SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

UNCLE J'S BBQ.

BEAT. 18/100

502 E 47TH ST · BRONZEVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 2, 2022 · passed

Failed 6 of 15 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
7 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
102
includes 20 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jan 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 2
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood 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.

MINORFood 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.

CRITICALPest 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.

SERIOUSSanitation
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.

MINORPest 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 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALPest 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.

MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINOROther
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.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

APR 1
2021
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALPest 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.

CRITICALPest 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.

MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINOROther
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.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

JAN 14
2020
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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
FAILED
17 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALDocumentation & 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

CRITICALDocumentation & 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

CRITICALSanitation
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

MINORFood 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.

CRITICALPest 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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SEE VIOLATION #60.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60

SERIOUSEmployee 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 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALSanitation
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.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPLACE MISSING DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

JUL 18
2019
FAILED
15 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALSanitation
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.

SERIOUSFood 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.

CRITICALPest 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).

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

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

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.

MINOROther
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).

MINORSanitation
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.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPLACE MISSING DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

JUN 26
2018
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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

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

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

MINORSanitation
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.

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

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

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

CRITICALPest 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).

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORPest 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
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

CRITICALPest 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).

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORPest 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
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPest 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
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPest 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
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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

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

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPest 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
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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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