WEST INDIES INTERNATIONAL.

Chicago Health Dept

839-841 E 79TH ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

18 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Nov 2023.

Last inspected Nov 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

107

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 30

2023

PASS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 2 DEAD ROACHES IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND 2 DEAD ROACHES UNDER THE SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AFFECTED AREAS.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE BAKING PANS AND CUTTING BOARDS WITH SEVERE RUST/ BURNT RESIDUE, SEVERELY DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS, IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN SAID BAKING PANS AND RESURFACE THE CUTTING BOARDS OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND INSIDE THE METAL SHELVING UNIT AT THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALL NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID WALL.

JUL 26

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD COUNTER UNIT IN REAR OF FACILITY JUST OUTSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL RAW WOULD SHOULD BE PAINTED OR STAINED TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL NON CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

Minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

VIOLATION UPGRADED FROM PREVIOUS REPORT #2311813 09/05/2019 OBSERVED NO HOOD VENTILATION OVER STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO THE ROOF. PREVIOUS REPORT NOT CORRECTED BY DATE GIVEN OF 11/27/2019

JUN 28

2021

FAIL 10 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UTENSILS HANGING ON PIPE ON WALL BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PUT AWAY PROPERLY AND TO USE PROPER DRYING METHOD.

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD COUNTER UNIT IN REAR OF FACILITY JUST OUTSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL RAW WOULD SHOULD BE PAINTED OR STAINED TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON LOWER SHELVING UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR OF FACILITY ON THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP AND SPILLAGE ON FLOORS AND WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN FRONT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

SEE VIOLATION #60

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL NON CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

Minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

SEP 5

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 15 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINE IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOPS WITH APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST POST.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED GREASE STORED INSIDE SALAD DRESSING JUG. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOODS WITH COMMON NAME

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT SHELVES, HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAIN IN FRONT PREP AREA, MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES,ALL STORAGE SUPPLY CABINETS FOR PANS, SPICES,ETC NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY NAPKINS

Serious Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS,ETC ON SITE IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE AND SANITIZE AREAS

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS ALONG, BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, IN WASHROOMS, CEILINGS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STOVE NOT BEING USED ,CLUTTER OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR . POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO HOOD VENTILATION OVER STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO THE ROOF

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PIC HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGENS TRAINING

AUG 27

2019

FAIL 20 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST POST.

Minor Other

16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETER IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED GREASE STORED INSIDE SALAD DRESSING JUG. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOODS WITH COMMON NAME.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED 56 MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES FLOOR AREAS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT,( FRONT PREP AREA, MIDDLE BAKING PREP AREA,ETC), 9- LIVE GNATS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA, 3- LARGE FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT SHELVES, HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAIN IN FRONT PREP AREA, MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED VERY LARGE POTS TOO LARGE TO FIT INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE ONLY SMALLER POTS OR PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WASHING METHOD

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES,ALL STORAGE SUPPLY CABINETS FOR PANS, SPICES,ETC NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY NAPKINS

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR BUSINESS/ CONTRACT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B)

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CLUTTER OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ALONG FENCE AND GARBAGE CAN. MUST REMOVE. CLEAN AREA. MUST MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS ALONG, BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, IN WASHROOMS, CEILINGS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STOVE NOT BEING USED ,CLUTTER OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR . POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO HOOD VENTILATION OVER STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO THE ROOF.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PIC HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGENS TRAINING.

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MAY 24

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS OF STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

PAINT CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN CORNER AREAS OF RESTAURANT IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM; REMOVE ITEMS WHERE NEEDED TO AVOID CLUTTER.

JUN 29

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE WALLS INSIDE OF THE REAR PREP AREAWITH ACCUMULATED FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LARGE POTS ON THE PREMISES THAT CAN NOT BE SUBMERGED INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS CURRENTLY ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISH MACHINE TO ADEQUATELY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE LARGE POTS OR REMOVE THE POTS FROM THE PREMISES.

JUN 17

2016

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, SEVERAL LOAVES OF BREAD COOLING UNWRAPPED WITH NO BARRIERS DIRECTLY ON COOLING RACKS THAT HAVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AND 2 LARGE FANS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST BLOWING ONTO (COOLING) THE LOAVES OF BREAD IN THE FRONT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE COOLING RACKS AND THE FANS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE WALLS INSIDE OF THE REAR PREP AREAWITH ACCUMULATED FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS AND BETTER ORGANIZE.

SEP 25

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN TILE AND DAMAGED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VENTILATION IS NEEDED FOR STOVE. MAINTAIN SAME

SEP 18

2015

FAIL 6 violations 2 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 25 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES; CORNERS OR THE KITCHEN, CORNERS OF LUNCHROOM, AND THROUGHOUT THE OLD DINNING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. SEROUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND N ON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; ALL HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FREEZERS, INTERIOR OF STORAGE BOX IN PREP AREA, UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK, AND UNDER PREP TABLES. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN TILE AND DAMAGED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, AND FRONT CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. ALSO, STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. INSTURCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED BROKEN WATER FUCET ON 3 COMP SINK, ALSO SMALL LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA WHERE STOVE IS LOCATED, ANAD VENTILATION IS NEEDED FOR STOVE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. FRONT AND REAR PREP, STORAGE AND OLD DINNING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEM SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN SAME.

AUG 8

2014

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED AT THE FRONT PREP AREA,MUST INSTALL AND PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER STOVE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ALSO PROVIDE A DRAIN BOARD AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA

Critical Pest Activity

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

REMOVE CLUTTER THRROUGHOUT VARIOUS SECTIONS OF PREMISES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

JUN 18

2013

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ALL PAPER AND ALUMINUM FOIL FROM SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND PAINT SURFACES WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT IF RUSTED. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL RUSTY-LOOKING STORAGE RACKS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(S).

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL UNCLEAN USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL SECTIONS OF WALLS AND ATTACHES PIPES THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE ALL BLOWN LIGHTS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. INSTALL GREASE TRAP AT REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

JUN 10

2013

FAIL 10 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

20-25 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON PREMISES IN OFFICE/STORAGE AREA ON FLOOR BY CLUTTERED AREA IN SOUTH SECTION OF ROOM, AND INSIDE CABINET UNDERNEATH WASH BOWL IN REAR. MUST ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTER(PEST HARBORAGE AREAS), REPAIR SCREEN DOOR FOR REAR EXIT WHICH HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP UNDERNEATH IT ON LOWER RIGHT SIDE , AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 2 LARGE ROACHES OBSERVED CRAWLING UP THE WALL IN FRONT SERVICE LINE AREA. MUST ALSO REQUEST SERVICE VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020. REAR STORAGE ROOM ADJUCENT FROM REAR PREP TOO CLUTTERED,STORAGE ALONG ALL WALLS AND FLOORS.MUST REMOVE ANY STORAGE NOT USING AND ORGANIZE AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORAGE AREA. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.

Serious Pest Activity

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

THE FOLLOWING PREIOUS VIOLATIONS NOTED 6-27-12 NOT CORRECTED:-37-NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.MUST INSTALL.-38-LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR.MUST REPAIR. NO GREASE TRAP AT FRONT 3-COMP SINK THATS SLOW DRAINING. MUST INSTALL GREASE TRAP. -41- REAR STORAGE ROOM ADJUCENT FROM REAR PREP TOO CLUTTERED,STORAGE ALONG ALL WALLS AND FLOORS.MUST REMOVE ANY STORAGE NOT USING AND ORGANIZE AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ALL PAPER AND ALUMINUM FOIL FRO SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND PAINT SURFACES WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT IF RUSTED. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL RUSTY-LOOKING STORAGE RACKS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(S).

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL UNCLEAN USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL SECTIONS OF WALLS AND ATTACHED PIPES THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

SEE VIOLATION#29

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SEE VIOLATION #29

Minor Sanitation

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

SEE VIOLATION #29

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM ALL SECTIONS OF PREMISES.

JUN 27

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Other

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIAYY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.MUST INSTALL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR,AND PIPE UNDER SAME SINK.MUST REPAIR. NO GREASE TRAP AT FRONT 3-COMP SINK THATS SLOW DRAINING.MUST INSTALL GREASE TRAP.

Minor Pest Activity

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

REAR STORAGE ROOM ADJUCENT FROM REAR PREP TOO CLUTTERED,STORAGE ALONG ALL WALLS AND FLOORS.MUST REMOVE ANY STORAGE NOT USING AND ORGANIZE AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORAGE AREA.

FEB 9

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND 3COMPARTMNET SINK AT REAR OF PREMISES NOT CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND REAR KITCHEN AREAS NOT SWEPT.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR AT REAR BAKERY AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

FOUND RESTROOM DOORS AT REAR OF PREMISES NOT SELF CLOSING.

OCT 21

2010

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD. TO REPAIR THEM AND PAINT THEM OR PROVIDE TILE OR OTHER FLOOR COVERING.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE WALLS AND CEILING SOME AREAS IN POOR REPAIR AND ALL NEED TO BE CLEANED AND PAINTED HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

OCT 15

2010

FAIL 0 violations

OCT 8

2010

FAIL 5 violations 2 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

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. FOUND 35-40 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BACK STORE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UP THE AREA AND CALL YOUR PEST CONTROL TECH TO COME HERE AND SERVICE THIS ESTABLISHMENT, SERIOUS 7-38-020 CITATION GIVEN HOOOO62415 11 COURT DATE 11/18/2010 10:00AM ROOM 400 W SUPERIOR OR YOU MAY PAY THE FINE THROUGH THE MAIL SEE THE BACK OF THE CITATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HOODS FILTERS.BRED PROOFER,PREP TABLES,INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS REACH IN FREEZERS BREAD CUTTING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEANAND SANITIZE ALL.

Minor Sanitation

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. THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND PAINT THEM OR PROVIDE TILE OR OTHER FLOOR COVERING.

Minor Sanitation

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. THE WALLS AND CEILING SOME AREAS IN POOR REPAIR AND ALL NEED TO BE CLEANED AND PAINTED HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

Critical Pest Activity

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

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. THE STORE ROOMS HAS UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER. INSTD.TO CLERA AND ORGNIZE SO NO RODENT HARBORAGE.

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