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Chicago Health Dept

2536 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

22 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jun 2022.

Last inspected Jun 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

128

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2022

Inspection history

JUN 8

2022

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SOME BULK FOOD CONTAINERS BEING STORED UNDERNEATH PREPTABLES WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR BULK FOOD CONTAINERS CONTAINING ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED PLATES AND OTHER UTENSILS BEING STORED FACING UP ON SHELVES IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES,COOLERS, AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATIONS FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

MAR 12

2021

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT BAR AND PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED MULTIPLE SPICES OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITHOUT A LABEL. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. MUST REPAIR ISSUE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOORS UNDER DISH WASHING MACHINE IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 30

2019

PASS · 0 violations

APR 18

2019

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARREAL EVENTS AND NO CLEEANING SUPPLIES KIT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOT ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS HAS A COMMON NAME ON THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL THE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

Serious Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE MICROWAVE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE RICE COOKER AND SPICES CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK COLOR ON THE WALLS OF THE DISH MACHINE AND ALSO WORN OUT CAULK ON THE BIG ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CEILING VENT COVER IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 4

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

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NOV 30

2018

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED. ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. PREMISES WAS CLOSED ON 11/26/18 AND CANNOT HAVE FOODS PREPARED AFTER SAID USED BY DATE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 25 MICE DROPPING ON ELECTRICAL CLOSET SHELF ALSO OBSERVED 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON PREMISES. MUST REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS AND LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. WASH AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OVER SIZED POTS, INSTALL A LARGER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE WARE-WASHING FOR EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS/GASKETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES (UNDERSIDES AND SHELVES), STEAM TABLE AND SINKS. FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE, MINERAL DEPOSITS INSIDE MACHINE. UNCLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPES AND CONDUITS. MUST SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL OPENINGS. SMOOTHLY SEAL ANY GAPS OR OPENINGS AT FLOOR-WALL JUNCTIONS. ACCUMULATED GREASE, LITTER, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE/SPLATTER ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGH-OUT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS AND WALLS. WORN GROUT ON FLOORS IN UTENSIL WASHING AND FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REFINISH FLOORS TO PREVENT ACCUMULATING WATER AND DEBRIS BETWEEN TILES.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

NOV 26

2018

FAIL 23 violations 7 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED FRONT BAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED WATER PITCHER, COCKTAIL MAKING EQUIPMENT INSIDE THE SINK. MANAGEMENT REMOVED. INSTRUCTED HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO SOAP AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE #10 VIOLATION FOR CITATION.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

SIGN INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS NOT POSTED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST POST SIGNS.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ICE CONTACT WALLS IN THE UPPER WATER AND ICE RESERVOIR OF MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED 160 LBS OF YOGURT MADE ON PREMISES WITH OUT CHICAGO DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH APPROVAL AND VARIANCE REQUIREMENTS. DIRECTED TO CEASE MAKING YOGURT ON SITE AND SERVE COMMERCIALLY PROCESSED YOGURT UNTIL APPROVAL IS OBTAINED. ALL YOGURT DISCARDED. MANAGER STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $200.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

NO DOCUMENTATION HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO CDPH FOR YOGURT PROCESSING ON SITE. MUST SUBMIT ALL DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL SPICE CONTAINERS ON THE COOKS LINE MUST BE LABELED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

EVIDENCE OF PEST INFESTATION. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE BAR, DRY STORAGE ROOM AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. APPROXIMATELY OVER 60 LIVE COCKROACHES AT THE FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK, INSIDE OVENS ON COOKS LINE, INSIDE SEAMS, METAL LEGS AND CREVICES OF MEAT PREP TABLE AT TANDOORI OVENS, ALSO OBSERVED 75 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE ELECTRICAL CLOSET IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, ELIMINATE ALL FLY AND COCKROACH ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT AND HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR SHELVING FOR STORED FOODS. MUST PROVIDE SHELVING WITH ACCESSIBILITY TO FLOORS FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS THROUGH-OUT ARE IN POOR REPAIR WITH DARK STAINS AND OPEN SEAMS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS/GASKETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES (UNDERSIDES AND SHELVES), STEAM TABLE AND SINKS. INTERIOR OF HOOD FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE. FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE, MINERAL DEPOSITS INSIDE MACHINE. UNCLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK DRIPPING INTO A PAN ON THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR LEAK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ACCUMULATED GREASE, LITTER, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE/SPLATTER ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGH-OUT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS AND WALLS. REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WORN GROUT ON FLOORS IN UTENSIL WASHING AND FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REFINISH FLOORS TO PREVENT ACCUMULATING WATER AND DEBRIS BETWEEN TILES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPES AND CONDUITS. MUST SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL OPENINGS. SMOOTHLY SEAL ANY GAPS OR OPENINGS AT FLOOR-WALL JUNCTIONS. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AS CEILING COVERING IN THE FRONT PREP HOOD/EXHAUST.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EMPLOYEE COATS AND BELONGINGS STORED IN FOOD PREP AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA OR LOCKERS FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

JUL 6

2018

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 27

2018

FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. TWO COOLERS FOUND AT 51.9F AND 59F. WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 51.8F AND LAMB AT 56.1F. BOTH COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, THE CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

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

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS AND ON THE BUFFET TABLE. AT THE BUFFET TABLE NOTED COOKED CHICKEN AT 104.4F. IN THE COOLER FOUND AT 51.9F NOTED COOKED CHICKEN AT 51.8F, COOKED TOMATO SAUCE AT 53.4F. IN THE COOLER FOUND AT 59F, NOTED CHICKEN AT 58.3F, 56.1F, AND LAMB AT 56.1F. MANAGEMENT STATES A TOTAL OF 20 LBS DISCARDED WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $200.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 200 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE KITCHEN, ALONG BASEBOARDS AND ON ALL STORED ITEMS. UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, ON TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. ALSO NOTED THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE ALLEY WITH TORN RUBBER DOOR SWEEP, A ONE INCH GAP UNDER TORN SWEEP AND A LARGE OPEN TWO INCH HOLE IN THE SIDE OF THE METAL/MESH DOOR SCREEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS. MAKE THE REAR EXIT DOOR TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES AND RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL CLEAN POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

BADLY STAINED, BLACKENED DISH RACKS AND WORN, BLACKENED CUTTING BOARDS AT THE DISH MACHINE AND BOARDS AT COOKS LINE AND OVENS MUST REPLACE. DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED AND RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING IN COOKS LINE COOLER, WALK-IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE ALL. PEELING PLASTIC ON SIDE OF METAL TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE TWO DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

TABLE TOP CAN OPENER FOUND DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE COOLERS, GAS STOVES, OVENS, EXTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE, MICROWAVE FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. DIRTY SHELVING AND INTERIOR ICE BIN AT THE SERVER STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS IN ALL AREAS INCLUDING THE WALK-IN COOLER. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES. FLOORS FOUND DIRTY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, BEHIND AND THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

MOLDY, BLACKENED AND PEELING WALL CAULKING THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AT THE DISH MACHINE, THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, THE KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REPLACE ALL. DIRTY BLACKENED WALLS AT AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, AT THE THREE COMAPRTMENT SINK. MUST CLEANAND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK ON THE NOZZLE IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND PREP MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

NOV 3

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY INSIDE THE MICROWAVE OVENS, DUSTY SHELVES AND RACKS AT THE PREP AREA.

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 EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE COOKING STOVE WITH GREASE AND DIRT AND AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED STAINS AND FOOD SPILL ON CEILING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK AND ALSO NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 3

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NOTED NO SOAP AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER BY THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE, DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SMOOTHEN THE BOARDS OR REPLACE AND RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND BY THE DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED THROUGH OUT THE PREP TABLE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

MAR 22

2016

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 21

2016

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. OVER 15 MICE DROPPINGS IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZED THE AFFECTED AREAS. MUST SEAL HOLE (BURROW) BEHIND GREASE CONTAINER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. MUST SEAL HOLE INSIDE STORAGE CABINET IN BAR AREA. MUST SEAL HOLE ON WALL BASEBOARD BY EXIT DOOR (BEHIND PREP/COOKING AREA).

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP).----------FOUND DROPPINGS AND HOLE ON BAGS OF FLOUR STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL BAGS OF FLOUR. TOTAL VALUE $353.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 950 LBS.

Critical Pest Activity

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

ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE 2 WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.

MAR 17

2016

FAIL 14 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR BEHIND COOKING LINE AT 49.7F CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. REPAIR REFRIGERATOR SO THAT IT IS MAINTAINING 40F AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING: ONION PASTE WITH CHICKEN 5LBS VALUED AT $20 AT 49.9F,, 5LBS OF TOMATO CHICK PEA WITH CHICKEN AT 49.7F VALUED AT $20, 5LBS OF MIX VEGETABLE WITH CHICKEN VALUED AT $30 AT 49.7, 2LBS OF OKRA VALUED AT $5 AT 49.7, 1.5LBS OF EGGPLANT VALUED AT $5 AT 49.7, 20 PEICES OF SAMOSA AT 49.7F VALUED AT $20, 4LBS OF LAMB AT 49.7F VALUED AT $30. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED LARGE COOKING POTS NOT FULL SUBMERGABLE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THEREFORE NOT BEING WASHED RINSED AND SANITZED EFFECTIVELY. MUST INSTALL LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO FULLY SUBMERGE ALL LARGE POTS OR REMOVE ALL LARGE POTS THAT ARE NOT FULLY SUBMERGABLE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FROM PREMISES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN LOWER CABINET BEHIND BAR UNDER COMPUTERS LOCATED IN THE FRONT DINNING AREA. OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BACKSIDE OF OVEN UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN IN DETAIL. OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN CORNER OF DRY STORAGE ROOM AND ON TOP OF FOOD CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPNGS IN CARDBOARD BOX CONTAINING HEADS OF ICEBERG LETTUCE LOCATED WITHIN WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS LOCATED IN CORNERS OF WALK IN COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA (LOCATED NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR). OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AND UNDER MILK CRATES WITHIN KITCHEN. ALL MICE DROPPINGS NEED TO BE CLEANED UP IN DETAIL AND ALL AFFECTED AREAS NEED TO BE SANITIZED WITH 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE SOLUTION. OBSERVED 3 INCH GAP AT BASE OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR. MUST REPAIR DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER SO THAT THERE IS NO GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR AND DOOR IS COMPLETLY SEALED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-28-020 NEEDS TO CONTACT THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH BLACK AND PINK LIKE MOLD INSIDE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE AND STORED. ICE MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL, SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-005 (A)

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMUALTION ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER AND ON GROUND AROUND GREASE CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL COVER OF GREASE CONTAINER AND ON GROUND. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SPLASH GGUARDS NEEDED ON EXPOSED HA ND SINK AT BAR.INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARDS. OBSERVED SHELVING OF REACH IN COOLER NEAR COOKING LINE CONTAINING RUST. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR, CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS AND DRAWERS AT BAR, OBSERVED ALL GASKETS OF ALL REFRIGERATORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. OBSERVED FAN COVERS WITHIN ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN WITH BLACK DIRT/DUST ACCUMULATION. OBSERVED UNCLEAN RACKS OF DRY STORAGE AND ALL RACKS OF WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL FLOORS INCLUDING AT BAR AND BATHROOM. OBSERVED GREASE TRAP COVER LOCATED WITHIN KITCHEN IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SEALED. TOXIC FOWL ODOR COMING UP FROM GREASE TRAP PERMEATING THROUGHOUT KITHCEN. MUST SEAL COVER OF GREASE TRAP. MUST MAKE SURFACE OF GREASE TRAP SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLACK MILDEWY CAULKING BEHIND DISH MACHINE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND LARGE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISH AREA AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AT PREP AREA. REPLACE ALL BLACK CAULKING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AND SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK AT COOKING LINE. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NOT ALL REFRIGERATORS WITH WORKING THERMOMETERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS WITHIN ALL REFRIGERATORS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALL MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG AFTER USE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CUPS WITHIN FOOD PRODUCT (YOGURT AND OTHER READY TO EAT FOOD ) MUST REMOVE ALL CUPS AND USE ONLY LONG HANDLED SCOOPS FOR ALL FOOD PRODUCT. KEEP SCOOPS OUT OF FOOD PRODUCT WHEN NOT IN USE

APR 7

2015

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and in reach in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and reach in cooler.

Minor Sanitation

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

Bsmt storage shelving/racks that had exposed raw wood, peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed and or replaced. Caulk around dish washing areas, employee's bathroom sink in state of disrepair. shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Bsmt storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas under heavy equipment, storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls, ceilings by dish machine in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning, walls that had gaps, exposed raw wood, peeling paint in kitchen prep area, and bsmt storage areas, shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Damaged/broken light shields in kitchen prep area shall be repaired/replaced, missing light shields in bsmt storage areas, shall be provided.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Mop sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.

NOV 14

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE THE SMALL STAINLESS STEEL DESSERT CUPS LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE SELF-SERVICE SALAD BAR AREA UPSIDE DOWN SO AS TO BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION UNTIL USED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST ALL ICE BOX FREEZERS ON PREMISES ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE/FROST BUILD-UP. MUST REPAINT/OR REPLACE SHELVING RACKS AT THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM THE STOVES IN THE KITCHEN AREA. ALSO MUST REPLACE ALL RUSTY STAINLESS STEEL SKEWERS BEING KEPT IN THE BASEMENT INSIDE A CERAMIC TALL CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE BROKEN/MISSING WALL TILE IN THE MIDDLES OF THE WALL NEXT TO THE SIDE REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO SEAL OPENINGS AT SAME WALL AND WALLBASE.

FEB 27

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE THE DESSERT SPOONS LOCATED IN THE FRONT TANDOOR AREA WITH THE HANDLES UP AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE BOX FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT LOCATED ON THE LEFT AS YOU STEP INTO THE BASEMENT AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE THE STAINLESS STEEL RACKS AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA. ALSO MUST DO SAME AS STATED ABOVE THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR IN FRONT AND AROUND THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AREA AND THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE REAR WALK-IN COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN/REPLACE THE EXHAUST HOOD VENTS AT THE REAR TANDOOR OVENS.

MAY 28

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED SAMOSA STORED ON METAL SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN AT TEMP OF 98.7F TO 109F; COOKED EGGPLANTS AT TEMP OF 80.6F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG OF COOLING PROCESS PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUND 41/2, VALUE 20. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING / BROKEN BASEBOARD THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN THE KITCHEN THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT. OBSERVED BROKEN WALL UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

WASTE WATER LINE CONNECTION FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.

APR 10

2012

PASS · 0 violations

APR 3

2012

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

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. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE CABINET BEHIND THE BAR OVER 25 TOTAL, AND INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL ROOM OVER 30 TOTAL. SIDE DOOR AND EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE ALL CHOPPING BOARD. REPLACE WORN OUT WOODEN SHELVE IN THE PREP AREA. MUST RECAULK THE THE SPLASHGUARD OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULKING WORN WORN WITH BLACK MOLDY SUBSTANCE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT, AND BEHIND THE TANDORI OVEN IN THE SERVING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE VENTILATION COVER IN BOTH WASHROOM, WITH DUST BUILT UP. CLEAN AND REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT OF THE CABINET BEHIND THE BAR. SEAL ALL THE HOLES ON THE WALLS IN THE STOEAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP AREA. DAMAGED WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN ALL THE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD. MISSING END CAPS ON THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT PIPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPAIR.

JUN 23

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Must provide lid/cover for the ice bin behind the bar.

Minor Sanitation

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

Must clean in detail the exterior and top part of all the gas burner and cooking stove and grill and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Must clean in detail the floor under and behind the cooking stove, grill,deep fryer and coolers and maintain.

JUN 16

2011

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND CORNER APPROXIMATELY OVER 40 TOTAL. MUST REMOVE THE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, INFORM THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID NOT MAINTAINED.RODENT PROOFED.WITH A BIG GAP ON THE SIDE AND DENTED LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR CHANGE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION SERIOUS ISSUED 7-32-020.

Serious Chemical Safety

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #158309 DATED 3/25/09.#30 BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABEL #32-CAULKING IN ALL SINKS AND DISH MACHINE AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH BLACK MOLD. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.#36 LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS IN HALLWAY SERVER STATION,MISSING, MUST PROVIDE.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.7-42-090

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL FOOD CONTAINER THAT IS NOT ORIGINAL CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER MUST HAVE A LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT.(ALL CONTAINERS HAS A DATE ONLY).

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTED AND PEELING PAINT ON THE WIRE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WALK IN FREEZER AND REACH IN COOLERS . MUST REMOVE RUST AND PEELING PANT AND MAINTAIN. MISSING WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INN DETAIL ALL THE EXTERIOR AND TOP PART OF ALL ONE GAS BURNER AND ALL COOKING STOVES,GRILL. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

LOOSE BASEBOARD(BLACK PLASTIC MOLDING)BEHIND THE WIRE RACK SHELVING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM,BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE,DEEP FRYER, GRILL AND ICE MACHINE AND COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP AREA, COOKING AREA AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETER IN ALL CHEST FREEZER AND SOME COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

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