SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

VORA.

BEAT. 27/100

1028 N CLARK ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 16, 2016 · passed with conditions

Failed 5 of 12 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since May 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 16
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

AT TIME OF INSPECTION, THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE HOT WOK STATION NOT MAINTAINED HOT/COLD WATER WAS TURNED-OFF AT HANDSINK WHILE EMPLOYEES WERE PREPPING FOODS AND NO HAND SOAP AT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO TURN HOT/COLD WATER KNOBS BACK ON AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT SAID HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030.

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

OBSERVED OPEN CANS OF FOODS INSIDE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE INTO REGULAR CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND ON FLOOR DRAINS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS,FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED ON WALLS IN KITCHEN AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSETS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE PREMISES AND ELEVATE STORED STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED COOK AT COOK LINE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKINGN AROUND OPEN FOODS.

FEB 19
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN HOODS/FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS. INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISHWASHING AREAS NEED CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 9
2016
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDSINK WAS BLOCKED BY WHITE BUCKETS OF SOY SAUCE AND LARGE ORANGE CONTAINER OF RICE WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS PREPPING SUSHI ALSO,STORING CLEANING SCOURING PADS INSIDE ALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA . INSTRUCTED TO MOVE SAID ITEMS BLOCKING SINK AND REMOVE CLEANING ITEMS FROM INSIDE THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HANDWASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030.

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

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES THROUGHOUT INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE CONSTANT DRIP ONTO CONSUMABLE ICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINES, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. 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 1 LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON WALL IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1566696 DATED:08/25/2015. 38 NOTED A DRAIN LINE CONNECTED TO THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT ALL DRAIN TO THE FLOOR DRAIN AND NOT INSIDE A HAND WASH SINK. 09/16/2015. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN NOTED VIOLATION BY 2/16/2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,UNDER ALL MICROWAVES,COFFEE STATION,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS,BOTTOM OF TABLES AND SHELVINGS AT REAR DRY STORAGE SHELVING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS ARE NOT CLEAN HAS GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AREAS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

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

DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN HOODS/FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS. INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISHWASHING AREAS NEED CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

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

ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 25
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED A DRAIN LINE CONNECTED TO THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT ALL DRAIN TO THE FLOOR DRAIN AND NOT INSIDE A HAND WASH SINK.

AUG 17
2015
FAILED
3 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

NOTED OVER 15 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF EQUIPMENT,ON WALLS BEHIND STOVE AT THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

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

NOTED A DRAIN LINE CONNECTED TO THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT ALL DRAIN TO THE FLOOR DRAIN AND NOT INSIDE A HAND WASH SINK.

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

NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN AND ALONG WALL USED FOR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

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JUN 23
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED A DRAIN LINE CONNECTED TO THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT ALL DRAIN TO THE FLOOR DRAIN AND NOT INSIDE A HAND WASH SINK.

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

NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN AND ALONG WALL USED FOR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

JUN 16
2015
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE COOKING WENT TO THE GARBAGE CAN AND SORTED THROUGH THE TRASH CAN; THEN WITHOUT WASHING HANDS WENT BACK TO THE KITCHEN TO CONTINUE COOKING FOOD. ALSO NO GLOVES WERE WORN AT THIS THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS OR WEAR GLOVES WHEN EVER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED OR MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED

NOTED EMPLOYEE THAWING DUCKS INSIDE A 1 COMPARTMENT WITH NO RUNNING WATER AND TEMPERATURE OF DUCKS WAS 58.5F/62.7F.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW FOOD EITHER INSIDE A REFRIGERATION UNIT OR IN A SINK UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. CITATION ISSUED FOR 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

NOTED OVER 5 LIVE ROACHES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AT THE ELECTRICAL CONDUITS, ON WALLS AND BEHIND COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

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

NOTED FOOD STORED IN TIN CANS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. MUST ALSO LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USE BY DATE.

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

NOTED SHELVES BY THE COOLER LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARD BOARD, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. ALSO NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DIRT, SPILLS AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS.MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT BY THE STOVE.

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

NOTED A DRAIN LINE CONNECTED TO THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT ALL DRAIN TO THE FLOOR DRAIN AND NOT INSIDE A HAND WASH SINK.

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

NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN AND ALONG WALL USED FOR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

OCT 23
2014
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 21
2014
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE DISHMACHINE SO THAT 100PPM CHLORINE IS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKUP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. DIRTY GRAY WATER WAS BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE SINK CAN PROPERLY DRAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

CRITICALSanitation
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1497802 ON 10/14/14 NOT CORRECTED: 29/01 - PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1402046 ON 3/17/14 NOT CORRECTED: 33/01 - DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, PREP TABLES AND MICROWAVE. 34/01 - DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE WALLS. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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 COCKROACHES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES INSIDE OF A PLASTIC BUS TUB STORED ON A WIRE RACK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. A 1/2" GAP WAS OBSERVED ALONG THE BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS. MUST RODENT PROOF ALL EXTERIOR OPENINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

SEE VIOLATION #14.

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

OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS AND COOKED RICE STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, VENTILATION FAN COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, AND TOP AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

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

REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE.

OCT 14
2014
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR GLASS COKE COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS PORK AND TOFU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE COKE COOLER. OBSERVED PORK AT 44.9F, TOFU AT 44.9F, AND YOGURT AT 44.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE DISHMACHINE AT 100PPM CHLORINE FOR THE FINAL RINSE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

FOODS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED A PACKAGE OF RIBS STORED ON TOP OF AN OPEN CONTAINER OF MUSHROOMS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE RAW MEAT IN TOP OF READY TO EAT FOODS. ALSO, OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND A SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO, OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD AND BAGGED FOODS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD OFF OF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1402046 ON 3/17/14 NOT CORRECTED: 30/01 - MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. MUST POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU OR IN THE RESTAURANT. 32/01 - OBSERVED A KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED IN BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND THE PREP COOLER. MUST STORE ALL KNIVES ON A KNIFE RACK. 33/01 - DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, PREP TABLES AND MICROWAVE. 34/01 - DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE WALLS. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS AND COOKED RICE STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, VENTILATION FAN COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, AND TOP AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST ON THE WALL AND CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

MAR 17
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. MUST POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU OR IN THE RESTAURANT.

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

OBSERVED A KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED IN BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND THE PREP COOLER. MUST STORE ALL KNIVES ON A KNIFE RACK.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, PREP TABLES AND MICROWAVE.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE WALLS. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

MAY 21
2013
PASSED
0 violations

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