SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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WHALE FISH & CHICKEN.

BEAT. 18/100

1828 W 79TH ST · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 18, 2021 · passed

Failed 4 of 11 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
4 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
98
includes 20 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Apr 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 18
2021
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENING IN WALLS BETWEEN OFFICE AND WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS, FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND OFFICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

SEP 30
2021
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN ITALIAN BEEF 150.3F PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS AND INSIDE FRYER CABINETS IN PREP, STORAGE, WASHROOM AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS, FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND OFFICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: OBSERVED OPENING IN WALLS BETWEEN OFFICE AND WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

AUG 2
2021
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENING IN WALLS BETWEEN OFFICE AND WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN HALLWAY NEAR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JUL 26
2021
FAILED
13 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE AND FILLED WITH MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP, WASHROOM AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOM AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS AND SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING, WATER HEATER AND OFFICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKING DRAINPIPE ON HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS, FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND OFFICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

APR 30
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR SLUSHIE PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER OR MOVE PREP AREA NEAR ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS ON SITE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNIT,ROLLING CARTS,PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES,PREP COOLERS,CHEST FREEZER,FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES(UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR YARD.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL NEAR SERVICE COUNTER AND LOBBY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP FROM VENTS THROUGHOUT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING TOILET ROOM.

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APR 20
2020
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR SLUSHIE PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER OR MOVE PREP AREA NEAR ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS ON SITE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR BREAD RACK,CHEST FREEZER,UNDER PREP TABLE,UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,NEXT TO SAFE,HOT WATER TANK,WOOD TRIM NEAR REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/20/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR (NORTH/EAST).MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNIT,ROLLING CARTS,PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES,PREP COOLERS,CHEST FREEZER,FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON LID AND DRIPPING ALONG SIDES AND GREASE ON GROUND AROUND GREASE CONTAINER.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES(UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR YARD.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL NEAR SERVICE COUNTER AND LOBBY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP FROM VENTS THROUGHOUT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING TOILET ROOM.

MAR 4
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR SLUSHIE PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER OR MOVE PREP AREA NEAR ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS ON SITE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNIT,ROLLING CARTS,PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES,PREP COOLERS,CHEST FREEZER,FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES(UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR YARD.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL NEAR SERVICE COUNTER AND LOBBY.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.

FEB 20
2020
FAILED
18 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PIC HAS NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,STEAK,GYROS,ETC.) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:00 P.M. WITH VALID CERTIFICATE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR SLUSHIE PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER OR MOVE PREP AREA NEAR ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS ON SITE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF APPX.30LBS. GYROS ON SPIT AT ROTESSERIE AT 55.8F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.(COS).30LBS.$75.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF RAW CHICKEN WINGS AT 48.9F IN A BLACK PLASTIC CONTAINER ON PREP TABLE .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 40LBS.$65.(COS)(PRIORITY )(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION.

MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SLUSHIE PREP TABLE,ON FLOOR BEHIND SMALL CHEST FREEZER,BEHIND BREAD RACK,NEXT TO FURNACE,UNDER GLASS & 3- DOOR STORAGE REACH IN COOLER,ALL FRYER CABINETS AND MEAT SLICER ON DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELF.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/20/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BOTH REAR DOORS AND FRONT SOUTH EAST DOOR IN CORNER.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

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

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNIT,ROLLING CARTS,PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES,PREP COOLERS,CHEST FREEZER,FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAK AROUND BASE OF TOILET.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES(UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR YARD.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL NEAR SERVICE COUNTER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND KEEP DRY.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.

JUN 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESS INCURRED THAT IS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS NOR A CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATTION ISSUED.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, FISH, ETC.) THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL ALL TCS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING OR PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

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

FOUND THE CAN OPENER WITH DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND THE FOLLOWING WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP: -INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS. -THE STORAGE RACKS AND RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE THE WALK IN/REACH IN COOLERS AND STORAGE AREAS. -KNIFE RACK -LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN/REACH IN COOLERS -LARGE GARBAGE CANS USED TO STORE BULK INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL TO REMOVE THE THICK BUILD UP OF DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE. MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS WITH ACCUMILATED GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER AND UNDER/AROUND ALL SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS. -FOUND THE WALLS AND CEILING WITH DIRT, DUST AND FOOD SPILLS IN THE STORAGE AND FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, AROUND THE SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING THROUGH OUT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER DRYING WHEN NOT IN USE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THERE IS A HOLE IN THE WALL ACROSS FROM THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL. -BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.

MAR 23
2017
PASSED
4 violations
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS TO THE REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIORS OF THE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SHELVES IN STORAGE, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT WHERE DIRT, DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP IS PRESENT. REPAIR LARGE SECTION OF THE FLOOR IN POP STORAGE AREA WHICH MUST BE LEVEL TO PREVENT WATER, FOOD AND DEBRIS FROM SETTLING.

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

CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS AND DOORS WHERE PRESENT. REPAIR LARGE HOLE IN BASEBOARD NEAR BBQ STORGE RACK AND REPLACE MISSING WALL COVE IN SAME AREA.

APR 21
2016
PASSED
4 violations
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GREASY CARDBOARD LINING SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM THE SHELVES.

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

OBSERVED GASKETS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FRONT 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GASKETS.

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

OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE KNIFE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES.

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

OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHTS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD ALL LIGHTS.

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