WHALE FISH AND CHICKEN INC.
4955 W MADISON ST · AUSTIN, CHICAGO
Failed 10 of 42 inspections. 28 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 222025PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PREMISES COOKS AND SERVES FRIED FISH AND CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
4-501.11 OBSERVED GASKETS ON SMALL COLD HOLD UNIT NEAR FRYERS TO BE DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
4-602.13 OBSERVED BUILD UP ON SHELVES IN COLD HOLD UNITS ACROSS FROM HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN OR REPLACE SHELVES.
SEP 122025PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GASKETS ON SMALL COLD HOLD UNIT NEAR FRYERS TO BE DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BUILD UP ON SHELVES IN COLD HOLD UNITS ACROSS FROM HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN OR REPLACE SHELVES.
OBSERVED TRASH AROUND DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 12024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP/STORAGE/OFFICE AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS, TRASH ETC. MUST REMOVE BUILT-UP ICE ON WALK-IN FREEZER FLOORS AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
SEP 242024FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP/STORAGE/OFFICE AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS, TRASH ETC. MUST REMOVE BUILT UP ICE ON WALK IN FREEZER FLOORS AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2602656 ON 9/12/24. . OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWINGS AREAS ON, SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN WATER HEATER ROOM, UNDER WIRED SHELVING RACK IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, INSIDE OFFICE ON TOP OF DESK, NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN REAR PREP, ON DRIED KITCHENWARE, ON SURFACES OF CARDBOARD BOXES, FRONT PREP AREA WALLS AND FLYING THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED SMALL LIVE ACTIVITY INCREASE TO 70 SMALL LIVE FLIES DURING TIME OF REINSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 122024FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TESTING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWINGS AREAS ON, SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN WATER HEATER ROOM, UNDER WIRED SHELVING RACK IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, INSIDE OFFICE ON TOP OF DESK, NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN REAR PREP, ON DRIED KITCHENWARE, ON SURFACES OF CARDBOARD BOXES, FRONT PREP AREA WALLS AND FLYING THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED GREASE TRAP IN POOR REPAIR AND LEAKING AT THE BASE ONTO FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP/STORAGE/OFFICE AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS, TRASH ETC. MUST REMOVE BUILT UP ICE ON WALK IN FREEZER FLOORS AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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SEP 102024FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA HANDSINK WITHOUT HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED PREP AREA IN USE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TESTING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWINGS AREAS ON, SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN WATER HEATER ROOM, UNDER WIRED SHELVING RACK IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, INSIDE OFFICE ON TOP OF DESK, NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN REAR PREP, ON DRIED KITCHENWARE, ON SURFACES OF CARDBOARD BOXES, FRONT PREP AREA WALLS AND FLYING THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED GREASE TRAP IN POOR REPAIR AND LEAKING AT THE BASE ONTO FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP/STORAGE/OFFICE AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS, TRASH ETC. MUST REMOVE BUILT UP ICE ON WALK IN FREEZER FLOORS AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
JAN 262024PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
4-101.19 OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINING ON SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
5-205.15 OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HANDS SLOW DRAINING AND WATER FILLING UP SINK BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH PUDDLED CHICKEN BLOOD THROUGHOUT, FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS ALONGSIDE SIDE OF FRYERS IN FRONT PREP, FOOD SPLATTER IN FRONT PREP NEAR 2 DOOR FREEZER NOTED TRASH AND MISCELLANEUS ITEMS ON FLOORS UNDER SHELVING RACKS IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SAID FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
2-102.13 OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEED HANDLING FOOD.
2-102.13 OSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
JAN 172024FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE OFFICE, WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREA, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. PRIORIT FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINING ON SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HANDS SLOW DRAINING AND WATER FILLING UP SINK BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH PUDDLED CHICKEN BLOOD THROUGHOUT, FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS ALONGSIDE SIDE OF FRYERS IN FRONT PREP, FOOD SPLATTER IN FRONT PREP NEAR 2 DOOR FREEZER NOTED TRASH AND MISCELLANEUS ITEMS ON FLOORS UNDER SHELVING RACKS IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SAID FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
OBSERVED BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD AND IN THE CEILING OF THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEED HANDLING FOOD.
OSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
FEB 222023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED AS A LINING ON FLOOR AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS
OBSERVED TORN GASKET IN THE 2 and 3 DOOR COOLER BY THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF ICE ON THE FLOOR, STAINS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEANING AND MAINTAINING AS WELL.
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
APR 72022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED AS A LINING ON SHELVES AND FLOOR AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
OBSERVED FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF ICE ON THE FLOOR, STAINS AND DIRT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS (SAFETY REASONS) CLEANING AND MAINTAINING AS WELL.
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA AND THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED PALLETS USED TO STORE ITEMS ON TOP OF IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING TO BE ABLE TO CLEAN UNDER AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 62020PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS NEAR THE FRIERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO HAVE A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE CEILING NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 282020FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LANYING ON THE PREP COUNTERS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS NEAR THE FRIERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO HAVE A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE CEILING NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 92020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 312020FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
OBSERVED EATING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN THE BIN OF THE FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO AVOID CONTAMINATION BY INVERTING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES EXPOSED.
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB ON THE CEILING IN THE REAR NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 62018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE WITH CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE LICENSE SUSPENDED SIGN COVERED BY A MENU BOARD ON 8/2/18 AT 5:20PM. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED NOT TO COVER, REMOVE OR DEFACE THE SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-050. CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 22018FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PREMISES COOKS AND SERVES FRIED FISH AND CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE WITH CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER, INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS.
CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN THE WALLS ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
REMOVE THE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED PRIORITY FOUNDATION #38 VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2184640 ON 7/16/18 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 LIVE HOUSE FLIES AND 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND THE RESTAURANT AND LANDING ON EQUIPMENT, AND WALLS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 162018FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A.
NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE WITH CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CUT TOMATOES AT 50.9F, CHEESE AT 48.5F, AND HAMBURGERS AT 50.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $25. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE ONE DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE RESTAURANT AND LANDING ON EQUIPMENT, AND WALLS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020A. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER, INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER AREA AND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA NOT CLEAN WITH REFUSE AROUND THE OUTSIDE OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020B.
CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN THE WALLS ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
REMOVE THE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
DEC 82017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOTED RAW WOOD SHELVING USED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED ONE OF THE FOOD HANDLERS DO NOT HAVE HIS FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL EMPLOYEE'S FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
MAY 182017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOTED RACKS DIRTY WERE BULK STORAGE CONTATINERS ARE STORED. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH AND ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS WHERE THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER ARE KEPT. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS
NOTED THE WALLS DIRTY INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
SEP 82016PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MNAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREP AREA AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND FISH,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
JAN 62016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
JUL 12015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN BOTTOM SECTION OF FRYERS TO REMOVE LIGHT AMOUNT OF GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT: UNDER FRYERS, SINKS, BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS, IN STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH SHELVES, CORNER AREAS AND WASHROOM.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DUST OBSERVED ON THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM ON THE CEILING.
RUST OBSERVED ON THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK; CLEAN AND PAINT GREASE RECEPTOR.
OBSERVED A WET MOP ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; HANG WITH MOP HEADS UPWARD TO DRY; RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A MOP RACK.
OCT 312014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOLERS,COUNTER TOPS,SINKS,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND ALL OTHER COOLERS,SERVICE COUNTER,ROLLING CARTS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOD DEBRI FROM ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS IN PREP AREAS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR
SEP 262014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,FISH,ITALIAN BEEF,ETC.MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOLERS,COUNTER TOPS,SINKS,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND ALL OTHER COOLERS,SERVICE COUNTER,ROLLING CARTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOD DEBRI FROM ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS IN PREP AREAS
Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR
SEP 242014FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE MISSING NOT ABLE TO TURN ON COLD WATER TO WASH HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA .MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030).
OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION.OBSERVED CEILING OPEN ABOVE VENTILATION UNIT WHERE COOKING EQUIPMENT IS AND EXPOSED INSULATION AND DRY WALL BROKEN AND RIDGED WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED ,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,FISH,ITALIAN BEEF,ETC.)MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOLERS,COUNTER TOPS,SINKS,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND ALL OTHER COOLERS,SERVICE COUNTER,ROLLING CARTS.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOD DEBRI FROM ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS IN PREP AREAS.
MUST PLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
APR 152014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILLET DOOR.
MAR 272014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MEATS AND FISH IN WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED AND DATED. INSTRUCTED TO DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OVERHEAD DRAIN RACK HAVE BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF TOILET DOOR.
EXHAUST VENT IN TOILET ROOM HAS BUILD UP OF DUST . INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
AUG 292013PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE THREE DOOR FREEZED HAS FOOD DEBRIS ALL OVER INSIDE THE UNIT . CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP.
FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE EQUIPMENTB AND THE WALKIN COOLER FLOOR TOO.
CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
JUL 92013PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE THREE DOOR FREEZED HAS FOOD DEBRIS ALL OVER INSIDE THE UNIT . CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP.
CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE EQUIPMENTB AND THE WALKIN COOLER FLOOR TOO.
CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
MAR 52013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN WALKIN COOLER, REACH IN FREEZER, DEEP FRYER, SHELVING UNITS.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. ALSO IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES.
SEAL OPENING IN CEILING OF REAR STORAGE ROOM.
PROVIDE A NEW LIGHT SHIELD THE ONE NOW IS BROKEN.
CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT HAS DUST BUILDUP.
OCT 242012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS INSIDE.
CLEAN VENTS IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS. REPAIR RUBBER GASKET AT PREP COOLER DOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE LOOSE.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. ALSO IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES.
SEAL OPENING IN CEILING OF REAR STORAGE ROOM.
JUL 192012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Floors in corners and along wallbase in storage area and outside storage shed not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Light not provided in outside shed. Instructed to install light fixture. Light bulb not shielded inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to shield bulb.
Unnecessary articles stored in outside shed. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
NOV 22011FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 15 LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT & 6 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO FURNANCE & HOT WATER TANK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/2/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 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. DETAIL CLEAN AN MAINTAIN LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR WALL UNDER FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. DETAIL CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT STORE. REPLACE LIGHTS UNDER EXHAUST HOOD
SEP 12011PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED CHICKEN RANGING FROM 102.9F-104.6F STORED INSIDE OF 2- LARGE PLASTIC STORAGE BINS ON SHELVING UNIT IN PREP AREA.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW AT THIS TIME.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX 20 LBS. $100.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA & NO SOAP & TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM ALSO OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WEARING PLASTIC GLOVES WENT TO HAND SINK & WASHED HANDS WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON.INSTUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP & TOWELS AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES.GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICIES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030).
Inspector Comments: 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. DETAIL CLEAN AN MAINTAIN LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS
Inspector Comments: Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR WALL UNDER FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK.
Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. DETAIL CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT STORE. REPLACE LIGHTS UNDER EXHAUST HOOD
MAR 102011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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. DETAIL CLEAN AN MAINTAIN LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS
Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR WALL UNDER FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. DETAIL CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT STORE. REPLACE LIGHTS UNDER EXHAUST HOOD.
JUN 222010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST RESEAL ALL RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER VIOLATION STILL PENDING
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILE THRU-OUT PREMISES VIOLATION STILL PENDING
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES. VIOLATION STILLING PENDING
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER ON LIGHT REAR PREP AREA VIOLATION STILL PENDING
MAR 112010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST RESEAL ALL RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER VIOLATION STILL PENDING
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILE THRU-OUT PREMISES VIOLATION STILL PENDING
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES. VIOLATION STILLING PENDING
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER ON LIGHT REAR PREP AREA VIOLATION STILL PENDING
JAN 252010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST RESEAL ALL RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILE THRU-OUT PREMISES
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER ON LIGHT REAR PREP AREA
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