Uncle J'S BBQ

Chicago Health Dept

502 E 47TH ST · BRONZEVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

15 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Aug 2022.

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

The numbers

INSPECTIONS
15
VIOLATIONS
102
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2022

Inspection history

AUG 2
2022
PASS 2 violations
Serious Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOMS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (WHEELS, PIPES ALONG BACK OF COOK LINE, ETC.) MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED POROUS WOOD USED AT FLOOR COVERING IN RESTROOM. MUST SEAL TO MAKE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

JUL 26
2022
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON COUNTER TOPS AND IN COOLERS. FOUND SAUSAGE LINKS @ 69.8F; TURKEY @ 69.4F, AND PORK RIBS @ 48.1- 52.4F. MUST KEEP ALL TCS FOODS @ 41F OR LESS (OR 135F OR MORE) AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD IN USE. OBSERVED RAW PORK RIBS SITTING IN STANDING WATER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. (PORK FROZEN AT TIME OF INSPECTION.) INSTRUCTED MUST USE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING APPROVED METHOD FOR THAWING: IN REFRIGERATION, IN A MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS, OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER WITH SUFFICIENT WATER VELOCITY TO AGITATE AND FLOAT OFF LOOSE PARTICLES IN AN OVERLFOW. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND 2 LIVE ROACHES; APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL BLACK FLIES; APPROXIMATELY 10 LARGE BLACK FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA, AND NEAR UTILITY SINK. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE PEST ISSUE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOMS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (WHEELS, PIPES ALONG BACK OF COOK LINE, ETC.) MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL ALONG FLOOR TO THE LEFT OF UTILITY SINK IN REAR. MUST REPAIR/ CLOSE HOLE IN WALL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED POROUS WOOD USED AT FLOOR COVERING IN RESTROOM. MUST SEAL TO MAKE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

APR 8
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

UNABLE TO PRODUCE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE FOR INSPECTORS REVIEW DURING INSPECTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR; SEAL OPENING TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.

Minor Food Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, SPLATTER ETC-----FRYERS, STEAM TABLE, BBQ PIT, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE GREASE,DIRT AND SMOKE FROM WALLS AND FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT FAN IN THE WASHROOM ON THE CEILING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE LOWER WALL OF THE PREP AREA NEAR THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE IN THE WALL.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

APR 1
2021
FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

UNABLE TO PRODUCE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE FOR INSPECTORS REVIEW DURING INSPECTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMSIES; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. FOUND OVER 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS, IN OFFICE AREA ON SHELF AND FLOOR, ON FLOOR BY HOT WATER TANK AND UNDER HANDSINK IN REAR AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE BEFORE REINSPECTION DATE NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR; SEAL OPENING TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.

Minor Food Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, SPLATTER ETC-----FRYERS, STEAM TABLE, BBQ PIT, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE GREASE,DIRT AND SMOKE FROM WALLS AND FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT FAN IN THE WASHROOM ON THE CEILING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE LOWER WALL OF THE PREP AREA NEAR THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE IN THE WALL.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JAN 14
2020
PASS 7 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT/REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND BBQ PIT WITH EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPLACE ALL WARPED, MISSING AND/OR DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. -MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND ALL HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNER, UNDER THE FRYERS, PIT AND SINKS WITH EXCESS DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WINDOW SILL LEDGE IN FRONT OF THE PIT WITH THICK DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE AREA OUTSIDE THE REAR DOOR WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE THE AREA. MAINTAIN CLUTTER FREE AREAS.

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JAN 7
2020
FAIL 17 violations 5 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PIC OBTAIN THE CERTIFICATE.

Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURES IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO METAL STEMMED THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND 10 LIVE BIG FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND 5 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND 5 IN THE REAR MECHANICAL CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST/RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED

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

FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT/REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND BBQ PIT WITH EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNER, UNDER THE FRYERS, PIT AND SINKS WITH EXCESS DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WINDOW SILL LEDGE IN FRONT OF THE PIT WITH THICK DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPLACE ALL WARPED, MISSING AND/OR DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. -MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND ALL HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE AREA OUTSIDE THE REAR DOOR WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE THE AREA. MAINTAIN CLUTTER FREE AREAS.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60

Serious Employee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2303843 DATED 07/29/19 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #55- MUST SECURE HAND WASH SINK TO WALL AT REAR PREP AREA. -MUST REPLACE MISSING DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. -MUST PROVIDE COVING AT FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE IN PREP AREAS. #57- MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. #58- MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

JUL 29
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURES IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS AND CLEAN-UP KIT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Serious Employee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SECURE HAND WASH SINK TO WALL AT REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPLACE MISSING DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE COVING AT FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE IN PREP AREAS.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

JUL 18
2019
FAIL 15 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURES IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS AND CLEAN-UP KIT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEM, PORK HOT LINKS IN PAN WITHIN HOT HOLDING UNIT ON TABLE IN PREP AREA AT 78.8F DEGREES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 41 F DEGREES OR BELOW. APPROX. WEIGHT 15LBS VALUE $150. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALL AND CEILING BY MOP SINK AND IN RESTROOM AT REAR. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Other
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO TEST STRIP KIT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.

Minor Other
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP, LID AND DRIPPING ON TO GROUND. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(b).

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES AT REAR AND BY MOP SINK. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Employee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SECURE HAND WASH SINK TO WALL AT REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPLACE MISSING DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE COVING AT FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE IN PREP AREAS.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

JUN 26
2018
PASS 5 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND PARTICLES.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS, SINKS AND IN CORNER AREAS.

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

MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN PREP AREAS.

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

OBSERVED SOME BLOWN BULBS IN PREP AREAS; REPLACE BULBS WHERE NEEDED.

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

THE INSIDE AND AREA AROUND THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR NEEDS CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 13
2017
PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
Minor Sanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS(FORKS) IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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

REPLACE ALL WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS. REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE NEAR REAR EXPOSED SINK.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYER CABINETS, GRILL, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, CABINET UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK(DEAD ROACHES).

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

REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS, NEAR FRYERS, FRONT EXPOSED SINK, ALONG WEST WALL, IN REAR STORAGE AND PREP AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED FLOOR NOT LEVEL NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS NEAR UPRIGHT FREEZER, IN WASHROOM AROUND PIPE FITINGS, ETC. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE ALL DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AS NEEDED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS IN STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

SEP 28
2017
FAIL 8 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

OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN NORTHEAST CORNER BEHIND SNOW BLOWER IN OFFICE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN SOUTHWEST CORNER UNDER WOODEN BOARDS AND PRINTER ALONG WEST WALL IN OFFICE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FIRE EXTINGUISHER ON LEDGE NEAR FRONT WINDOW. OBSERVED ON 20 FLYING INSPECTS IN PREP, STORAGE, WASHROOM, OFFICE AND UTILITY AREAS. OBSERVED OPEN BAIT ON LEDGE IN OFFICE AND SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT COMPLETE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UPDATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS(FORKS) IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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

REPLACE ALL WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS. REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE NEAR REAR EXPOSED SINK.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYER CABINETS, GRILL, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, CABINET UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK(DEAD ROACHES).

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

REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS, NEAR FRYERS, FRONT EXPOSED SINK, ALONG WEST WALL, IN REAR STORAGE AND PREP AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED FLOOR NOT LEVEL NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS NEAR UPRIGHT FREEZER, IN WASHROOM AROUND PIPE FITINGS, ETC. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE ALL DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AS NEEDED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS IN STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

MAR 16
2017
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVES.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN OFFICE, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.

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

SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS. CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AS NEEDED.

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

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

FEB 8
2017
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVES.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN OFFICE, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.

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

SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS. CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AS NEEDED.

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

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

JAN 30
2017
FAIL 5 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

OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNIT IN REAR OFFICE/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVES.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPAIR FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING. REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS. CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AS NEEDED.

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

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

JAN 14
2016
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA; REMOVE ICE BUILD UP. THE HANDLE TO THE LEFT DOOR OF THE SAME FREEZER IS BROKEN; REPAIR HANDLE OR REPLACE.

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