SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

WHITE CASTLE #21.

BEAT. 37/100

3132 N HARLEM AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 7, 2025 · passed

Failed 5 of 21 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
21
13 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
83
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jul 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 7
2025
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 5
2025
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 NOTED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN UNDER EQUIPMENT, BEHIND ICE MACHINE, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND HANDSINKS. ALSO NOTED BROKEN FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT#2626135 DATED 10/27/2025: (54) 5-501.13 - OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LIDS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW BE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. MUST CORRECT BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED

OCT 27
2025
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

(54) 5-501.13 - OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LIDS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN UNDER EQUIPMENT,BEHIND ICE MACHINE, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDSINKS. ALSO NOTED BROKEN FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES

DEC 26
2024
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED DAMAGED AUTOMATIC FAUCET WATER SENSOR IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED LITTER SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS OUTSIDE IN DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE FRYERS IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 6
2023
PASSED
0 violations
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DEC 4
2023
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13--OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING COMPLETION FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-20-2023, REPORT #2585451. #10-OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AT 145F. WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM FOUND AT 149F. BOTH ARE AUTOMATIC HAND SINKS. A HANDWASHING SINK shall have maximum hot water temperature of 49°C (120°F) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 20
2023
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AT 145F. WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM FOUND AT 149F. BOTH ARE AUTOMATIC HAND SINKS. A HANDWASHING SINK shall have maximum hot water temperature of 49°C (120°F) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LITTER ON GROUND SURROUNDING OUTDOOR DUMPSTER AREA.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING COMPLETION FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/11/2021, REPORT #2523885. #47-4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER(MIDDLE DOOR). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET. #55-6-201.17--INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY LEADING TO WASHROOMS. #55-6-501.12--OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS.MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 11
2021
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14-- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS (3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA).

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

4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER(MIDDLE DOOR). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17--INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND HALLWAY LEADING TO WASHROOMS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12--OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS.MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13--OBSERVED LOOSE COVING TILES BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11--INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE AT REAR ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.

AUG 4
2021
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS (3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA).

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST PEST PROOF SAID DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER(MIDDLE DOOR). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND HALLWAY LEADING TO WASHROOMS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS.MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE COVING TILES BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE AT REAR ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.

JUN 11
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.8F). NOTED SLICED CHEESE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 48.7F/47.5F/46.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.OF. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $100.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 15 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND REACH-IN COOLER WITH TCS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.8F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER COOLERS WITH TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. ALSO NOTED UNABLE TO CLOSE THE DOOR PROPERLY DUE TO BROKEN RUBBER GASKET. MUST REPAIR. REACH-IN COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. SEE COMMENTS BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS ABOVE FRYER AND GRILL.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTER TOP BEHIND HEATING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HEAVY LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK (NEXT TO HAND SINK) IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA. NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.

AUG 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED

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

OBSERVED GASKETS AT ALL COOLER DOORS WEARING AWAY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE GASKETS AT ALL COOLER DOORS. CORE VIOLATION

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

INTERIOR OF THREE DOOR REACH IN COOLER HAS FOOD PARTICULATES AT BASE OF UNIT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THREE DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICES AT MOP SINK AND ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICES AT ICE MAKER AND MOP SINK. CORE VIOLATION

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING PANELS AT REAR .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING PANELS. CORE VIOLATION

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AT REAR OF RESTAURANT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS. CORE VIOLATION

SEP 23
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WALLS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS,

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LOW WATER PRESSURE AT FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

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

CLUTTER OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE, PROVIDE SHELVING TO BETTER STORE WANTED ITEMS,

DEC 28
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB INSIDE HOT HOLDING (FRIES) UNIT IN PREP AREA.

DEC 10
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB INSIDE HOT HOLDING (FRIES) UNIT IN PREP AREA.

NOV 20
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND FACILITIES (BREAKFAST PREP COOLER) WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 53.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. ALL EQUIPMENT THAT HOLDS HOT/COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT THE APPROPRIATE TEMPERATURES TO MAKE SURE FOOD IS KEPT AT SAFE TEMPERATURES. THE SAID COOLER WAS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS DURING STORAGE INSIDE BREAKFAST PREP COOLER. NOTED BREAKFAST SAUSAGE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 52.5F AND RAW EGGS INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 50.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED BREAKFAST SAUSAGE AND RAW EGGS. APPROXIMATE TOTAL AMOUNT OF 8 LBS AND APPROXIMATE TOTAL VALUE OF $70.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES THROUGHOUT, BEVERAGE COUNTER IN DINING AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREA.-------MUST RESEAL UNSEALED BASEBOARD TILES WITH GAP/OPENING BEHIND ICE MACHINE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND PREP AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OCT 3
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated in coolers, must properly date food items in coolers.

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

Caulk around sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

FEB 25
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Gasket at (1) door cooler near front grill(loose).Instructed to repair gasket.

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

Hood/filters above grill not cleaned.Instructed to clean and remove grease build up and maintain.

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

Floors along walls and in all corners in need for further cleaning and repair coving(loose) along baseboards throughout.

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

Provide hair restraints for all food handlers when working around open foods.

JUN 27
2013
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not dated/labeled in reach in coolers, must date and label food items in reach in coolers.

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

Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in coolers door gaskets that were in state of disrepair, shall be replaced/repaired.

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(had excess grease build up).

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

Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen area not clean, need cleaning.

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen areas, and bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.

APR 24
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. INTERIOR PANEL OF THE SODA MACHINE UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
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. FLOORS AT THE REAR AREA,BOILER,MOPSINK,CORNER OF 3 DOOR COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
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. BASE WALLS AROUND MOPSINK,ENTRANCE DOOR TO PREP AREA ,UNDER HAND SINK IN BAD REPAIR ,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/APPLY SEALANT

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. 2 BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH AREA AND PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED;UNCLEAN LIGHT FIXTURES IN FRONT PREP MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED

JUN 24
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Ice build-up inside reach-in freezer. Instructed to remove ice build-up from unit.

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

Interior deep fryer cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floor behind equipment and under deep fryers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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

Stock stored on floor in rear. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher off floor and away from wall.

JUL 20
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. INTERIOR OF 1 PREP COOLER NEAR CASHIER UNCLEAN-AIR FAN,WALLS -INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLEAN ALL THE TIME

MINORSanitation
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. FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE,WALKIN FREEZER,FLOOR DRAINS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
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. CEILING TILES ABOVE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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