, CRAWLING ON WALLS AND FLOOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AND UTENSIL WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES INSIDE THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND ON TOP OF THE TABLE WHERE SANITARIAN WAS WRITING THE REPORT. APPROXIMATELY 100 ROACHES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS, UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
REMOVE DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING INSIDE FRAMES, COOLERS, MICROWAVE ETC. CLEAN AND SANITIZE, REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OPENINGS AT WOOD PANELS UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER MUST BE SEALED TO PREVENT ROACH HARBORAGE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
DISHMACHINE WITH MINERAL BUILD-UP.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
WATER PIPE BEHIND THE FAUCET AT SCRAPE SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, CONTINUOSLY LEAKING. REPAIR ISSUE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN DISHROOM AREA.KEEP AREA DRY AND CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BROKEN CEILING AT FRONT PREP AREA BY THE WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER MUST BE SEALED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ITEMS, UNUSED UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WEST WALL. MUST REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE AREA AND STORE ALL ELSE TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED INSTRUCTED TO RENEW. VALID ONLY FOR THREE YEARS ONLY.
SEP 112023FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 11
2023
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED 6 LIVE ROACHES ON THE EDGES OF DRAWERS USED FOR STORAGE AND AROUND THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, AND INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED LEAKING CEILING AND STAINED CEIING TILES ON CEILING AT THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY WHERE DEAD AND LIVE ROACHES WERE FOUND.
NOV 22022FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 2
2022
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13-- EXTERIOR OF THE "NOT IN USE" DISH MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B:3)---PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-27-22 REPORT #2564412 STILL NOTED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN FOOD PREP, DINING AREA, AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AND TALL REACH-IN COOLER.
OCT 42022FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 4
2022
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
: 4-903.11(A;C)--- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19--- MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13-- EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF THE "NOT IN USE" DISH MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. : 4-601.11(B)--- INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NEW VIOLATION NOTED: 5-205.15--LEAK UNDER THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SOME FLOORS UNDER THE COOKS LINE STILL IN NEED OF CLEANING.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B:3)---PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-27-22 REPORT #2564412 NOTED PEST INFESTATION OF APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 40 LIVE ROACHES IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREP, DISH, ON AND AROUND THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER AND ICE MACHINE. MUST HAVE THE LICENSE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR ROACHES AND ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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SEP 272022FAILED15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 27
2022
FAILED
15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED A DIRTY POT BEING STORED INSIDE THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO SOAP LOCATED AT EITHER HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AT THE FRONT COUNTER, ON THE WALL AT THE ICE MACHINE AND UNUSED COOLER, INSIDE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ON PILED DIRTY POTS/PANS. RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. RETURN AND SERVICE FOR ROACHES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
DIRTY POTS AND PANS BEING STORED ON SHELVING FOR CLEAN DISHWARE. MUST STORE ALL EQUIPMENT CLEAN.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXTERIOR OF THE "NOT IN USE" DISH MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BROKEN COLD HANDLE ON THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. HANDLE WON'T TURN ON. MUST REPAIR.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
FOOD WASTE AND USED FOOD CONTAINERS SUCH AS DIRTY SODA CANS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AS NEEDED TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY. NOTED OVERFLOWING WASTE CONTAINERS IN ALL PREP AREAS AND PILED DIRTY SODA CANS BEING STORED UNDER THE REAR DISH SHELVING. MUST REMOVE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL UNUSED CARDBOARD BOXES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, UNDER ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, FRONT AND REAR PREP WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---- WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISH AREA AND WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.----WALL AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE REAR DISH AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN CRACK/CREVICE AND SEPARATING FROM THE WALL. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.-----RAW WOOD ON WEST WALL AT THE COOKS LINE. MUST PAINT/SEAL.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 7-6-21 REPORT #2522365 NOT CORRECTED. #49- FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:INTERIOR OF COOLERS, SINKS, AND SHELVING UNITS BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.#55-FOUND UNUSED FREEZER AT MIDDLE OF KITCHEN.MUST REMOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 62021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 6
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:INTERIOR OF COOLERS, SINKS, AND SHELVING UNITS BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND UNUSED FREEZER AT MIDDLE OF KITCHEN.MUST REMOVE.
JAN 72020PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 7
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENU IS MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ASTERIK ON THE FOOD ITEM THEN STATING THIS ITEM CAN BE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED INSIDE OF MICROWAVE WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THROUGHLY AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RIPPED GASKET IN CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZER CHEST AND REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR EASY CLEANABILITY.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT COFFEE STATION IN FRONT PREP AND ON MOP SINK FAUCET IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN GENDER NEUTRAL BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
APR 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 11-13-18 INSPECTION # 2233093. VIOLATION # 58 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.
NOV 132018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 13
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
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.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OR ON TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OR HAVE ON PLACARDS ON TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
NOV 282017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 28
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER BY THE REGISTRAR,AND INSIDE THE POP REACH-IN COOLER IN DINING AREA.REPAIR REPLACE SAID RUBBER GASKET.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. REPAIR GRAY ICE BIN DOOR AT ICE MACHINE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BROKEN CEILING TILES ABOVE HOT WATER TANK AND ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. SEAL HOLES ON CEILING AROUND PIPES. HOLE ON WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE,NEED TO SEAL
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACED BURNED LIHGT BULBS,ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD UNDER THE HOOD.
NOV 152017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 15
2017
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
WE OBSERVED10 LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE DISHMACHINE AT REAR DISH ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT MENTIONED. ROACHES WERE ONLY OBSERVED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER BY THE REGISTRAR,AND INSIDE THE POP REACH-IN COOLER IN DINING AREA.REPAIR REPLACE SAID RUBBER GASKET.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. REPAIR GRAY ICE BIN DOOR AT ICE MACHINE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BROKEN CEILING TILES ABOVE HOT WATER TANK AND ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. SEAL HOLES ON CEILING AROUND PIPES. HOLE ON WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE,NEED TO SEAL
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACED BURNED LIHGT BULBS,ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD UNDER THE HOOD.
APR 252017PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 25
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING PROPER AMOUNT OF SANITIZER,PRESENTLY 10ppm,INSTEAD OF 100ppm. AFTER RUNNING THE UNIT FOR THREE TIMES STILL MAINTAINED 10ppm.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR CAUSE ON SAID UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL READY TO EAT FOOD THAT ARE STORED IN COOLER OVER 12 HOURS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SELF DRAIN CONTAINER IS NEEDED FOR ICE CUBES STORED INSIDE THE PAN AT FRONT SERVING AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
BURNED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE OVEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION,INSTRUCTED TO PRROVIDE
NOV 82016FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 8
2016
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING. 0PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030. TAGGED DISHMACHINE.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 1-21-16 INSPECTION #1465378. VIOLATION 38. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION . 7-42-090. MUST PROVDE.
JAN 212016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 21
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND WORN/TORN CEILING TILES AT RESTROOM AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 182015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 18
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO HOLD RAW MEATS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANNAGER TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS TO HOLD MEATS/FOODS INSIDE FREEZER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING UNDER LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
NOV 282014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 28
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AT MAIN KITCHEN FLOORS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO ATTACHED DRAINBOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.
MAY 222014FAILED13 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 22
2014
FAILED
13 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FOUND REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT SERVICE PREP AREA NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
THE WATER HEATER ONSITE IS ONLY A 20 GALLON TANK AND NOT BIG ENOUGH TO SUSTAIN A HIGH RISK FACILITY WITH A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND A DISHMACHINE. THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK REQUIRES 20 GALLONS TO FILL, AFTER FILLING THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK THERE WILL BE NO HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LARGER WATER HEATER, BIG ENOUGH TO ADEQUATELY SUPPLY HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AND THE REAR DISH ROOM AREA. THE ONLY EXPOSED HANDSINK ON PREMISES IS LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
FOUND NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SUPPLY ALL HANDSINKS WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. LEAKAGE FROM THE ICE BIN LOCATED ON THE FRONT SERVICE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE A SEPERATION BETWEEN EMPLOYEE WORK AREAS AND CUSTOMER ENTRY WAYS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND DISHMACHINE STRAINER BROKEN AND HELD TOGETHER BY WIRE. THE STRAINER MUST BE WELDED OR REPLACED. FOUND A HOLE IN THE 1ST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND INSTALL A DRAINBOARD AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE DEEP FRYER IN POOR CONDITION AND NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE FRYER NEEDS TO BE WELDED OR REPLACED AND ALSO NEEDS TO BE RELOCATED FROM OFF OF THE STOVE. OBSERVED KNIVES STORED ON TOP OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. KNIVES MUST BE STORED IN A SEPERATE LOCATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BASEBOARD FOR THE REAR PREP AREA.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE UNISEX BATHROOM DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO SUPPLY DRAIN PLUGS FOR ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST RE-ROUTE THE DRAIN PIPE FROM THE WATER HEATER THAT IS CURRENTLY DISCHARGING INTO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE A DISCHARGE PIPE FROM THE
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE UNECESSARY CLUTTER ITEMS LOCATED OUTSIDE AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AROUND THE DUMPSTER AREA TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST HARBORAGE.
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