SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

VEGETARIAN EXPRESS.

BEAT. 39/100

4747 N DAMEN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 1, 2022 · passed

Failed 4 of 12 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

6 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed

VIOLATIONS

includes 12 critical

RECORDS COVER

7 YEARS

since Jun 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 1

2022

PASSED

7 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN BASEMENT PREP/COOKING AREA AND INSIDE 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM.

MINORSanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINORSanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, HANDSINKS, PREP SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

MINORSanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT (BASEMENT PREP, FIRST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR) ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

MINORPest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES (BASEMENT PREP, FIRST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORDocumentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND EXPIRED APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

JUL 9

2021

PASSED

7 violations

DETAILS

MINOROther

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED SEVERAL PREP COOLERS WITHOUT A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THEM. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE DEEP FRYER SIDES AND INTERIOR, JUICE BAR PREP COOLER, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT JUICE BAR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BESIDE AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORPest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM SO THAT IT CAN BE ACCESSIBLE AND DOES NOT ALLOW PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS TO EXIST.

MINORSanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

JUN 22

2021

FAILED

11 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

MINOROther

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED SEVERAL PREP COOLERS WITHOUT A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THEM. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALLS BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER AND IN THE HVAC ROOM NEXT TO THE WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ALSO OBSERVED SEVERAL SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE JUICE BAR AREA AND SEVERAL HOUSE FLIES IN THE JUICE BAR/FRONT COUNTER AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation

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

OBSERVED FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN THE DEEP FRYER SIDES AND INTERIOR, JUICE BAR PREP COOLER, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT JUICE BAR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BESIDE AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REMOVE THE CARDBOARD USED TO COVER THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORPest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM SO THAT IT CAN BE ACCESSIBLE AND DOES NOT ALLOW PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS TO EXIST.

MINORSanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINOROther

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 8/14/20 WAS NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).

AUG 14

2020

PASSED

0 violations

MAY 8

2020

FAILED

12 violations3 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALSanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THAT MOST OF FACILITY FOOD PREPARATION IS HAPPENING IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED THAT FOOD PREP IN BASEMENT DOESN'T HAVE HAND WASHING SINK. ONLY SINK AVAILABLE FOR HAND WASHING IS SEPARATED WITH WALL IN DISH WASHING AREA.FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES

SERIOUSFood Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS (SALSA)NOT PROPERLY DATED IN BOTH 2-DOOR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

MINORFood Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS

MINORFood Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

MINOREmployee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE WATCHES ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

MINORSanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER

MINORSanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

MINORFood Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLING UNITS AND DOOR SEAL GASKETS ON ALL COOLING UNITS

MINORPlumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR POTABLE WATER LEAK IN TOILET BAWL WATER SUPPLIES LINE ON UPSTAIRS BATHROOM

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES

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OCT 21

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

4 violations2 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALSanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT NOT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

SERIOUSFood Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN BOTH 2-DOOR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

MINORSanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

SEP 17

2019

FAILED

10 violations2 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALSanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

SERIOUSFood Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MINORSanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD WATER,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 f AND ABOVE)AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

MINORSanitation

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

OBSERVED USE OF UNPROTECTED PLYWOOD SHEETS FOR FOOD SHELVING STORAGE, AND OBSERVED USE OF WOOD PALLETS AS TABLE TOP .MUST NOT USE UNPROTECTED WOOD AS FOOD CONTACT SURFACE.

MINOROther

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WARE WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOLING UNITS

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR AND CLEAN WALLS AROUND BASEMENT UTILITY SINK

MINORFacility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED . INSPECTION REPORT #2229438 FROM 10/09/2018 VIOLATION #47 RUBBER GASKET OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

OCT 9

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

15 violations2 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALDocumentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N)- NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOINDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(E)(4)-ICE MACHINE LID,BINS SURFACES(NON TCS EQUIPMENT) DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16:(A:2,&B)-TCS FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE SUCH AS COOKED TAMALES AT 61.0F AND 76.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COOKED FOODS DURING STORAGE MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $70.00 AND TOTAL 20 LBS. ALSO FOUND BOX OF TILAPIA FILLET IN THE STORAGE AREA ON TOP OF THE CHAIR AT IMPROPER TEMP AT 76.3 F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $ 20.OO, TOTAL 5 LBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL TCS FOOD MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE COOLERS OR FREEZER TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17- ALL READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12- ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

MINORSanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

4-901.12- ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINORSanitation

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

4-201.11-RUBBER GASKET OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 4-202.16- OBSERVED MILK CRATE BEING USED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCKS OFF THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING TO STORE STOCKS.

MINORSanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13-EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE,DEEP FRYER AND GRILL WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11-DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11- PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT AND ON THE WINDOW SILL IN THE DINING AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11- BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE BIG HOOD IN THE KITCHEN MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-204.11-HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE GREASE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13-NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE 4 EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. MUST TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CLASS AND OBTAIN THE CERTIFICATE.

MINORDocumentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0637-NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

JUL 13

2017

PASSED

4 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

RAW WOODEN SHELVINGS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA,DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. NO USE OF GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS/BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND WALLS ALONG THE DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETERS MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED VISIBLE IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND A METAL STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity

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

STOCK ITEMS AT REAR STORAGE AREAS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 30

2016

PASSED

0 violations

SEP 23

2016

FAILED

6 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALPest Activity

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

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE KITCHEN AND AT THE JUICE BAR PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND AT THE JUICE BAR DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEST AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

MINORSanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/FOOD CONTAINERS FOR STORING OF FOODS IN COOLERS NOT IN GROCERY BAGS.

MINORSanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN HOODS/FILTERS ABOVE HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,SIDES OF GRILL,INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,INTERIORS OF COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND JUICE BAR PREP AREA AND SEAL HOLE ON CEILING AT KITCHEN AREA TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste

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

BROKEN HANDLE AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT JUICE BAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETERS MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE IN ALL COOLERS.

JUN 30

2015

PASSED

4 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

NO SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD,

MINORSanitation

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

FLOOR SOME AREAS I POOR REPAIR, NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

MINORPlumbing & Waste

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

NO THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND NO GREASE TRAP AT FRONT JUICE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS AND GREASE BOX AT JUICE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,

MINORSanitation

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

CLUTTER IN ALL STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREAS, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE,

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