APR 11
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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WHALE FISH & CHICKEN.
BEAT. 25/100
5650 W DIVISION ST · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 11, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 5 of 10 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
54
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Dec 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING; A BOX OF CHICKEN AND A BOX OF FISH THAWING AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO THAW PROPERLY.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNIT IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS (CHEESE) BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY USING FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GREASE IN SURROUNDING AREA OF OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED/BROKEN EQUIPMENT BEHIND THE DISPLAY COOLER NEAR THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND IN THE DRY STRORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE AND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHTBULB OUT AT THE OVERHEAD HOOD AT THE GRILL/FRYER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON DUTY WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SMOKING ON SITE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; SMELLED CIGARETTE SMOKE WITH EVIDENCE OF A CIGARETTE BUTT IN THE TRASH CAN. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE SMOKING IN PROHIBITED AREAS TO ADHERE TO THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-015.
OCT 112024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 11
2024
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER MISSING FROM THE FOLLOWING COLD-HOLDING UNITS: FRONT REACH-IN COOLER, 2-DOOR UPRIGHT CHICKEN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED INDIVIDUALLY-PACKAGED COLESLAW CONTAINERS IN THE FRONT REACH-IN COOLER TO BE MISSING ADEQUATE FOOD IDENTITY LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS THAT INCLUDE THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED, THE LIST OF INGREDIENTS, THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACUTURER, AND OTHER STANDARDS OF IDENTITY AS REQUIRED BY THE LAW AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED SINGLE-USE STYROFOAM CUP USED AS SCOOP IN SEVERAL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SINGLE-USE CUPS AND REPLACE WITH MULTI-USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF VEGETABLE SHREDDER EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOIL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FLOOR-MOUNTED DRAIN GRATE NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR AREA TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED AND CLOGGED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. NO EVIDENCE OF DRAIN CLOGGING OR BACKUP OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR-MOUNTED DRAIN GRATE AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING FIXTURES EASILY-CLEANABLE.
OCT 42024FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 4
2024
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA WITH DAMAGED P-TRAP AND OBSTRUCTED BY SUPPLIES, INACCESSIBLE FOR USE BY EMPLOYEES. THE FACILITY HAS A FUNCTIONAL HANDWASHING SINK ON THE WALL DIRECTLY BEHIND THE NON-FUNCTIONAL HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDWASHING SINK P-TRAP AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SINK FUNCTIONAL WITH WATER SUPPLY AND AVAILABLE FOR USE BY FOOD EMPLOYEES FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS MISSING FROM HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND RESTROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS OR OTHER APPROVED MEANS OF DRYING HANDS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. THE PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS NOT PROVIDED AT REAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER MISSING FROM THE FOLLOWING COLD-HOLDING UNITS: FRONT REACH-IN COOLER, 2-DOOR UPRIGHT CHICKEN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS' FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN THEM AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED INDIVIDUALLY-PACKAGED COLESLAW CONTAINERS IN THE FRONT REACH-IN COOLER TO BE MISSING ADEQUATE FOOD IDENTITY LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS THAT INCLUDE THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED, THE LIST OF INGREDIENTS, THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACUTURER, AND OTHER STANDARDS OF IDENTITY AS REQUIRED BY THE LAW AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED SINGLE-USE STYROFOAM CUP USED AS SCOOP IN SEVERAL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SINGLE-USE CUPS AND REPLACE WITH MULTI-USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF VEGETABLE SHREDDER EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOIL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FLOOR-MOUNTED DRAIN GRATE NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR AREA TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED AND CLOGGED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. NO EVIDENCE OF DRAIN CLOGGING OR BACKUP OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR-MOUNTED DRAIN GRATE AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING FIXTURES EASILY-CLEANABLE.
SEP 52023PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 5
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED ONE LARGE LIVE ROACH IN HINGE OF TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA.CORRECTED ON SITE LARGE ROACH WAS KILLED AND REMOVED BY EMPLOYEE BEFORE END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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AUG 162023FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 16
2023
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2579366 ON 8/1/23 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED OVER 4 LIVE COCKROACHES INSIDE HOOD ABOVE COOK LINE, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
AUG 142023FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 14
2023
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, GREASE TRAP, INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2579366 ON 8/1/23 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED OVER 12 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE REAR HANDSINK, WALLS, FRONT COUNTER AREA, AND AROUND THE DISH WASHING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
AUG 92023FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 9
2023
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 OBSERVED UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT CLEAN, WATER STAINED, DEBRIS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, GREASE TRAP, INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS ESPECIALLY AROUND WATER PIPES GOING INTO THE WALL.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2579366 ON 8/1/23 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED OVER 10 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR, WALLS AND ON EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND AROUND THE DISH WASHING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 12023FAILED16 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 1
2023
FAILED
16 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 5 LIVE ROACHES SCATTERED THROUGH OUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
STORE ALL TO GO CONTAINERS INVERTED. ALL TO GO CONTAINERS NEED TO BE PROTECTED FROM DIRT AND DUST.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SHELVING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA MADE OF UNSEALED WOOD. FOUND RUSTY METAL SHELVES INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AND INSIDE THE BEVERAGE AIR UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL WOOD SHELVES, AND REPAINT/REFINISH THE METAL SHELVING TO REMOVE RUST.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT CLEAN, WATER STAINED, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID BROKEN AND LID NOT TIGHTLY FITTING CAUSING LOTS OF FLIES IN DUMPSTER AREA. MUST REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLEAR LIQUID POOLING ON FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON FAN IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
DEC 192022PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 19
2022
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS IN THE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS, CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS, AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SHELVING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA MADE OF UNSEALED WOOD. FOUND RUSTY METAL SHELVES INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AND INSIDE THE BEVERAGE AIR UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL WOOD SHELVES, AND REPAINT/REFINISH THE METAL SHELVING TO REMOVE RUST.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE GASKETS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR TURBO AIR UPRIGHT COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE BURNED OUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE DISH AND PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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