SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

WEST SIDE GYROS.

BEAT. 18/100

754 S WESTERN AVE · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 13, 2022 · passed with conditions

Failed 3 of 14 inspections. 18 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
6 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
73
includes 18 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Oct 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 13
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010) CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOOD (CHICKEN) INSIDE CONTAINER HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.0F IN FRONT PREP AREA AND CHICKEN IN REAR AREA AT 50.1F. ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD 4 POUNDS OF CHICKEN AT A COST OF $12. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON STAND UP FREEZER IN REAR AREA, RUSTED SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, AND STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 19
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 11
2021
FAILED
18 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED REAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A TIN PAN WITH RICE INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN.MANAGER REMOVED PAN DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP HAND SINK FREE OF ARTICLES AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE RAT AND MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN ARTCLES ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/11/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG TOP OF FRONT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

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

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

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

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BULD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,HAND SINK BASIN IN DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AND BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

For purposes of this Order, businesses covered by this Order include any for-profit, non-profit, or educational entity, regardless of the nature of the service, the function it performs, or its corporate or entity structure. (a) In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their operations: (1) Maintain Social Distancing on the premises;For purposes of this Order, businesses covered by this Order include any for-profit, non-profit, or educational entity, regardless of the nature of the service, the function it performs, or its corporate or entity structure. (a) In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their operations: (3) Ensure that every employee who interacts with customers and is able to medically tolerate a mask is wearing a mask for the duration of a shift; OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER TAKING ORDERS AND NOT WEARING FACE COVERING AND 2- MALE CUSTOMERS INSIDE OF RESTAURANT WITHOUT FACE COVERING.MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO PLACE MASK ON AND CUSTOMER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(7-28-060)(CITATION ISSUED)

FEB 21
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS. UPON INSPECTION 2/21/20 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED BY INSPECTION REPORT ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

FEB 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR CONDITIONAL AND FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFacility Condition
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING. MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON (CHICKEN, BEEF, CHOPPED TOMATOES,ETC) STORED IN THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD BY DATE AND MAINTAIN ON PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREP AREAS , WALK IN COOLER, AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELING AND MAINTAIN. -

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON ALL PREP TABLES, AND GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN AS SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. -

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS. -

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FEB 14
2019
FAILED
11 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PIC ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A C ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ALWAYS HAVE AT LEAST ONE EMPLOYEE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR CONDITIONAL AND FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED MARINATED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ( 54.9F) IN LARGE BUCKET ON PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES SHALL BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD HANDLER DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID ITEM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFacility Condition
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING. MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON (CHICKEN, BEEF, CHOPPED TOMATOES,ETC) STORED IN THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD BY DATE AND MAINTAIN ON PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREP AREAS , WALK IN COOLER, AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELING AND MAINTAIN.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON ALL PREP TABLES, AND GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN AS SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

MAY 11
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS AND CHICKEN. 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 AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 47.1F, GYRO SAUCE AT 44.6F, POLISH DOGS AT 48F, HAMBURGERS AT 47.6F, PIZZA PUFFS AT 46F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $60. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

REMOVE THE CARDBOARD STORED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 1 DOOR FREEZER.

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

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER CABINETS AND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.

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

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

AUG 30
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed cardboard used as a floor mat in walk in cooler. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

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

Observed excessive grease build up on lower interior of fryer on the right side. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

DEC 5
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. REMOVE FOOD, DIRT AND DUST. MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED TO MEET IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.

MAY 24
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLERS AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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

INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK UNDER THE BOWL OF THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

DEC 8
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE ON PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

NOV 30
2015
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOODS SUCH AS LETTUCE, PICKLES, AND ONIONS WITH BARE HANDS WHILE ASSEMBLING A HAMBURGER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO BARE HAND CONTACT IS ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. MUST USE GLOVES, UTENSILS, DELI TISSUE, ETC. TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.

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DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS PROVIDED TO TEST THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1527310 OM 2/25/15 NOT CORRECTED: 33 - DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND GREASE ON THE INSIDE OF THE VENTILATION HOOD. 36 - END CAPS MISSING FROM THE LIGHT FIXTURES ON THE CEILING. MUST INSTALL. 45 - ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, DEEP FRYER AND PREP TABLES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.

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

ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

FEB 25
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND GREASE ON THE INSIDE OF THE VENTILATION HOOD.

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

END CAPS MISSING FROM THE LIGHT FIXTURES ON THE CEILING. MUST INSTALL.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

OCT 1
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SIDES BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYERS ALSO THE INTERIOR CADINETS TO REMOVE GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT SMALL DEEP FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NOTED A FEW MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHTS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING/STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE LONG STEM THERMOMETERS AND A THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

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