MAY 14
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ZAM ZAM MIDDLE EASTERN GRILL.
YOUR CALL. 72/100
3461 N CLARK ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 14, 2025 · passed
10 of 16 inspections passed, 3 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 12 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
10 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
78
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since May 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BOXES OF SAUCES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED OFF SIDE OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED VARIOUS SCOOPS IN LARGE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE MIDDLE BASIN DRAIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE LEAKING HEAVILY WHEN MIDDLE BASIN AND RIGHT BASIN ARE DRAINING OR IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING IN GOOD REPAIR.
APR 92024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 9
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED CRACKED CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT COVERS.
MAY 102023PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 10
2023
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGER REMOVED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WHITE CHEST FREEZERS RUSTED , NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT PREP AREA ALSO PROVIDE HANDLES FOR THE DOORS OF ALL BLACK STAND UP REACH IN COOLERS. REPAIR/REPLACE
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
SEP 202022PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 20
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-SLICED TOMATOES 46.5F, HUMUS 45.5F, STEAK 54.8F, FALAFEL 58.7F, DURMA 46.8F, MUTHWAMA 50.1F. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED THE TEMPERATURE OF THE SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 53.4F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN'S AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED MISSING DAMAGED WALL TILES AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, STAINED CEILING TILES, AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED TILES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING FANS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
APR 272021PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
APR 27
2021
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE SINK WAS NOTED FOR FOOD PREP.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST NOT STORE KNIVES OR OTHER UTENSILS BETWEEN THE REAR PREP SOUTH WALL AND ELECTRICAL PIPING. MUST PROVIDE PROPER WASHABLE KNIFE/UTENSIL HOLDERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR SEALING ANY OPENINGS ON THE FRONT CYLINDER COOKERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----EXTREMELY SOILED CLOTH CURTAINS SEPARATING THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING DAMAGED WALL TILES NEXT TO THE FRONT PREP COOLER AND BAG STORAGE SHELVING. ----MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE WASHROOM.---- CHIPPING PLASTER AND PEELING PAINT NEXT TO THE ELECTRIC GRINDER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST REPLACE.
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JAN 92020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 9
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS (X3) ALSO PREP AREA HAND WASH BOWL COLD WATER HANDLE STUCK. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND COLD WATER HANDLE MUST WORK AT SAID SINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALLS INSIDE WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN WALLS IN WASHROOM.
JUN 272019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 27
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED USED MEAT SLICER ON TOP IMMOBILE PREP TABLE STORED INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE WITHOUT HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK(PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS) OR RELOCATE MENTIONED UNIT TO KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
BROKEN/INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER AND UNITS THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE TWO AND THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
BULK FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WET/DRY WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MILK-CRATES ARE USED FOR FOOD ELEVATION INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CRATE AND PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS BY THW WALL.REPAIR/REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED IN THE UTILITY MOP SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVES AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
BURNED LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE.BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED.
JUN 252019FAILED16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 25
2019
FAILED
16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS(CHICKEN,BEEF) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS(CHICKEN,BEEF ETC) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 "CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION" ON 6-26-19 TWO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED USED MEAT SLICER ON TOP IMMOBILE PREP TABLE STORED INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE WITHOUT HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK(PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS) OR RELOCATE MENTIONED UNIT TO KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 65 LBS OF SLICED MARINATE CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 55.4F TO 60.1F; 20 LBS OF SLABS RAW BEEF AT TEMP OF 49.4F TO 61F; 55 LBS OF RAW SLICED MEAT AT TEMP OF 59.9F TO 61.6F. FOOD MENTIONED DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY EMPLOYEE AND OWNER. COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. TOTAL POUNDS 140,VALUE 350. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. COS
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
FOUND THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WITH TCS FOOD(RAW CHICKEN,BEEF) STORED INSIDE AT AIR TEMP OF 60F TO 65.6F. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
BROKEN/INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER AND UNITS THERMOMETRS INSIDE THE TWO AND THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE. -
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
BULK FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WET/DRY WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MILK-CRATES ARE USED FOR FOOD ELEVATION INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CRATE AND PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES. -
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
EXCESS DRY BLOOD AND OTHER ENCRUSTED FOOD ON INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER AND REACH-IN FREEZER. TCS FOODS(RAW MEAT,PASTOR MEAT,FALAFEL MIXTURE IN BAGS AND SOME OF THE BAG BROKEN) STORED ON TOP OR BY THE DIRTY AREA. OBSERVED DIRTY LINEN SOAKED AND FROZEN WITH FOOD LIQUIDS(,ANIMAL BLOODS AND UNRECOGNIZABLE FOODS) STORED AT BOTTOM SHELF BETWEEN REACH-IN FREEZER DOOR AND SHELF,SO LIQUIDS WONT LEAK OUT FROM UNIT. OBSERVED FOOD STORED UNDER DIRTY SHELF: ENCRUSTED WITH DRY BLOOD AND OTHER FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER AND REACH-IN FREEZER AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-025,CITATION ISSUED ON 6-26-19 BOTH UNIT WERE CLEANED,SANITIZED AND FOOD IS PROPERLY STORED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS BY THW WALL.REPAIR/REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVES AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED IN THE UTILITY MOP SINK. -
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
BURNED LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE.BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED.
OCT 252018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 25
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SANITATION MANAGERS ON PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
NOV 72017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 7
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PAINT/SEAL RAW WOOD SHELF THAT SODA MACHINE SITS ON. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PAPER SHELF LINES. MUST MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED MISSING PANELS AND STAINED CEILING TILES ON CEILING AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND REPLACE MISSING PANELS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION FOR THE ICE MAKER AT THE SODA DISPENSER MACHINE AT THE FRONT DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION EQUIPMENT.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION ON SITE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MEET MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
AUG 282017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 28
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED MISSING PANELS AND STAINED CEILING TILES ON CEILING AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND REPLACE MISSING PANELS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION FOR THE ICE MAKER AT THE SODA DISPENSER MACHINE AT THE FRONT DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION EQUIPMENT.
AUG 212017FAILED7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 21
2017
FAILED
7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 69.8F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-HUMUS 58.4F, SALSA 61.2F, BABA GHANOUGE 66.7F, CHICK PEA 59F, BEEF 66.2F, FELAFEL 75.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 7LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
NOTED WAST WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HEAVY DIRT AND OFFENSIVE ODOR ON TO THE FLOOR AT THE REAR PREP AREA. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED PLUMBERS FOR REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030. PLUMBERS ARRIVED AND RODDED DRAIN LINE TO CLEAR IT.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. ELIMINATE FLIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED MISSING PANELS AND STAINED CEILING TILES ON CEILING AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND REPLACE MISSING PANELS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION FOR THE ICE MAKER AT THE SODA DISPENSER MACHINE AT THE FRONT DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION EQUIPMENT.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR NETS OR CAPS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AT THE FOOD PREP AREA.
AUG 292016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 29
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE INSIDE BOTTOM OF THE PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DAMAGED /STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE . CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE 2 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 122016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 12
2016
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED 1 INCH OPEN GAP LOCATED IN THE REAR AREA LANDING TO THE GARBAGE AREA LONG HALL WAY, NOTICED FRUIT FLIES 10 IN DINNING AREA,BATHROOM 5-10, SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED THE DOOR AND ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE INSIDE BOTTOM OF THE PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DAMAGED /STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE . CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE 2 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER. MUST PROVIDE .
AUG 102015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 10
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL COVING THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INFORMATION GIVEN, INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.
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