APR 1
2024
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ZARAGOZA RESTAURANT.
YOUR CALL. 59/100
4852 S PULASKI RD · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 1, 2024 · passed
10 of 17 inspections passed, 3 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 16 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
10 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
85
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jan 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AND MAINTENANCE.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 32023FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
APR 3
2023
FAILED
7 violationsDETAILS
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS (COATS, PURSES, ETC) IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MULTI USE EATING UTENSILS (FORKS, KNIVES, ETC) NOT INVERTED. INSTD TO STORE INVERTED.
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.
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
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE 60
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 92021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 9
2021
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN
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
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
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 22020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 2
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
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
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
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
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 222019FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 22
2019
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
SEE VIOLATION # 60
12. FOOD RECEIVED AT PROPER TEMPERATURE
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIOLATION#60
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 162018PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 16
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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.
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).
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN 1-COMPARTMENT SCRAPE SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE .
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
4-101.16 SPONGES ON SITE FOR CLEANING. INSTD TO REMOVE SPONGES.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-301.14 - NO VENTILATION FOR 1-BURNER STOVE IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE OR PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND HAVE FOR VERIFICATION.
OCT 52017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 5
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FRONT CUTTING BOARD NO CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
JUN 272016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 27
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.
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 242015PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 24
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AREA.
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.
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.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS AS REQUIRED.
APR 32014PASSED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 3
2014
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 152013PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 15
2013
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN REAR OF PREMISES
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 82013FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 8
2013
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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
* 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
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
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
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
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN REAR OF PREMISES
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 282012PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 28
2012
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 142011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 14
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE BARRIER BETWEEN FRONT COUNTER SEATING AREA AND SERVING LINE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM OR HAVE WINDOW ABLE TO OEPN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER (UNUSED PIECES OF EQUIPMENT) IN REAR.
JAN 52010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 5
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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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