SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

YELLOW ROSE CAFE INC.

BEAT. 48/100

5640 N ELSTON AVE · FOREST GLEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 28, 2025 · passed

Failed 3 of 22 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
22
16 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
98
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jul 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 28
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 20
2025
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE PRODUCES AN IMPROPER SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 150.1F. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DISH MACHINE SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF RAISING THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS TO A MINIMUM OF 160F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. SEE COMMENTS.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 26
2024
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR S ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA.

JUN 7
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND DISHMACHINE AT PREMISES NOT IN USE. MUST REMOVE OR REPAIR.

MAY 31
2023
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS FOR UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SOLD AT PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.(FLOUR.SUGAR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND DISHMACHINE AT PREMISES NOT IN USE.MUST REMOVE OR REPAIR.

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JAN 5
2022
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN FRONT 6-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

OBSERVED GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD INSIDE FRONT CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CARD BOARD BOXES AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHILDS COVERS ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES AND ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 5
2021
PASSED
0 violations
APR 27
2021
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED SHELLED EGGS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 48.2F. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN 6-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. SAUSAGE PATTIES FOUND AT 53.4F, APPROXIMATELY 12 CARTONS OF SHELLED EGGS FOUND AT 54.9F, SAUSAGE LINKS FOUND AT 44.2F, SLICED HAM FOUND AT 45.9F, APPROXIMATELY 10 BOTTLES OF MILK WITH HEAVY CREAM FOUND AT 46.9F, CHORIZO FOUND AT 46.1F, HALF & HALF FOUND AT 47.1F AND APPROXIMATELY 10-12 PACKAGES OF SLICED CHEESE FOUND AT 45.3F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 210 LBS AT A COST OF $350.00. PROPER COLD HOLDING TCS FOOD ITEMS MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED DISCLOSURE MISSING ON FOOD ITEMS AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT MISSING AT BOTTOM OF MENU. MUST PROVIDE AN ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE COOKED TO ORDER OR SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (BURGERS, STEAK, EGGS). AT THE BOTTOM OF MENU, PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, "*THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." PROVIDED MANAGER ON SITE WITH EXAMPLES ON HOW TO CORRECTLY WRITE CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF 6-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT 47.5F. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. 6-DOOR REFRIGERATOR HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE. LAST SERVICE WAS DONE ON 1/7/2021. NO PEST CONTROL SERVICES WERE COMPLETED IN 2020. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES ON PREMISES AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C).

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED NUMEROUS OF CARD BOARD BOXES IN REAR BY 6-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1/22/2020 REPORT #2357102. #51-OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT SODA MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090.

JAN 22
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED WORN OUT DOOR GASKETS AT 6-DOOR REFRIGERATOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE WORN OUT DOOR GASKETS A 6-DOOR REFIGERATOR.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET HIGH TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT SODA MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LOCATE OR INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE AT SODA MACHINE

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS DIRTY AT DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT DRY STORAGE AREA.

JAN 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

N0 EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL, HAND SOAP AND SIGNAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN 4 DOOR REACH IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

INSTRUCTED TO INFORM CONSUMERS OF SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED FOODS BY WAY OF DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER WRITTEN ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE SOME COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD AND OTHER FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE, SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLE AND BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER NOT CLEAN WITH FOOD SPLASHED AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND REPAINT.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR REPLACE LIGHT BULB WITH SHATTERED PROOFED LIGHT BULB.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

THREE EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOODS WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

JUL 26
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Prep table lower shelving in rear kitchen area had peeling paint/exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess food debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Walls the had peeling paint, exposed plaster in rear kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Missing light shields in rear kitchen prep area, shall be provided.

JAN 13
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust in rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Prep table in rear kitchen lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Wall by prep table in rear kitchen area had food splattering, not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

MAR 21
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE CHEST FREEZER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH SOME DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND ON ALL CORNERS IN FRONT PREP AREA.------USABLE ITEMS, CLEANING SUPPLIES (SOAP, BLEACH ETC.) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) OFF THE FLOOR.

MAR 6
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOODS INISDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSIL TO PREVENT COMTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

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

EXHAUST HOOD, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

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

FLOOR THROUGH-OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE WATER AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE.

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

LIGHT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHIELDS OVER BULBS.

OCT 22
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE-BUILD-UP AT THE REACH-IN ICE BOX FREEZER ACROSS FROM THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

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

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR AREA ABOVE THE REACH-IN ICE BOX FREEZER.

FEB 4
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF THE 6DR REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND DEBRI.

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

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE-BUILD-UP AT THE MILK REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED. OBSERVED WASH CLOTHS ON TOP OF THE SERVICE COUNTERS.

JAN 7
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED THE FOLLOWING POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 52.5F TO 78.1F AT FOOD PREP TABLE BEING OFFERED FOR SALE. 3 TRAYS OF EGGS AT 52.4F, HAM AT 78.1F AND HASH BROWN AT 52.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCTS WORTH 26IBS AT $60 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. CRITIACAL CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION # 7-38-005(A)

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AND WHERE EVER NEEDED WITH DATE AND NAME OF PRODUCTS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UPRIGHT FREEZER BY SODA DISPENSER AT THE FRONT COUNTER

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN SANITZE AND MONITOR AT ALL TIMES NOZZLES OF THE SODA DISPENSER AT THE FRONT DISPLAY AREA.

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

NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

JUL 11
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, front counter shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Peeling paint, exposed insulation in closet area in rear kitchen shall be repaired/sealed.

NOV 8
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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

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

Shelving rack had exposed raw wood in rear kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Non food contact surfaces of rear prep table in rear kitchen area not clean needs detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floor under shelving, reach in freezer in prep area need cleaning.

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

Damaged/stained ceiling tile in front counter area shall be replaced/repaired, ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean need cleaning.

MAR 10
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving in front counter area need cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine need cleaning.

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving, and storage room area not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Walls that had peeling paint, gaps, holes in rear kitchen prep area, shall be repair. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

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

Missing light shields in rear kitchen prep area shall be provided, light shields need claning in kitchen area.

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

Exhaust canopy had excees grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(Ventilation)in coolers, bathrooms need cleaning.

AUG 9
2010
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Violation #02 now corrected.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Foods stored in coolers not labeld or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

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

Gaskets worn on cooler doors. Instructed to replace warn gaskets.

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

Cooking equipment, exterior between equipment, cooler shelves, prep counter and shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floor under equipment and corners not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and apply non-toxic sealant to floor in rear.

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

Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Coving along wallbase not maintained. Instructed to replace worn coving or reseal.

JUL 21
2010
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Found front prep cooler internal temperature at 45.1F while in used, no potentially hazardous foods in cooler at this time. Manager aware of cooler thermometer inside reads 50.0F. Instructed to manager to repair cooler and cooler must maintain 40F or below during operation. "Held for Inspection" tag placed on cooler. No citation issued at this time.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Foods stored in coolers not labeld or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

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CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

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

Gaskets worn on cooler doors. Instructed to replace warn gaskets.

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

Cooking equipment, exterior between equipment, cooler shelves, prep counter and shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floor under equipment and corners not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and apply non-toxic sealant to floor in rear.

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

Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Coving along wallbase not maintained. Instructed to replace worn coving or reseal.

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