ZARAGOZA RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

4852 S PULASKI RD · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

17 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2024.

Last inspected Apr 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 1

2024

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AND MAINTENANCE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN AND LOOSE GASKET ON 1-DOOR COOLER UNIT IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LINER ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RESIDUE AND SPILLAGE IN SINGLE-DOOR COOLERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORING IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA TO HAVE VOIDS AND BE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED IN THE BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR AND NEAR THE REAR EXTERIOR DOOR(SODA).INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

APR 10

2023

PASS · 0 violations

APR 3

2023

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Chemical Safety

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS (COATS, PURSES, ETC) IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MULTI USE EATING UTENSILS (FORKS, KNIVES, ETC) NOT INVERTED. INSTD TO STORE INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALUMINUM FOIL ON BOTTOM OF BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE/STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

MULTIPLE LARGE POTS ON SITE UNABLE TO IMMERSE IN BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTD TO INSTALL LARGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO ACCOMMODATE IMMERSION OF SUCH POTS OR REMOVE POTS FROM PREMISES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE 60

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 8/9/21 REPORT 2523801 NOT CORRECTED. 47 4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN 58 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). MISSING VERIFICATION OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

AUG 9

2021

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR IN VARIOUS AREAS OF PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED AND UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EAISLY CLEANABLE

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

1-BURNER STOVE NOT UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTD TO REMOVE 1[BURNER STOVE OR HAVE LARGER VENTILATION SYSTEM SO ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT FITS COMPLETLEY UNDER

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING VERIFICATION OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

NOV 2

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

2 LARGE DEEP CONTAINERS OF BIRRIA CONSOME (GOAT BROTH) DATED YESTERDAY IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 54.1F-56.2F. PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED. APPROX 20LBS $50 VALUE

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

IMPROPER COOLING OF COOKED BIRRIA CONSOME (GOAT BROTH). INSTD TO PROPERLY COOL: (1) ARRANGE IN EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE MAXIMUM HEAT TRANSFER THROUGH THE CONTAINER WALLS; AND (2) LOOSELY COVERED OR UNCOVERED IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION DURING THE COOLING PERIOD TO FAICLITATE HEAT TRANSFER FROM THE SURFACE OF THE FOOD

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

LARGE POTS FOR COOKING BIRRIA (GOAT) UNABLE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR FIT IN DISHMACHINE INSTD TO REMOVE LARGE POTS AND PROVIDE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF SINK/DISHMACHINE OR INSTALL LARGER 3-COMPATMENT SINK OR DISHMACHINE

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN TRAINING

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JUL 29

2019

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 22

2019

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED THE PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, BUT MISSING SOME EQUIPMENT AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

SEE VIOLATION # 60

Minor Other

12. FOOD RECEIVED AT PROPER TEMPERATURE

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY TABLE STORAGE ARE IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION#60

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE ON VIOLATION #10 NO HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA/DISHMACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. CORRECT BY DATE 11/16/2018. REPORT #2201046 DATE 8/16/2018. ALSO NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FROM REPORT#2201046 DATE 8/16/2018, CORRECT BY DATE 11/16/2018. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

AUG 16

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) - MO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-12(A).

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11(A) NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11(A)- NO HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA/WAREWASHING AREA WHERE DISHMACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN 1-COMPARTMENT SCRAPE SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE .

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

4-101.16 SPONGES ON SITE FOR CLEANING. INSTD TO REMOVE SPONGES.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.11 (B-E). OBSERVED CRACKED CERAMIC SERVING PLATES/BOWLS ON SITE. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND USE PROPER FOOD GRADE UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED CILANTRO/PRODUCE BEING STORED IN ORIGINAL PLASTIC, MILK CRATE TYPE CONTAINERS FROM SUPPLIER AFTER BEING RINSED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, APPROVED FOR COMMERCIAL MULTI-USE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12(c)- LARGE POTS FOR COOKING BIRRIA (GOAT) UNABLE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR FIT IN DISHMACHINE INSTD TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF SINK OR DISHMACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114(A)- EXTREME CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WHERE HOT WATER TANK LOCATED. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL ARTICLES FROM AREA AND MAINTAIN CLEAR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201-11 PLASTIC LINING ON WALLS IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE AND HAVE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-301.14 - NO VENTILATION FOR 1-BURNER STOVE IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE OR PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND HAVE FOR VERIFICATION.

OCT 5

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FRESH MASA BEING DELIVERED IN A GROCERY BAG FROM CHEPES TORILLAS 1948 S. CICERO IL. 60804 PHONE 1-708652-3507. INSTRUCTED THE WHOLESALER MUST USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER/OR BAGGIE/ZIPLOC. ALSO OBSERVED A PLASTIC PREP TABLE IN REAR, NOT DESIGNED FOR PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH PROPER FOOD GRADE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FRONT CUTTING BOARD NO CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

JUN 27

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

UNHYGIENIC FOOD HANDLING PRACTICES OBSERVED. OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE TAKE TORTILLAS OFF OF THE GRILL WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. ALSO OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE FAIL TO WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER TAKING OFF GLOVES AND PUTTING ON A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS AND TO WASH HANDS BETWEEN CHANGING GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.

Serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1547413 ON 8/24/15 NOT CORRECTED: 45 - FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT STORED IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG IN THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

AUG 24

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

LARGE DEEP PLASTIC CONTAINER OF COOKED GOAT MEAT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 75.2F IN COOLER. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES FOR COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. APPROX 10LBS $100 VALUE.

Minor Sanitation

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

GARBAGE BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD (GOAT). INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT FOR FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DUE TO EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE AND INSPECT GREASE TRAP.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETER THAT IS ABLE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES UNDER 100F. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER THERMOMETER.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS AS REQUIRED.

APR 3

2014

PASS 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SPATULA STORED ON FLOOR. STORE ALL FOOD UTENSILS IN A CLEAN AREA WHEN NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITH TOP IN DISREPAIR AND GASKETS IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR OF REPLACE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR IN DISREPAIR IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES SO THAT FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNCLEAN WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DIRT IN CORNERS AND BEHIND GRILL ALSO IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND REFRIGERATORS. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND REAR PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SOUTHWESTERN CORNER OF CEILING ABOVE CHEST FREEZER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR CEILING IN SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BASEMENT ABOVE CHEST FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNCLEAN VENT WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION WITHIN INTERIOR OR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLOSET IN FOOD PREP AREA CONTAINING SPICES STORED ON FLOOR. ALL FOOD INCLUDING SPICES NEEDS TO BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO DETER RODENT/INSECT ACTIVITY.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED REAR CLOSET NEAR BACK DOOR WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. CLEAN ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO DETER RODENT /INSECT ACTIVITY.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED NON HANDLED SCOOPS USED IN READY TO EAT FOOD INCLUDING SHREDDED CHEESE AND DICED ONIONS. REPLACE WITH HANDLED SCOOPS WHERE HANDLE IS STORED OUT OF PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES TO MINIMIZE CONTACT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

OBSERVED PATRONS TRAVELING THROUGH KITCHEN AND FOOD PREP AREA IN ORDER TO USE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ARE ALLOWED IN KITCHEN AND FOOD PREP AREAS.

JAN 15

2013

PASS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA NEAR BASEMENT DOOR ALSO COOKING EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING OF GREASE

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA ARE IN POOR REPAIR FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REPAIR OPENING IN CEILING OF BASEMENT WHERE CHEST FREEZER IS LOCATED TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN REAR OF PREMISES

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR AND FRONT STORAGE CLOSETS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

JAN 8

2013

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF 1/4 GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR NEXT TO BASEMENT STAIRS MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

PREMISES IS OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS OVEN BRAISED GOAT MEAT

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA NEAR BASEMENT DOOR ALSO COOKING EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING OF GREASE

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA ARE IN POOR REPAIR FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REPAIR OPENING IN CEILING OF BASEMENT WHERE CHEST FREEZER IS LOCATED TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN REAR OF PREMISES

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR AND FRONT STORAGE CLOSETS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

JUN 28

2012

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUST BUILDUP.

Critical Pest Activity

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

CLUTTER IN THE BACK AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT BOXES, BAGS, OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT,ECT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CLUTTER AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

JAN 14

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE BARRIER BETWEEN FRONT COUNTER SEATING AREA AND SERVING LINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM OR HAVE WINDOW ABLE TO OEPN.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CLUTTER (UNUSED PIECES OF EQUIPMENT) IN REAR.

JAN 5

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.Must invert:Multiuse utensils on shelving units.

Minor Sanitation

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.Must clean:Filters at hood of cooking equipment.

Minor Sanitation

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.Must seal:Hole in floor under 3-compartment sink.

Minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.Must provide:light shields & endcaps in front prep area.

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