UNCLE REMUS.

Chicago Health Dept

5611 W MADISON ST · AUSTIN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026), 3 critical violations noted.

15 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected Jun 2026 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
VIOLATIONS
117
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 26
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD (CHICKEN 170.8F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Minor Sanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED CLEAN MULTI-USE CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE CONTAINERS OFF FLOOR.

Minor Other
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN ALL AREAS.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND MOP HEAD STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAY 29
2025
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED CEILING TILE IN FRONT OF PREP AREA WITH BROWN WATER DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE/REPAIR.

MAY 21
2025
FAIL 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH BROWN WATER DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE/REPAIR.

Minor Pest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2594325 DATED: 5/2/24 NOT CORRECTED; #38-OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOORS LEADING TO RECEPTACLE AREA WITH AT LEAST 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. #49-OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2-DOOR COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD RESIDUE AS WELL AS 2-DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #56-NOTED WALK-IN COOLER BULB NOT PROPERLY WORKING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION (FLICKERING) INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 9
2024
PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-601.11 OBSERVED LARGE BUCKET CONTAINING MIXED SEASONINGS WITHOUT A LABEL, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOORS LEADING TO RECEPTACLE AREA WITH AT LEAST 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY

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

4-101.19 OBSERVED CARDBOARD ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS USED ON PREP TABLE LINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2-DOOR COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE SMOUNS OF DRIED FOOD RESIDUE AS WELL AS 2-DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

6-501.19 OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR IN PLACE FOR UNISEX TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 NOTED WALK-IN COOLER BULB NOT PROPERLY WORKING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION (FLICKERING) INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL NEW EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAY 2
2024
FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, COLE SLAW, FISH). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED LARGE BUCKET CONTAINING MIXED SEASONINGS WITHOUT A LABEL, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 65 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID SPACE. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOORS LEADING TO RECEPTACLE AREA WITH AT LEAST 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS USED ON PREP TABLE LINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2-DOOR COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE SMOUNS OF DRIED FOOD RESIDUE AS WELL AS 2-DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR IN PLACE FOR UNISEX TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED WALK-IN COOLER BULB NOT PROPERLY WORKING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION (FLICKERING) INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL NEW EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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MAR 23
2023
PASS 6 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FLOUR 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

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Documentation & 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.

MAR 16
2023
FAIL 15 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,FRENCH FRIES,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.CERTIFIED MANAGER CHARMAINE RICKETTE ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:30. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FLOUR 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.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

APPROXIMATELY 100-150 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND 2-3 DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED THE REAR OUTER EXIT DOOR HAS A GAP AT THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PESTS ENTRY POINT.

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED A 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.

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

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

MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINED ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.

Serious Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHLORINE OR QUATS SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
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.

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

OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

Minor Sanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Documentation & 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 12
2022
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE REAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 1
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE RACKS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL USED AND UNSED COOLERS,PREP TABLES,GARBAGE CANS,FRYER BASKETS,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,HAND SINK BASINS,3- COMP SINK BASINS

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN PREP,DISH WASHING,STORAGE,HALL WAY AND BASEMENT AREAS,MISSING ,STAINED,AND DAMAGED CEILINGS,MISSING & LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS,WALL TILES AND HOLES WHERE NEEDED.MUST MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS ,CEILINGS,BASEBOARDS AND WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD,STANDING WATER DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT ,STORAGE AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 27
2021
FAIL 19 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF APPX. 25LBS. COOKED CHICKEN RANGING FROM 59.0F-62.6F INSIDE OF LARGE PLASTIC BINS ON SHELVING UNITS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 25LBS. $17.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 1,000 OR MORE OF MICE AND RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN AND ON BOXES OF FOOD AND PAPER GOODS ON STORAGE SHELVES,UNDER AND AROUND FOOD AND PAPER STORAGE SHELVES,ON TOP OF UNUSED GLASS REACH IN COOLER,WALL OUTLET COVERS,ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND AND IN BETWEEN CRATES GARBAGE CANS,CHEST FREEZERS IN STORAGE AREAS,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE NEXT TO 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON BOTH SIDES OF CASHIER COUNTER,ON FLOOR IN FURNACE & HOT WATER TANK ROOM,DRY FOOD & PAPER STORAGE AREAS,ON STAIRS LEADING TO FRONT BASEMENT STAIRS AND UNDER REAR BASEMENT STAIRS,ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT MIXED IN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP,ON FLOOR AND ON SHELVING UNITS IN OFFICE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/27/2021.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1-2" GAP ALONG SIDE OF FRONT DOOR AND IN CENTER AND ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOUBLE DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

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

MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINED ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE RACKS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL USED AND UNSED COOLERS,PREP TABLES,GARBAGE CANS,FRYER BASKETS,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,HAND SINK BASINS,3- COMP SINK BASINS.

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

MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ALL OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS,LIDS WIDE OPEN AND TRASH ABOVE RIMS.MUST REMOVE TRASH ,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.LIDS ARE TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN PREP,DISH WASHING,STORAGE,HALL WAY AND BASEMENT AREAS,MISSING ,STAINED,AND DAMAGED CEILINGS,MISSING & LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS,WALL TILES AND HOLES WHERE NEEDED.MUST MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS ,CEILINGS,BASEBOARDS AND WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD,STANDING WATER DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT ,STORAGE AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 3
2020
PASS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND SINKS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND A BROKEN HANDLE ON THE LEFT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND REPAIR

Serious Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BREAK ROOM. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE LEFT SIDE IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN REACH-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND HALLWAY LEADING TO THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND HALLWAY LEADING TO THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAR 27
2020
FAIL 16 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND SINKS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED DURING INSPECTION. PEST ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER THE SHELVES ALONG THE WALL BASES AND IN THE CLOSET NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

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

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND A BROKEN HANDLE ON THE LEFT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND REPAIRR.

Serious Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BREAK ROOM. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE LEFT SIDE IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN REACH-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE BATHROOM AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS IN THE THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BREAK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND CLEAN THE BREAK ROOM.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND HALLWAY LEADING TO THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND HALLWAY LEADING TO THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 19
2019
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE 2 DOOR STORAGE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLER AND EXTERIOR OF THE STORAGE RACKS DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE GREASE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS. Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

DEC 12
2019
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN AREA. LAST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL WAS 12-10-19. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).

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

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE 2 DOOR STORAGE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLER AND EXTERIOR OF THE STORAGE RACKS DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE GREASE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS ESP. WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER NEED ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

JUL 15
2019
PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED THE REAR OUTER EXIT DOOR HAS A GAP AT THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PESTS ENTRY POINT.

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

NOTED DRY STORAGE RACK/SHEVLING RUSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT WITH NON-TOXI PAINT.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED MISSING AND DIRTY FILTERS ABOVE THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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