VAPIANO.

Chicago Health Dept

44 S WABASH AVE · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

20 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Oct 2019.

Last inspected Oct 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 23

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE IN INTERIOR LID OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 15

2019

FAIL 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE. MUST PROVIDE CLEANING MATERIALS (MASK, GLOVES, SANITIZER, DISPOSABLE MOP)TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE IN INTERIOR LID OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED AT BAR INADEQUATELY SANITIZING GLASSWARE AT 0 PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMAL CHLORINE BASED SANITIZING SOLUTION OF 25 PPM AT ALL TIMES. ECO LAB SERVICES MACHINE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL FLIES ON SITE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS : BAR (10), UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE/HALLWAY (10), PASTA STATION(10) AND UTILITY SINK (20). RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 30

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE CLEAN GLASSWARE PLATES STORAGE AREA/SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER'S. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER'S, DISH WASHERS AND WAIT STAFF AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 23

2018

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN PIZZA FOOD PREP AREA, BAR AND IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA; 15 SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE PIZZA FOOD PREP AREA, 5 SMALL FLIES FLYING IN THE BAR AREA AND 5 SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILINGS OF THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GLASSWARE PLATES NOT INVERTED LOCATED BY THE BAR AND BY THE CUSTOMER SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE CLEAN GLASSWARE PLATES STORAGE AREA/SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER'S. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER'S, DISH WASHERS AND WAIT STAFF AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 26

2017

PASS · 0 violations

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DEC 21

2017

FAIL 8 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED 2 REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50F DURING THE INSPECTION LOCATED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SAID REFRIGERATION UNITS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, CHEESE ETC.) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF 2 REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA; 5 LBS OF MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 50.3F, 1 LB OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 52.3F, 2 LBS OF DICED TOMATO BRUSCHETTA AT 52F, 1 LB OF SALAMI AT 53F, 3LBS OF TUNA AT 58F, 2 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 48F, AND 1 LB OF COOKED BEEF AT 48.1F. ALL VALUED AT $63. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID ITEMS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS MAKING PASTA, PICK UP AN ITEM FROM THE FLOOR AND THROW THE ITEM AWAY IN THE TRASH AND THEN CONTINUED TO MAKE PASTA WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN CHANGING GLOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TRAIN EMPLOYEES ON PROPER GLOVE USE, WHEN TO CHANGE GLOVES AND TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS IN BETWEEN GLOVE USE AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO DO SO DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)(B).

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN THE WASH BOWL LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM. TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH BOWL WAS 59F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTRUCT ALL EMPLOYEES TO USE THE 2ND FLOOR WASHROOMS OR WASH THEIR HANDS AGAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED WASH BOWL SHOULD MAINTAIN A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 85F IN ORDER TO OBTAIN PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Serious Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED, OBSERVED READY TO EAT SLICED TOMATOES (USED FOR SALADS) BEING STORED NEXT TO RAW CHICKEN AND SHRIMP IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER STORE ANY READY TO EAT FOODS NEXT TO RAW POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD SLICED TOMATOES AND KEEP READY TO EAT FOODS SEPARATE FROM RAW POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED 30 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE FRONT PIZZA FOOD PREP AREA, AND 5 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE CEILING OF THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE PIZZA FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH MINOR FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 13

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FLOOR DRAIN GRATE MISSING ALONG THE FRONT PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN GRATES AT THE FLOOR DRAINS.

JUN 6

2017

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8-10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL UNDER THE GLYCOL SYSTEM AND A GARBAGE CAN WITH 10-15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND IT BOTH IN THE MAINTENANCE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH THE DOOR OPEN AND 8-10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON EQUIPMENT STORED ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE AND ON THE WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE BOTH IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 1-2 INCH OPENINGS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 EXTERIOR FRONT ROTATING DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ABOVE NOTED AREAS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND SEAL THE OPENINGS AT THE 3 EXTERIOR FRONT ROTATING DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT WOK STATION WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS, THE FLOOR DRAIN GRATE MISSING AND EXCESS WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE MAINTENANCE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS, PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN GRATES AT THE FLOOR DRAINS AND REMOVE EXCESS WATER FROM THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPE LEAKING UNDER THE RIGHT BASIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

MAR 10

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 46.4F, 3LBS OF SLICED HAM AT 45.8F AND 1LB OF PEPPERONI AT 47.1F ALL INSIDE OF THE PREPARATION COOLER AT THE CALZONE/PIZZA STATION. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 14LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $40.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS INSIDE OF THE REAR PREP ROOM WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASE LEAKING AT THE REAR PREP ROOM EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE RIGHT FAUCET BASE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

NOV 29

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

facility not maintaining proper cooling temperature. found prep cooler at 51.3f, cooler is used to store perishables. instructed mgr to keep cooler temperature at 40f or lower, cooler is tagged not allowed to use must contact the office of CDPH when repaired. critical citation issued 7-38-005 (A)

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperature. found the following food items stored at temperature between 50.4-53.5f in said walk-in cooler: 50 lbs of raw chicken, 10 lbs of raw salmon, 50 quarts of heavy cream, 50 quarts of liquid eggs, 40 lbs of deli meats, 8 gallons of milk. instructed mgr to keep such foods at 40f or lower. critical citation issued 7-38-005(A) food discarded valued at $1500.

Critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

Source of cross contamination, found produce cardboard box with soiled bottom stored on prep table cutting board, instructed to store away from food contact surfaces. critical citation issued 7-38-005(A)

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Inadequate hands washing facilities. found all hand wash sink with no h soap and paper towels at all 5 prep and dish washing areas, no hot running water at front kitchen hand sink, obstructed hand sink at dish washing area, instructed mgr to provide soap and paper towels at all hand sinks. critical citation issued 7-38-030

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

no certified food service manager on site while handling and serving potentially hazardous foods ( chicken, deli, fish) instructed to obtain. serious citation issued 7-38-012.

Serious Other

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

previous minor violation not corrected from report #1632956 dated 3-10-16 for violation #(42) food handlers with beard not wearing beard restraints, instructed mgr to corrected violation within giving time frame. serious citation issued 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

pottery plants stored above food prep tables, instructed to remove.

AUG 12

2016

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 11

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITY NOT MAINTAING PROEPR COOLING TEMPERATURE, FOUND PREP COOLER AT 62.4F, COOLER IS USED TO STORE PERISHABLES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F ROR LOWER. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMAOVAL REQUEST WHEN COOLER IS REPAIRED. CRITICAL CITAITION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 5 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 52.3F, 6 LBS OF HEAVY CREAM AT 58.4F, 5 LBS OF BEEF AT 53.2, ALL FOOD STORED IN SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED TMGR TO KEEP SUCH FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITAION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A) FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $100.

Minor Sanitation

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

CONDENSATION NOTED IN WALK-IN COOLER AROUND SPRINKLER HEAD. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AROUND.

MAR 10

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS ( SALT, SUGAR ) NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL

Minor Sanitation

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

LIVE POTTERY PLANTS STORED IN FRONT KITCHEN, INSRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

DEC 14

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN MOP BUCKETS AND ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED BOWLS USED TO SCOOP FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.

JAN 27

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR WITH WORN GROUT THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.

JAN 22

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR WITH WORN GROUT THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.

JAN 15

2015

FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DOING DISHES AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH NO SANITIZER ATTACHED TO THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 50PPM CHLORINE AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO SANITIZE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED A 1 INCH OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RODENT PROOFED EXTERIOR DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR WITH WORN GROUT THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED A BLOWN LIGHT BULB UNDER THE PIZZA PREP HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

MAR 14

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEANING SPRAY BOTTLES NOT LABELD, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

CONDENSATION ON PIPE ABOVE PREP TABLE FOR ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.

AUG 8

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ADD ADDITIONAL SNEEZE GUARDS AT THE PIZZA MAKING STATION ON THE RIGHT SIDE AND AT THE SALAD PREP AREA ON THE LEFT SIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS TO REMOVE DUST THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL WALL AT THE BAR BY THE DESSERT REFRIGERATOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE SALAD PREP EXPOSED HANDSINK.

MAY 13

2013

FAIL 0 violations

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