SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

URU-SWATI.

BEAT. 18/100

2629 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 3, 2025 · passed

Failed 9 of 26 inspections. 24 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
26
14 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 9 failed
VIOLATIONS
166
includes 24 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Sep 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 3
2025
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FRONT PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOORS RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE SAID COOLER.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDWASH SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON WALLS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN WALLS IN ALL AREAS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED/CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT REAR PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

SEP 26
2025
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALLS, 2 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL AT REAR PREP AREA ABOVE HANDWASH SINK AND 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT REAR PREP AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL PEST ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

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

FRONT PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOORS RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE SAID COOLER.

MINORSanitation
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. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDWASH SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED/CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT REAR PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2615440 DATED ON 04/29/25 NOT CORRECTED-#56 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD/HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/HOOD FILTERS AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

APR 9
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD/HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/HOOD FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 27
2025
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD/HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/HOOD FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2598225 DATED ON 07/29/24 NOT CORRECTED-#47 ENCRUSTED FOOD AND DEBRIS AT CAN OPENER BLADE IN PREP AREA, NEED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AND #55 EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR INSIDE WALKIN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN WALL,CEILING TILES AND CEILING FIXTURE WITH EXCESS DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

JUL 29
2024
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

ENCRUSTED FOOD AND DEBRIS AT CAN OPENER BLADE IN PREP AREA.NEE TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

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

OBSERVED RUSTY BASE WITH HOLES AT SHELF BY THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE COVERED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL.NOT EASILY CLEANABLE,MUST REPLACE BASE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. NO ALUMINIUM FOILS

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE BOTH FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT WRAPPED WITH CLOTHS DUE TO FAUCET AT SINK CONTINUOSLY HEAVY LEAKING

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR INSIDE WALKIN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN WALL,CEILING TILES AND CEILING FIXTURE WITH EXCESS DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP.DUST AND GREASE DANGLING FROM CEILING.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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JUL 15
2024
FAILED
13 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN PREP AREA WASHING HANDS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS ONLY AT HANDWASHING SINK.MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION :7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH A COMMON NAME(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC).THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

WE OBSERVED APPROX 50 MICE DROPPINGS AT REAR STORAGE(UNDER SHEVES AND ON TOP THE DOUGH MIXER) AND FRONT SERVING AREA(ON SHELVES UNDER COUNTER TOP). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MOSTLY OF EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN PREP AREA.HAIR RESTRAINT IS REQUIRED BY EVERYONE ENTERING KITCHEN/PREP AREA.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY BASE WITH HOLES AT SHELF BY THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE COVERED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL.NOT EASILY CLEANABLE,MUST REPLACE BASE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. NO ALUMINIM FOILS

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

EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREZEER. ICECLES HANGING FROM UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE. MUST NOT STORE FOOD UNDER THE CONDENSER UNIT.

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

ENCRUSTED FOOD AND DEBRIS AT CAN OPENER BLADE IN PREP AREA.NEE TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE BOTH FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT WRAPPED WITH CLOTHS DUE TO FAUCET AT SINK CONTINUOSLY HEAVY LEAKING

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR INSIDE WALKIN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN WALL,CEILING TILES AND CEILING FIXTURE WITH EXCESS DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP.DUST AND GREASE DANGLING FROM CEILING.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

HOLE ON WALL UNDER THE HANDWASHING BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR ISSUES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

WE OBSERVED EMPLOYEES BAGS,SHOES,SLIPPERS, ETC. STORED ON SHELVES BY CLOSED FOOD CONTAINER AT FRONT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP AREA

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-20-2023,REPORT#2582039 #39)3-305.11: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. #39) 3-307.11: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF THE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN. #41)3-304.14: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN. #47)4-101.19: OBSERVED FOIL USED AS A LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN THEM. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #47) 4-501.12: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. #47)4-202.16: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #51) 4-602.13: 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. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES): #55)6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 20
2023
PASSED
10 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF THE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FOIL USED AS A LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN THEM. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
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. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDERNEATH THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING PANEL IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR CEILING PANEL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

JUN 3
2022
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDSINK LOCATED NEAR THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR ALL COOLING UNTIS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS BEING STORED FACING UP ON SHELF IN KKITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED ON ON THE SIDE INBETWEEN THE ICE MACHINE AND WALL ADJACENT TO THE ICEMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR IN PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

MINOROther
53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN TWO DOOR REFIRGERATOR LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.

APR 29
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15-OBSERVED MISSING KNOBS FOR HOT AND COLD WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. THERE ARE TWO SEPARATE FAUCETS. MUST INSTALL KNOBS TO TURN ON HOT AND COLD WATER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12-OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST INSTALL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12-OBSERVED BLACK MINERAL SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF MOP SINK IN REAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4/21/2021, REPORT #2500577. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. FOUND 2 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER REGISTER, 15 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND PREP TABLES ALONG WALL IN REAR PREP AREA, 2 RAT DROPPINGS FOUND BEHIND BULK CONTAINERS NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, 30 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, 6 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER PREP COOLER IN REAR, 10 RAT DROPPINGS FOUND ALONG THE WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA BEHIND POTS & PANS STORAGE AND 10 RAT DROPPINGS FOUND THROUGHOUT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. MUST HAVE A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES TO FIX ISSUE ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY WAS ELIMINATED WHEN SUPERVISOR ARRIVED ON SITE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4)-PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/17/2019, REPORT #2316047. #58- ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090.

APR 21
2021
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED SAMOSAS STUFFED WITH POTATOES AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 85.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 75 LBS AT A COST OF $125.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 295 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, 20 RAT DROPPINGS FOUND IN FRONT DINING AREA BY REGISTER, 10 RAT DROPPINGS FOUND UNDER REGISTER AREA, 20 RAT DROPPINGS FOUND BEHIND DIRTY LINENS BASKET NEAR BACK DOOR, 60 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND PREP TABLES ALONG WALL. 10 RAT DROPPINGS FOUND UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AND APPROXIMATELY 125 RAT DROPPINGS FOUND IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN REAR ON CARD BOARD BOXES, ON CLEANER BOTTLES AND ALONG WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY COMPLETE A SERVICE ON SITE TO REMOVE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THOROUGHLY AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MISSING KNOBS FOR HOT AND COLD WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. THERE ARE TWO SEPARATE FAUCETS. MUST INSTALL KNOBS TO TURN ON HOT AND COLD WATER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST INSTALL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BLACK MINERAL SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF MOP SINK IN REAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/17/2019, REPORT #2316047. #37-OBSERVED ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND SPICES CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROPERLY LABEL WITH COMMON NAME. #55-MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. #57-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES. #58-ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090.

OCT 17
2019
PASSED
10 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS,BUCKET WITH FOODS STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE SUCH ITEMS.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST STORE CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED, TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

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

MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER WITH FROZEN VEGETABLES AND ICE CREAM(WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD UP) AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WORN OUT WITH YELLOW AND BLACK COLOR AND DEEP CUT. INSTRUCTED TO RE FINISH OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO LOCATE TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUR EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

TWO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

APR 11
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

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

DIRTY BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREA WITH DIRT DEBRIS AND GREASE. UNDER WOK STATION WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

VENTILATION FAN IN KITCHEN ABOVE WALK IN COOLER SEVERELY DIRTY, CLEAN FAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 4
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM #2151013 ON 3-26-18 NOT CORRECTED. #29- #33-NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE SHIELD INSIDE INNER LINING. #43-NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED, BLACK SUBSTANCE REMOVED, CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. ICE DISCARDED. WIPING CLOTHS DISCARDED TO SOILED LINEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

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

DIRTY BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREA WITH DIRT DEBRIS AND GREASE. UNDER WOK STATION WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

VENTILATION FAN IN KITCHEN ABOVE WALK IN COOLER SEVERELY DIRTY, CLEAN FAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 26
2018
FAILED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES THROUGHOUT PREP STATIONS IN THE KITCHEN. 1 LB COOKED PEAS AT 55F, 1 LB COOKED BEANS AT 58.4F, 1 LB COOKED POTATOES AT 89.6F, 3 LBS MILK AT 53.1, 1LB CREAM AT 63.7F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $50.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

INSPECTOR OBSERVATION: DURING ACTIVE WARE WASHING LOW TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE HAD ZERO CHLORINE RESIDUAL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO UTILIZE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR CONTINGENCY. TAGGED WARE WASHING MACHINE MUST NOT UTILIZE MACHINE UNTIL REPAIRED & CDPH CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

INSPECTORS OBSERVATION:OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.PEELED AND CUT CARROTS STORED ON FLOOR DURING ACTIVE CLEANING OF FLOOR;BULK FOODS WITH PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION OF UNIDENTIFIED FOREIGN OBJECT; FOODS NOT PROTECTED IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER FOUND UNCOVERED; LARGE PANS OF FOOD FOUND COOLING ON THE FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN; POTATOES AND ONIONS STORED ON FLOOR ON TOP OF MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR CLOSET.PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCHARGED FOOD ITEMS SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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

INSPECTORS OBSERVATION:EVIDENCE OF PEST OVER 200 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE REAR CLOSET AND CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA, 1/2 IN GAP AT DOOR SWEEP (SIDE EXIT DOOR). MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS AND RODENT PROOF SIDE DOOR. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

INSPECTORS OBSERVATION:PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #2042233 ON 4-24-17 NOT CORRECTED. #33-NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE SHIELD INSIDE INNER LINING. #35-NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA... INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AN/OR REPLACE. WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING FINISH AND CAULK. MUST REPAIR WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #38-NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #43-NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

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

MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES FOR ALL BULK AND PREPARED FOODS.---TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOT USE GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS.

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

CUTTING BOARD ON THE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST REPLACE. DIRTY SHELVING WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST IN WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP SHELVING DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PREP TABLE NEXT TO ELECTRICAL BOXES AND WIRING MUST BE MOVED TO AN AREA EASILY CLEANABLE OR SEAL ELECTRICAL BOXES.

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

DIRTY BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT DEBRIS AND GREASE. BEHIND FRONT CABINETS AND UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. UNDER ALL PREP TABLES, COOKS LINE, ESPECIALLY UNDER WOK STATION WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND CLEAN POT/PAN STORAGE. UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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

INSPECTORS OBSERVATION: WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA PAINTED BLACK NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. WALL AND CEILING MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND LIGHT IN COLOR. HOLES IN CEILING IN WAIT STATION AREA,PREP KITCHEN AREA; HOLES IN WALL IN REST ROOMS, UNDER WARE WASHING MACHINE AND ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR ALL HOLES IN WALL AND CEILING. VENTILATION FAN IN KITCHEN ABOVE WALK IN COOLER SEVERELY DIRTY, CLEAN FAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD NEAR THE DRY STORAGE AREA, MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD.

APR 24
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE

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

NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA....ALSO NOTE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AN/OR REPLACE. WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING FINISH AND CAULK. MUST REPAIR WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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

APR 17
2017
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN FREEZER TO BE IMPROPER AT 29.7F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED FOOD ITEMS BELOW 40F MUST BE COOKED OR REFRIGERATED. FOOD ITEMS MUST NOT BE REFROZEN AND NO NEW FROZEN FOODS SHOULD BE BROUGHT IN UNTIL FREEZER IS REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER FLOOR WITH HEAVY ICE BUILT UP ON PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, FIX LEAKS DRIPPING ON THE FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE PLUMBER FOR REPAIRS. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030

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

NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS STORED IN TIN CANS INSIDE THE SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO STORE IN AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

NOTED FLOORS ALONG WALL UNDERNEATH, AND IN FRONT OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA....ALSO NOTE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AN/OR REPLACE. WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING FINISH AND CAULK. MUST REPAIR WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF MICROWAVE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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

AUG 4
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEAR DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF KITHCEN NEED REGROUTING. GROUT FLOORS IN BETWEEN TILE SO THAT WATER CAN NOT COLLECT.OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING AND FLOOR IN DISREPAIR UNDER FRONT HAND SINKS. OBSERVED WALK IN FLOORS NOT CLEAN. KEEP WALK IN FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NEEDED FOR ALL STAFF. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.

MAY 26
2016
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED REFRIGEATATOR AT 61F . NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WITHIN COOLER. OWNER HAD COOLER COMPLETLY EMPTY WAITING FOR REPAIR. REFRIGERATOR WAS TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A) NO CITATION ISSUED

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

OBSERVED LABELS NEEDED FOR ALL PREPARRED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARRED FOODS.

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

OBSERVED CAULKING NEEDED BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF KITHCEN. OBSERVED CAULKING NEEDED ON EXPOSED HAND SINK AROUND SPLASH GUARDS. MAINTAIN. CLENA AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARD ON COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT OF COOKING LINE, IF DARK GROOVES CAN NOT COME CLEAN CUTTING BOARD MUST BE REPLACED.

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

OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STOVETOPS NEED TO BE CLEANED.

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

FLOORS NEAR DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF KITHCEN NEED REGROUTING. GROUT FLOORS IN BETWEEN TILE SO THAT WATER CAN NOT COLLECT.OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING AND FLOOR IN DISREPAIR UNDER FRONT HAND SINKS. OBSERVED WALK IN FLOORS NOT CLEAN. KEEP WALK IN FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY.

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILDS ABOVE COOKING AREA WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. OBSERVED SIDES OF VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING ARE WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN VENTS IN WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN WALK IN COOLER SHOWING COOLER IS AT 40F AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER. STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST KEEP ICE SCOOP IN CLEAN DRY CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF ICE. MUST KEEP ALL DISPENSING ITEMS OUTSIDE OF FOOD. MUST USE HANDLED SCOOPS FOR FOOD PRODUCTS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NEEDED FOR ALL STAFF. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.

JUL 23
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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

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

Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced, rear kitchen storage shelving that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage kitchen areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Walls in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning, ceiling tiles that were stained/damaged, shall be repaired/replaced.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must provided food handlers list for next routine inspection.

JUL 16
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO STOPPER PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUL 9
2014
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:SHREDDED COOKED POTATOES AT TEMP OF 61.5F; YOGURT AT TEMP OF 45.5F TO 46.9F; WHOLE COOKED LENTIL DONUTS AT TEMP AT TEMP OF 66F.PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR SMALL COOLER BY THE ICE MACHINE.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 6 ,VALUE $10. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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

NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN /DISH ROOM.EMPLOYEES WERE HANDLING COOKING AND SERVING FOOD TO CUSTOMERS.AFTER MY REQUEST SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED AT SAID SINK.SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED ALL TIMES AT EXPOSED HAND SINK TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

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

FIVE BABY ROACHES AND THREE ADULT LIVE ROACHES IN PREP AREA,UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND ON WALL ABOVE THE PREP TABLE.MORE THAN 5O MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AND FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA.INSIDE THE CABINETS AT FRONT AREA,AND UNDER THE SHELVES IN KITCHEN. ONE HOUSE FLY AT FRONT PREP AREA AND FEW SMALL FLIES AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,ROACHES,AND FLIES,ALL AREA MENTIONED MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.FOUND SIDE DOOR OPENED AND NO SCREEN PROVIDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SCREEN DOOR TIGHT FITTING WHEN CLOSED OR KEEP MAIN DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIME,TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

CRITICALPest Activity
TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED

TOXIC ITEMS STORE IN PREP AREA.FOUND A HALF CAN OF ROACH SPRAY ON TOP THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN BY OPENED FOOD(RICE SOAKING)AND SPICES, CLEAN UTENSILS,CUTTING BOARDS ETC., ALSO AT SAME AREA A BOTTLE OF SUAVE LOTION. UNOPENED ONE GALLON OF HOME PEST SPRAYER AND ONE GALLON OF ALMOST FINISHED BUG STOP STORED BY OPENED DRY INGREDIENTS AND CLEANED POTS AND PANS.AFTER MY REQUEST PESTICIDE REMOVED,INSTRUCTED TO STORE PESTICIDE AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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

COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED IN GROCERIES PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS

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

GREASE BUILD-UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INCLUDED DEEP FRYER AND WHEELS OF EQUIPMENTS. LIQUID FOOD STAINS AT PANELS OF INTERIOR OF ICE BIN AT ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. GRIMES ON HOOD AND FILTERS,ENCRUSTED FOOD AND RUST ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOOD STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR.GRIME AND BUILD-UP GREASE ON FLOOR ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,CORNERS,UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.SCRAPE/ REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA MENTIONED.STAGNATE WATER AROUND HOT WATER TANK, DISH MACHINE,UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND UNDER ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED REPAIR WHAT CAUSE FOR THE STANDING WATER IN ALL AREA MENTIONED.

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

BLACK DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING IN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN / REMOVE,ALSO EXCESS WATER STAINS ON CEILING TILES ABOVE THE TEA AREA AT FRONT PREP

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

DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.

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

NO STOPPER PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OCT 3
2013
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 26
2013
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED BLACK DIRT/SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED ALL ICE INSIDE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINETS AT FRONT PREP AREA, 1/2 IN GAP AT DOOR SWEEP (SIDE EXIT DOOR) AND OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA BY EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AND SMALL REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS/ROACHES, SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS AND RODENT PROOF SIDE DOOR. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES IN WALL ABOVE REAR PREP EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES THROUGHOUT.

JUL 9
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED VEGETABLES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 107.7F AND BOILED VEGETABLE AT TEMP OF 96.9F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:CHICK PEAS IN SAUCE AT TEMP OF 48.7F; COOKED LENTIL AT TEMP OF 50.2F; VARIOUS KIND OF VEGETABLES AT TEMP OF 45.3F TO 46.7F.COOKED AND MASHED MASHED POTATOES AND VEGETABLE AT TEMP OF 46.7 TO 48F; VARIOUS KIND OF COOKED VEGETABLE MADE IN DIFFERENT SHAPES AT TEMP OF 46.9 TO 47.7F; COOKED SAMOSA AT TEMP OF 48.7F TO 51.7F. PER MANAGER STATEMENT FOOD STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER WAS COOKED ON 7-7 AND 7-8-12.NO TEMPERATURE OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED, ALSO NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED AT THIS TIME. PRESENTLY WALK-IN COOLER MAINTAINES TEMP OF 42.1F.FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 150, VALUE 1000. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACE SUCH AS GARBAGE CANS, KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, MOPPING THE FLOOR,PUT ON HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA WITH OPENED COOKED FOOD STORED ON TOP THE TABLE,AND HANDLING CLEAN DISHES AFTER SET UP DIRTY DISHES FOR THE DISH MACHINE, THAN GOING BACK TO TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD,AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH BARE HANDS REMOVING CUT LETTUCE IN WATER FROM ONE CONTAINER TO ANOTHER. NO HAND WASHING PRIOR TO THE TASK. INFORMATION ON HAND WASHING WAS GIVEN TO MANAGER. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

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

NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RINSING HANDS ONLY WITH WATER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED SINK AND DRYING THEIR HANDS AT APRONS OR ANY CLOTH(DIRTY OR CLEAN) FOUND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

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

LABEL AND DATE FOOD ITEMS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ALSO DRY FOOD CONTAINERS:FLOUR,SUGAR ETC.

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

NEED TO PROVIDE SERVING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO PICK-UP FOOD FROM CONTAINERS,REMOVE PLATES, BOWLS ETC.

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

ADDITIONAL KNIFE RACK IS NEEDED AT KITCHEN BY THE MAIN PREP TABLE, DUE TO KNIFE ARE STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLERS.REPLACE BROKEN PLASTIC FLOUR CONTAINER.

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

NEEDTO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING:INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT(ENCRUSTED FOOD),FILTERS AND HOOD(GREASE BUILD-UP),SHELVES INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER,FOOD DEBRIS.

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

CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY CORNERS AND ALONG THE BASEBOARD WALLS,INCLUDED IN WALK-IN COOLER.KEEP FLOOR DRY UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE AND HOT WATER TANK,EXCESSIVE WATER ON FLOOR.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.ALSO PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.

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

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREP AREA AND STORAGE.PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA.

SEP 19
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Remains to be corrected.

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

Remains to be corrected.

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

Remains to be corrected.

SEP 2
2011
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MEETING PROPER TEMP INSIDE THE PREP COOLER . COOKED EGGPLANT AT 59F, COOKED LENTILS AT 56F, COOKED CHICK PEAS AT 58F, COOKED DUMPLINGS AT68F, MASHED POTATOES AT 55F, COOKED SPINACH AT 56F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COOKED COLD FOODS STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 40F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS AT 41.0F. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL.MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $750.00, TOTAL 50 LBS.

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

FOUND INTERIOR PLASTIC DOOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR BOTTOM RIGHT AND LEFT CORNER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED THE INTERIOR PLASTIC DOOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. THE TECHNICIAN CAME FROM NATIONAL HEATING COMPANY AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

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

FRONT AND SIDE EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED. WITH OVER 1/4 INCH AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 27444 DATED 8/27/09 #40-MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR COOKS LINE COOLER. #43-MUST PROVIDE PROPER CLEAN CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOP,NO HANDLES/SCOOPS INSIDE THE ICE. MANAGER PROVIDED THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS AND PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

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

MUST LABEL ALL THE BULK CONTAINERS WITH RICE, FLOUR, CORNMEAL ETC AND ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE DISPLAY COOLER.

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

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE MISSING DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK AND 2 COMPT SINK.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE LID AND EXTERIOR PART OF THE BULK CONTAINERS AND ALL CONTAINERS OF THE SPICES AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REMOVE BUILT UP ICE ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA KITCHEN, THE FILTER AND HOOD WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILT UP. MUST REMOVE ALL THE PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, KITCHEN, INSIDE THE SAMOSA MACHINE CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.

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

LEAKING HEAVY ON THE PIPE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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