SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

TURKEY CHOP.

BEAT. 30/100

3506 W CHICAGO AVE · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 18, 2024 · passed with conditions

Failed 2 of 11 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
4 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
69
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Sep 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 18
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER AT THE START TIME OF THE INSPECTION, AT 1:40PM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. CERTIFIED MANAGER MARISSA TERRY ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 2:22PM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED TURKEY LEGS THAWING IMPROPERLY AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO THAW FOOD PROPERLY UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. COS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER STAFF MEMBERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/WEAR. COS.

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

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE BACK DEEP FREEZER UNIT STORED IMPROPERLY INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR FREEZER BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP DRYING AND STORED IMPROPERLY NEAR THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DRY AND STORE MOP PROPERLY.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENT ON THE WALL ABOVE/NEAR THE HOLD HOLDING FOOD AREA WITH DRIPPING GREASY DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

VIOLATION #55 NON-COMPLAINCE FROM PREVIOUS REPORT #2575130, DATED 4/28/23. OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. VIOLATION #57 NON-COMPLIANCE FROM PREVIOUS REPORT #2575130, DATED 4/28/23. OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 3
2023
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SEASONING OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

APR 28
2023
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT MEN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 75.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 75.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SEASONING OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 8
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DARK STAINED CUTTING BOARD INSIDE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

DEC 1
2021
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. DOCUMENT PROVIDED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOOD (RICE) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 127.0F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 1 POUND OF FOOD AT A COST OF $5. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOOD TOMATO AT TEMPERATURE OF 52.1F INSIDE PREP COOLER AND TURKEY INSIDE 3 DOOR COOLER AT 51.0F. ALL COLD HOLD FOODS MUST BE AT OR BELOW E41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE.

SERIOUSFacility Condition
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOOD (RICE) INSIDE 3 DOOR COOLER WITHOUT DATE LABELS. ALL TCS FOODS THAT ARE COOKED, COOLED AND HELD MUST BE DATE MARKED NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS FROM PREP DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

PREP COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.1F. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3 DOOR COOLER AND CONTACT FOR SERVICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. COOLER HAS BEEN TAGGED FOR RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO LOGBOOK WITH RECENT PEST CONTROL OR STATE LICENSE FOR AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE UPDATED LOGBOOK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED DARK STAINED CUTTING BOARD INSIDE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORChemical Safety
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MINORChemical Safety
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE FROM REPORT DATED 03/18/2020 NOT CORRECTED: MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON ALL OF FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINER TAKEN OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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MAR 18
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. DOCUMENT PROVIDED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON ALL OF FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINER TAKEN OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MISSING HOT WATER NOZZLE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. HOT WATER IS AVAILABLE DURING THIS TIME. ALSO NOTED WOBBLY FAUCET NECK IN HAND-SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ON VENTILATION FANS DIRECTLY ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

JAN 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

*PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

*PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVER NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND SINK IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-030(C).

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

NOTED THE REACH IN COOLER DOOR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER DIRTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL AND FLOOR BASE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED THE FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENT COVER THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEGRIS AND GREASE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINGING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

JUL 13
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALChemical Safety
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. Observed inside a reach in cooler in the dining area 15 gallon jugs of various flavors of sweet tea and 10 pint jugs offered for sell all manual capped. Also not properly labeled. All jugs of sweet tea was discarded. Total COST $500. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-005(B)

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

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR.

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

NOTED PEELING PAINT IN THE PREP AREA ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NOTE DAMAGED CEILING IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM. ALSO MUST REPAIR.

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

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE STOCK INSIDE THE REAR SMALL STORAGE ROOM 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

NOV 10
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

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

MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA,HAS A1CCUMLICATION OF ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

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

MUST CLEAN THE WALL NEAR THE STEAM TABLE IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

MAR 11
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND RAW CHICKEN INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.9F,TOTAL WEIGHT 20LBS,TOTAL COST $40.00,MANAGER DENATURED AND DESTRYED FOOD ITEMS DURING INSPECTION,CRITICAL VIOLATION,7-38-005(A)

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

MUST REPAIR DOOR AT THE ICE MACHINE,THE DOOR IS NEED TO REPAIR

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN COOLER OF FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

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

MUST REMOVE GREASE FROM FLOOOR NEAR THE COOKING STOVE AND BEHIND STOVE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

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

MUST REPAIR LEAK INSIDE BASEMENT NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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

SEP 8
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF BOTH WASHROOMS; REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS.

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