SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

WALLACE CATFISH, INC..

BEAT. 32/100

2800 W MADISON ST · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 17, 2015 · passed

Failed 7 of 24 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
24
15 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
119
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Sep 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 17
2015
PASSED
13 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS AND GRILL AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, SHELVING AND PREP TABLES.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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

REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE FLOOR IN BETWEEN THE PREP AREAS.

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

REPAIR THE LARGE OPENINGS IN THE WALL BASE BETWEEN THE PREP AREAS. CLEAN THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEBRIS AND DUST.

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

A LIGHT SHIELD IS MISSING IN THE DISHWASHING AREA BETWEEN THE PREP AREAS; PROVIDE A SHIELD WHERE MISSING.

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE MISSING IN ALL PREP AREAS AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB AT THE UTILITY SINK MISSING; REPLACE. REMOVE BAGS FOUND IN THE UTILITY SINK AND KEEP SINK FREE OF CLUTTER.

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

REPAIR THE LEAKING FAN UNIT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION FANS IN ALL WASHROOMS.

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

REPAIR THE LEAKING DRAIN LINES UNDER BOTH EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN THE REAR PREP AREAS.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS.

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

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

APR 7
2015
FAILED
15 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED THE DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE WATER IS BEING RUN IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND REPAIR SO THAT WATER DOES NOT BACK UP INTO THE SINK COMPARTMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, SHELVING AND PREP TABLES.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS AND GRILL AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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

THE WALL IN THE CLOSET WHERE THE LARGE ICE MACHINE AND UTILITY SINK IS LOCATED IS IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR THE WALL THAT IS DAMAGED FROM WATER. REPAIR AND PROVIDE A WALL COVING AT THE WALL BASE. MUST CLEAN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE FRYERS TO REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP.

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

REPAIR THE LARGE OPENINGS IN THE WALL BASE BETWEEN THE PREP AREAS. CLEAN THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEBRIS AND DUST.

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE MISSING IN ALL PREP AREAS AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

A LIGHT SHIELD IS MISSING IN THE DISHWASHING AREA BETWEEN THE PREP AREAS; PROVIDE A SHIELD WHERE MISSING.

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

OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB AT THE UTILITY SINK MISSING; REPLACE. REMOVE BAGS FOUND IN THE UTILITY SINK AND KEEP SINK FREE OF CLUTTER.

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

REPAIR THE LEAKING FAN UNIT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION FANS IN ALL WASHROOMS.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS.

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

OBSERVED WOOD STORED IN A PILE ON THE FLOOR IN A CORNER OF THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST ELEVATE AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR.

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

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

JAN 22
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND THE TOP SECTION OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR CLOSET BROKEN AND TOP INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MACHINE AND PROVIDE A NEW DOOR TO PROTECT THE ICE FROM CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) ISSUED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF HEALTH. MUST FAX A LETTER TO 312 746-8040 WHEN READY FOR REINSPECTION.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS AND GRILL AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SPILLS. ALSO NOTED OPENING INTO FLOOR WALL BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN THE ALL LIGHT SHEILDS TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.

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

THE WALL IN THE CLOSET WHERE THE LARGE ICE MACHINE AND UTILITY SINK IS LOCATED IS IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR THE WALL THAT IS DAMAGED FROM WATER. REPAIR AND PROVIDE A WALL COVING AT THE WALL BASE. MUST CLEAN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE FRYERS TO REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP.

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

A LIGHT SHIELD IS MISSING IN THE DISHWASHING AREA BETWEEN THE PREP AREAS; PROVIDE A SHIELD WHERE MISSING.

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

OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB AT THE UTILITY SINK MISSING; REPLACE. REMOVE BAGS FOUND IN THE UTILITY SINK AND KEEP SINK FREE OF CLUTTER. BOTH FAUCETS AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN ARE LEAKING; REPAIR FAUCETS. REPAIR THE URINAL IN THE MENS WASHROOM OR REMOVE FROM WALL AND CAP.

DEC 23
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SPILLS. ALSO NOTED OPENING INTO FLOOR WALL BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

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

MUST CLEAN THE ALL LIGHT SHEILDS TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.

MAY 2
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY LABEL PRECOOK AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COOLERS WITH NAME, DATE AND TIME.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVING AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

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

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

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

MUST CLEAN THE WALLS INSIDE THE COOLER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. NOTED DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

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

NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED LEAKS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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APR 25
2014
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

NOTED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR (LIDS MISSING) THIS ALLOWS FOR READY FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.

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

MUST PROPERLY LABEL PRECOOK AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COOLERS WITH NAME, DATE AND TIME.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVING AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS

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

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

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

MUST CLEAN THE WALLS INSIDE THE COOLER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. NOTED DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

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

NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED LEAKS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 1
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY LABEL PRECOOK AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COOLERS WITH NAME, DATE AND TIME.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVING AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

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

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO UNDERNEATH 3 COMP SINK.

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

MUST CLEAN THE WALLS INSIDE THE COOLER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. NOTED DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

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

NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED LEAKS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 24
2014
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS 15lbs OF LARGE RIB TIPS (PRECOOKED THE DAY BEFORE)ON THE COUNTER AT THE IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 62.9F. TOTAL COST OF DISCARDED AND DENATURED RIBS WAS $48.00. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

NOTED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. ALSO THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS. MUST MAINTAIN DUMPSTER LIDS CLOSED TRASH INSIDE. CITATION ISSUED.

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

MUST PROPERLY LABEL PRECOOK AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COOLERS WITH NAME, DATE AND TIME.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVING AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

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

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO UNDERNEATH 3 COMP SINK.

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

MUST CLEAN THE WALLS INSIDE THE COOLER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. NOTED DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

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

NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED LEAKS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 13
2013
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS,HAS OPEN SEAMS AND ARE STAINED ALSO A SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER LEAKING FROM THE CONDENSER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST REPAIR

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES ALSO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF THE KNIFE RACK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO ANOTHER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS ALSO SOME FLLOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR IN THE REAR PREP AREA MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR

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

MUST REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM WALL IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS NEAR THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE REAR AREA WHERE THE BARBEQUE PIT IS LOCATED

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELD COVER THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS OF DIRT AND DUST

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE A UNUSED SODA DISPENSER AT THE FRONT SERVING LINE

SEP 6
2013
FAILED
9 violations2 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 A TOTAL OF 12 LIVE FLIES IN THE FRONT DINNING AREA,REAR PREP AREA,AND THE ROOM WHERE THE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED ALSO OBSEREVED 1O DEAD FLIES ON THE WINDOW LEDGE IN THE FRONT DINNING AREA AND OBSERVED THE EXIT DOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT RODENT PROOF,HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP IN THE CENTER OF DOOR,MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY ALSO RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

SERIOUSOther
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE FRONT SERVING LINE BACKING-UP FROM BOTH SIDES OF COMPARTMENTS WHEN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS FILLED UP AND WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENT MUST REPAIR CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

SERIOUSOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

OBSERVED THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOR CUSTOMERS HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT WASHBOWL MUST REPAIR CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

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

MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS,HAS OPEN SEAMS AND ARE STAINED ALSO A SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER LEAKING FROM THE CONDENSER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST REPAIR

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES ALSO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF THE KNIFE RACK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO ANOTHER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS ALSO SOME FLLOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR IN THE REAR PREP AREA MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR

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

MUST REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM WALL IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS NEAR THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE REAR AREA WHERE THE BARBEQUE PIT IS LOCATED

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELD COVER THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS OF DIRT AND DUST

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE A UNUSED SODA DISPENSER AT THE FRONT SERVING LINE

JAN 8
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

DEC 26
2012
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED

Toxic item not properly stored. Observed blue powder under and behind furniture in dining room, along wallbase in storage room and behind coolers. Instructed to remove power substance through-out premises. Instructed that toxic item must be contained in bait box. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

DEC 11
2012
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 19
2012
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 28
2012
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 21
2012
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND WALK-IN COOLER AIR TEMP AT 54.5F. UNIT CANNOT BE CLOSED COMPLETELY; USES A DUMB BELL TO PROP AGAINST DOOR TO SHUT. ALSO LOOSE GASKET AROUND DOOR NEEDS REPAIR. TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AIR TEMP AT 50.7F. INSTRUCTED THAT UNIT MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. MUST HAVE UNITS SERVICED.

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPS. COOKED RICE AT 56.8F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 58.0F, RAW CHICKEN 62.4F AND RAW FISH AT 68.3F. TWO DOOR COOLER HOLDS CHEESE AND MILK. INSTRUCTED THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.

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

NO HANDSOAP OR TOWELS WERE AT THE THREE EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN PREP AREAS AS WE BEGAN OUR INSPECTION TO WASH OUR HANDS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/CLEAN MOLD OBSERVED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. MOLD CONTAMINATES ICE SERVED IN BEVERAGES AND OR USED FOR FOOD.

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

OBSERVED SEVERAL LIVE FLIES IN KITCHEN ON WALLS, CEILING, WALK-IN COOLER AND DINING AREA. MUST ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. (FRONT DOOR WIDE OPEN TO ESTABLISHMENT). REAR SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED; RODENT PROOF DOOR.

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

SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER RUSTY AND NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR UNUSED TWO DOOR COOLER IN REAR. CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED GLASS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT IN FRONT BBQ PREP AREA. BROKEN GLASS IS BETWEEN UNBROKEN GLASS SO FOOD IS NOT EXPOSED TO BROKEN GLASS AT THIS TIME.

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

FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING. SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALK-IN COOLER, REFRIGERATORS ETC.

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

CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPLATTER ETC. WALL COVING MISSING ALONG WALLBASE IN WOMENS WASHROOM; REPLACE. SEAL BRICK WALL IN KITCHEN AT SIDE OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WHERE PEELING. PROVIDE A VENTILATION FAN COVER FOR MENS WASHROOM CEILING VENT. REPLACE AND/OR CLEAN CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AND PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.

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

VENTILATION FAN IN WOMENS WASHROOM NOT WORKING; REPAIR. REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK BY STEAMTABLE. REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET NECK OF THREE COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR BOTH THREE COMP SINKS FOR PROPER SET UP OF SINKS FOR WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING. GREASE RECEPTOR AT THREE COMP SINK IN KITCHEN LEAKING; REPAIR.

NOV 15
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF FRYERS, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, VENTS AND HOOD ABOVE VENTILATION SYSTEM, FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS ETC. REPAIR RUBBER GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS WHERE NEEDED/LOOSE. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF SINK CABINETS IN ALL WASHROOMS.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN. REATTACH LOOSE WALL COVING AT WALLBASE OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

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

REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM CORNER AREA OF KITCHEN NEXT TO COOLER; KEEP AREAS ORGANIZED.

SEP 27
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF FRYERS, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, VENTS AND HOOD ABOVE VENTILATION SYSTEM, FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS ETC. REPAIR RUBBER GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS WHERE NEEDED/LOOSE. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF SINK CABINETS IN ALL WASHROOMS.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN. REATTACH LOOSE WALL COVING AT WALLBASE OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

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

REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM CORNER AREA OF KITCHEN NEXT TO COOLER; KEEP AREAS ORGANIZED.

AUG 23
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF FRYERS, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, VENTS AND HOOD ABOVE VENTILATION SYSTEM, FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS ETC. REPAIR RUBBER GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS WHERE NEEDED/LOOSE. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF SINK CABINETS IN ALL WASHROOMS.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN. REATTACH LOOSE WALL COVING AT WALLBASE OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

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

REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM CORNER AREA OF KITCHEN NEXT TO COOLER; KEEP AREAS ORGANIZED.

FEB 24
2011
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 19
2011
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 4
2011
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 22
2010
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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS, ALONG EAST AND SOUTH WALLS AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA, UNDER, BEHIND COOLERS AND SMALL CHEST FREEZER. OVER 70 DROPPINGS NOTED. ALSO BOTTOM AREA OF FRONT DOORS NO RODENT PROOFED. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE AREAS, SEAL BOTTOM OF DOORS AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST HAVE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012 SERIOUS.

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #365308, DATED 9-22-10; #30,33,34,35,36,38, & 41. 30-MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. 33-MUST CLEAN SANITIZE, COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, CABINETS, STORAGE SHELVES, SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF ALL PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLE, AND UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, AND MICROWAVE OVENS. 34-EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT FACILITY, UNDER, BEHIND, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. 35-MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS, REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT AND SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND ON WALLS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. 36-MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS. 38-MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON BOTH 3PART SINKS AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 1ST PREP ROOM 3PART SINK. 41-MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT PREMISES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

SEP 22
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING AND RINSING MULTI USE UTENSILS IN 3PART SINK, BUT NOT SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED/DEMOSTRATED PROPER SET UP OF 3PART SINK USING 100PPM CHLORINE, MUST WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

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

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO SOAP OR HAND DRYING DEVICES AT EXPOSED SINKS OR EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, CABINETS, STORAGE SHELVES, SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF ALL PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLE, AND UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, AND MICROWAVE OVENS.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT FACILITY UNDER, BEHIND, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS, REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT AND SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND ON WALLS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS.

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON BOTH 3PART SINKS, AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 1ST PREP ROOM 3PART SINK.

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

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT PREMISES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

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

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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