ZIA'S TRATTORIA.
6695-6699 N NORTHWEST HWY · EDISON PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 16 inspections. 21 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 42021PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (PREP AREA, WASHROOMS AND BAR AREA).
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE IN FRONT BAR AREA AND IN THE DESSERT SERVICE STATION AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND REAR EXIT BOTTOM DOOR (KITCHEN) WITH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN OUT RUBBER GASKETS AROUND 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER INFRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE MAIN WALK-IN COOLER
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS (PLATES AND MULTI USE UTENSILS) WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO FIX LOOSE HANDSINK INFRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND FLOORS INSIDE LIQUOR (BASEMENT) WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND WALLS WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA INCLUDING ELECTRICAL CONDUITS AND PIPES.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE (BASEMENT) LIQUOR WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
MAR 62020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RESTROOMS WITH NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOMS.
OBSERVED FLOOR AND WALLS IN BASEMENT NOT FINISHED SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY FINISH FLOORS AND WALLS TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS AT HOT LINE GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS.
MAY 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS18 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
MUST PROPERLY MARKED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS
OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF, CHICKEN AND ASSORTED PRECOOKED MEATS) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER-COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD-BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME AND MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
MUST REPAIR WALLS ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND PROTECT SEWAGE PIPES OVER ICE MACHINE SO THEY DO NOT CROSS CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED COOKING POTS USED FOR SOUP COOKING TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(OR DISH MACHINE) AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.MUST USE SMALLER POTS OR MUST PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION HOW TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE AND/OR .MUST SUBMIT THE PROCEDURES TO CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION . 7-38.025 NO CITATION ISSUED
FACILITY USES HI TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT DRY BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING
MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOORS AND WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA
MUST PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELD ON LIGHT BULBS IN FOOD PREP AREA
MUST REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT BULBS IN FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
MAY 82019FAILED23 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
MUST PROPERLY MARKED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS
OBSERVED THAT FACILITY PREPARES AND SERVES SHELLFISH. SHELLFISH TAGS OBSERVED TO BE STORED WITH OUT PROPER DATING WHEN IS LAST ONE STORED OR PREPARED.MUST MAINTAIN RECORDS, PROPERLY MARKED TAGS AND STORED THEM FOR 90 DAYS FROM DATE LAST ONE FROM BOX PREPARED OR SOLD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO SHELL STOCK TAG ATTACHED TO BULK CONTAINER OF CLAMS, LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVAL SOURCES OF SHELLFISH AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 COMBINED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION BY DISCARDING SELFISH WITHOUT TAGS AROUND 2.5 LBS VALUE $14.00.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 COMBINED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF, CHICKEN AND ASSORTED PRECOOKED MEATS) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER-COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD-BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME AND MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
MUST REPAIR WALLS ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND PROTECT SEWAGE PIPES OVER ICE MACHINE SO THEY DO NOT CROSS CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
FACILITY USES HI TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005
OBSERVED COOKING POTS USED FOR SOUP COOKING TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(OR DISH MACHINE) AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.MUST USE SMALLER POTS OR MUST PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION HOW TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE AND/OR .MUST SUBMIT THE PROCEDURES TO CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION . 7-38.025 NO CITATION ISSUED
MUST CLEAN AND KEEP IT CLEAN NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF SLICING MACHINE
BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT DRY BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING
MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOORS AND WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA
MUST PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELD ON LIGHT BULBS IN FOOD PREP AREA
MUST REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT BULBS IN FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
FEB 232017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Observed dirt accumulation in the bar soda gun drains and nozzles. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed cardboard on the floor under the mats at the bar. Instructed facility to remove and maintain. Observed dirt and debris on the floors at the bar under and around fixtures and equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed broken floor tiles at the bar under the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair/replace and maintain.
Observed the caulking behind the bar three compartment sink to be worn and black. Instructed facility to remove, clean area, recaulk, and maintain. Observed grease accumulation in the exhaust hood filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed dust and dirt accumulation on the walk in cooler (1st floor) walls and ceilings. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Instructed facility to install and maintain an exposed handsink with hot and cold running water under city pressure, soap, and paper towels at the front bar. Current closest handsink not accessible due to location outside of bar at coffee area and set back causing it to be difficult to wash hands. Observed a leak at the hot water handle of the kitchen three compartment sink. Also observed a leak at a pipe in the basement in front of the ice machine. Instructed facility to repair all and maintain. Observed the dipper well to be leaking and shut off. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
Observed ice scoops stored directly in ice. Instructed facility to store in a separate, sanitary manner and to maintain.
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FEB 142017FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Observed the handsink near the bar at the front coffee station to be inaccessible- observed a napkin inside sink and water or coffee pitchers directly in front of handsink. Instructed facility to maintain accessible at all times. Facility removed said items during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
Observed food not protected: observed bar garnishes on the bar top and an ice bin (ice intended for human consumption) outside the bar uncovered where customers can walk through and near. Facility covered during inspection. Also observed two ice bins inside the bar both with bottles stored directly in the ice intended for human consumption. Facility removed said items and replaced ice. Instructed facility to protect food at all times and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
Observed 20 mouse droppings in the basement wine storage room. Instructed facility to remove droppings and any pests, clean area, and maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.
Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1770233, dated 5-5-16: Violation 33- "INSTRUCTED TO ADDITIONAL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING STORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK/GREEN MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AND IN BASEMENT AREA." Violation 34- "INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DIRT AND SOME LITTER IN BASEMENT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS." Violation 36- "INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA." Violation 41- "INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST AND HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.-------MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) OFF THE FLOOR." Instructed facility to correct all and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.
Observed dirt accumulation in the bar soda gun drains and nozzles. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed cardboard on the floor under the mats at the bar. Instructed facility to remove and maintain. Observed dirt and debris on the floors at the bar under and around fixtures and equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed broken floor tiles at the bar under the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair/replace and maintain.
Observed the caulking behind the bar three compartment sink to be worn and black. Instructed facility to remove, clean area, recaulk, and maintain. Observed grease accumulation in the exhaust hood filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed dust and dirt accumulation on the walk in cooler (1st floor) walls and ceilings. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Instructed facility to install and maintain an exposed handsink with hot and cold running water under city pressure, soap, and paper towels at the front bar. Current closest handsink not accessible due to location outside of bar at coffee area and set back causing it to be difficult to wash hands. Observed a leak at the hot water handle of the kitchen three compartment sink. Also observed a leak at a pipe in the basement in front of the ice machine. Instructed facility to repair all and maintain. Observed the dipper well to be leaking and shut off. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
Observed ice scoops stored directly in ice. Instructed facility to store in a separate, sanitary manner and to maintain.
MAY 52016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO ADDITIONAL CLEANING AND REMOVE WORN-OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND/AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.-------MUST CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE RUST IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO ADDITIONAL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING STORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK/GREEN MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AND IN BASEMENT AREA
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DIRT AND SOME LITTER IN BASEMENT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.--------MUST SEAL HOLE/GAP AND MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES AROUND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST AND HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.-------MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) OFF THE FLOOR.
APR 282016FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT BAR/SERVICE AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. NOTED (2) HALF GALLON OF MILK AND 2 CARTONS OF CREAM ON ICE STORED AT THE SAID EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND CONVENIENT AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING.-------REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN COOKING LINE NOT MAINTAINED (OUT OF BATTERY), SOAP DISPENSER INOPERABLE. MUST REPLACE BATTERY OR PROVIDE MANUAL SOAP DISPENSER. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION (MANAGER REMOVED MILK AND CREAM FROM FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PROVIDE SOAP DISPENSER IN REAR COOKING LINE) CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE BOTTOM, REAR EXIT DOOR, AND REAR BASEMENT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. NOTED FRONT BOTTOM DOOR WITH 1/2" GAP/OPENING, REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4" GAP/OPENING AND BOTTOM OF REAR BASEMENT DOOR WITH 1 INCH GAP/OPENING LEADING TO NEXT BUSINESS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE WORN-OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND/AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.-------MUST CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE RUST IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK/GREEN MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AND IN BASEMENT AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DIRT AND SOME LITTER IN BASEMENT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.--------MUST SEAL HOLE/GAP AND MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES AROUND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST AND HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.-------MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) OFF THE FLOOR.
MAY 272015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
ICE BIN NOT PROVIDED WITH COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN.
STORAGE SHELVES UNDER COUNTER, CUTTING BOARDS, COOLER GASKETS, CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, AND SODA GUN IN BAR NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE WATER ON FLOOR.
LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. COVING NOT MAINTAINED IN LOWER CORNER OF WALL LEADING TO REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND SEAL CORNER COVING.
LIGHT COVERS MISSING AND BULBS ARE NOT SHIELDED IN REAR PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT COVER OR INSTALL SHATTER PROOF BULB.
ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
APR 82015PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
MULTI AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
ICE BIN NOT PROVIDED WITH COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN.
STORAGE SHELVES UNDER COUNTER, CUTTING BAORDS, COOLER GASKETS, CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TBALE, AND SODA GUN IN BAR AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE WATER ON FLOOR.
LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. COVING NOT MAINTAINED IN LOWER CORNER ON WALL LEADING TO REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND SEAL CORNER COVING.
LIGHT COVERS MISSING AND BULBS ARE NOT SHIELDED IN REAR PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT COVER OR INSTALL SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
THERMOMETER NOT VISIBLE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS AT PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
MAR 312015FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GREASE BOX NOT RODENT PROOF, CLEAN OR MAINTAINED. OBSERVED GREASE BOX WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE ON TOP LID, ALONG EXTERNAL SIDES AND ON GROUND AROUND GREASE BOX. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GROUND AND EXTERNAL OF GREASE BOX TO PREVENT PEST NUISANCE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATED. OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, WHILE IN USE FINAL RINSE AT 173.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MUST HAVE FINAL RINSE AT 180 F. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
MULTI AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
LIGHT BIN NOT PROVIDED WITH COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVID COVER FOR ICE BIN.
STORAGE SHELVES UNDER COUNTER, CUTTING BAORDS, COOLER GASKETS, CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TBALE, AND SODA GUN IN BAR AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE
FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE WATER ON FLOOR.
LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. COVING NOT MAINTAINED IN LOWER CORNER ON WALL LEADING TO REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND SEAL CORNER COVING.
LIGHT COVERS MISSING AND BULBS ARE NOT SHIELDED IN REAR PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT COVER OR INSTALL SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
THERMOMETER NOT VISIBLE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS AT PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
AUG 72014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP ON EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL HANDLES (AT DINING AREA). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SINK.
FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR (CRACKS, SMALL PITS ON SURFACE OF FLOOR) AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO OBSERVED LOW GROUT AROUND FLOOR TILES FRONT COOKLINE LEADING TOWARD REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FLOOR, FLOOR SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS UNDER AND AROUND DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS THOUGHOUT ALSO MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT AROUND CEILING TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA.
OBSERVED 2 MISSING CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR LIGHT BULBS.
JUL 302014PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SAUTEE REACH IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 50.1 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERTURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW, FOUND CHICKEN, STEAME BROCCOLI, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 49.0 F AND 50.1 F- RICE, CHICKEN, ORZO , STEAMED BROCCOLI, PANCETTA, POTATO CAKES, GREEN BEANS, ESCARGOT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DSICARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP ON EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL HANDLES (AT DINING AREA). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SINK.
FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR (CRACKS, SMALL PITS ON SURFACE OF FLOOR) AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO OBSERVED LOW GROUT AROUND FLOOR TILES FRONT COOKLINE LEADING TOWARD REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FLOOR, FLOOR SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS UNDER AND AROUND DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS THOUGHOUT ALSO MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT AROUND CEILING TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA.
OBSERVED 2 MISSING CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR LIGHT BULBS.
MAR 252013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED REPAIR THE LIDS OF THE SERVICE COOLER AT THE LINE PREP AREA.
CLEAN INSIDE ELECTRICAL COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND GRIME.
CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING ON WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.
PROVIDE LIGHT BULBS AT THE HOOD OF THE STOVE AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA
DEC 132011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Floor along wallbase, in prep area and basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
DEC 22011FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Outside area not maintained, cleaned or rodent proofed. Establishment has three outside garbage dumpsters thats overflowing with trash and food debris. Lids are not closed or tight fitting to prevent rodent or insect entry. Instructed that lids must be tight fitting and completely closed at all times to prevent pest nuisances. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
Foods inside walk-in cooler not maintained. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Cutting board not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace worn cutting board. Gasket not maintained on walk-in freezer door in basement. Instructed to replace gasket.
Can opener, cutting boards, sinks, utensils and storage cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wallbase, in prep area and basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Light covers in prep and storage area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Thermometer inside coolers not working. Instructed to replace all non-working thermometers.
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