Salam Restaurant

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2025	2	16	0
2024	1	12	1
2023	2	10	2
2022	1	10	0
2021	2	12	0
2020	1	17	0
2019	6	43	1
2018	1	16	0
2017	3	13	0
2016	3	15	3
2015	2	13	0
2014	2	12	1
2013	4	27	4
2012	2	8	0

Aug 11, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED TCS BAKED FOODS IN TO-GO CONTAINERS (CHEESECAKE, BAKLAVA, PASTRIES) IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER AREA FREEZER WITH INADEQUATE LABELS. FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED AND PRE-PACKAGED AT LICENSED FACILITY. LABELS MISSING ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER AND COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM, LIST OF INGREDIENTS INCLUDING ALLERGEN WARNING IF NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LABELS FOR TO-GO CUSTOMER BAKED FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT.
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED MULTI-USE SCOOP STORED WITH HANDLE BURIED IN THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN-USE UTENSILS WITH NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES/HANDLE OUT OF THE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHILE HANDLING UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

TOGO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

BADLY STAINED PLASTIC DISH RACKS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

INTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE AND DRAINING AREA WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON METAL PREP TABLE SHELVING.---TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING----CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE COOLER.----CHIPPING PAINT AND RUST ON THE METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.-----INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE.----NOTED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PLASTIC DRAWER CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

RAW WOOD AS SHELVING UNDER THE RICE COOKER MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED AND NON-ABSORBENT.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DAMAGED WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH CHIPPING PAINT, PLASTER, OPEN HOLES AND CREVICES: AT THE BACKSPLASH OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. AT THE DISH HAND WASHING SINK. AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. AT THE BASEBOARD COVING OF THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL.----MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.----SPLASH GUARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE/REPLACE.----BLACKENED, MOLDY AND CRACKED WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGS BEING STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA/DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST USE DESIGNATED LOCKERS FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEE ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION AND ALL OTHER REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

May 22, 2025 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT THE REAR KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK (NEAR REAR EXTERIOR DOOR). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED HAND SOAP TO HANDWASHING SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED TCS BAKED FOODS IN TO-GO CONTAINERS (CHEESECAKE, BAKLAVA, PASTRIES) IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER AREA FREEZER WITH INADEQUATE LABELS. FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED AND PRE-PACKAGED AT LICENSED FACILITY. LABELS MISSING ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER AND COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LABELS FOR TO-GO CUSTOMER BAKED FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SINGLE-USE STYROFOAM CUPS USED AS SCOOPS IN SEVERAL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR DRY SOTRAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STYROFOAM CUPS AND REPLACE WITH MULTI-USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED MULTI-USE SCOOP STORED WITH HANDLE BURIED IN THE FOOD AT THE RICE COOKER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN-USE UTENSILS WITH NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES/HANDLE OUT OF THE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHILE HANDLING UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 23, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE "IN-USE" AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION IN REAR KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION".INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (** SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025,CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SOUP,RICE,HUMMUS ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT,TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE RACK WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX:1/2" AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR LOCATED AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED A SMALL KNIFE PUNCTURE INSIDE THE SANITIZE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND NO WATER LEAKS.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB FOR LIGHT FIXTURE OVER THE REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 4, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL NON-MANAGERIAL STAFF HAVE UP TO DATE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL NON-MANAGERIAL STAFF HAVE UP TO DATE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

Jul 25, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

OBSERVED NON POTABLE WATER FROM CONDENSER UNIT DRIPPING DIRECTLY ON CUCUMBERS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CUCUMBERS FROM COOLER AND TO ENSURE NO FURTHER IS ADULTERATED THROUGH CROSS-CONTAMINATION OF NON POTABLE WATER. MANAGER DISCARDED 10 POUNDS CUCUMBERS ($15) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45-50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 3 POUNDS OF BANANA LEAF WRAPPED COOKED VEGETABLES AND 1/2 POUND OF SHREDDED CHEESE ( $30) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED CHICKPEAS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL ITEMS ARE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN FACILITY.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AS WELL AS COOLER DOORS WITH HEAVY SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WHICH LEAKS FROM BOTTOM PIPES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL NON-MANAGERIAL STAFF HAVE UP TO DATE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2561540 DATED AUGUST 1 2022 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #10 ENSURE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS, #49 DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, #51 REPAIR FAUCET HANDLE IN REAR PREP AREA OUTSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, & #55 REPLACE HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS WITH NO SIGNAGE; OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS WITH WITH WHITE MOLD-LIKE BUILD UP IN WALK IN COOLER; OBSERVED HEAVILY LEAKING FAUCET IN REAR PREP AREA OUTSIDE TOILET ROOM; & OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Aug 1, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (PREP, WASHROOMS).
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, RICE, SALT ETC).
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND PREP COOLER (3) DOOR.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED FAUCET HANDLE AT HANDSINK IN REAR (BY THE WASHROOM) IN POOR REPAIR WITH HEAVY WATER LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION IN REAR COOKING AREA.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING ON WALLS INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN REAR AREA.

Jun 11, 2021 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE NOT SIGNED THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT THIS TIME. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL ITEMS LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED NONE OF THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 3 DOOR FREEZER UNIT WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE BACK WALL OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE IT WAS NOT READABLE TO CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS NEAR THE FRONT COUNTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).

Mar 3, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL ITEMS LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH NAME OF INGREDIENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER, EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, AND SHELVES BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTERTOP.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE WALLS AND BASEBOARDS BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Apr 16, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS NOT PROVIDED ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS.SIGNS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDSHAKING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, LAMB, TURNIP)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
Not serious Priority Foundation
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED THAT FACILITY IS FERMENTING AND ACIDIFYING FOOD (TURNIP - CUT VEGETABLES ) AND DOES NOT HACCP PLAN ON SITE OR VARIANCE APPROVED BY REGULATORY AUTHORITY. PRODUCT STORED IL LARGE CONTAINERS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH OUT DATE MARKING.MUST PROVIDE HACCP AND VARIANCE FOR NAMED PRODUCT.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED PRODUCT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 . NO CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED NO VARIANCE FOR SPECIAL PROCESS ISSUED FROM REGULATORY AUTHORITY , ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. PLEASE REFER TO VIOLATION #29 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

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
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE WATCHES ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORKING IN REAR PREP AREA DOESNT HAVE PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
Severity not stated
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
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED TONGS AND SERVING UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY ON SOME FOOD WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH THE FOOD. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLES UP AND AWAY FROM DIRECT CONTACT WITH FOOD, IN-BETWEEN USAGE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE . MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THAT MOPS HAVE BEEN STORED ON FLOORS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PLACE MOPS IN POSITION THAT CAN ALLOWS THEM AIR DRY WITH OUT SOILING WALLS AND FLOORS
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNED LIGHTS BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA

Oct 25, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Oct 23, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE CLEAN UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF FOOD DEBRIS GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNERS OF FOOD PREP AND 3 COMPARTMENT DISH WASHING AREA.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2315499 DATED:10/08/2019 CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH CODES, WE CONTINUE TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE PREMISES INFANT AND ADULT LIVE COCKROACHES--(1)LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON EXTERIOR WALL OF WALK-IN-COOLER AND (3)LIVE COCKROACH ON WALL DOOR FRAME OF REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND ON WALL REAR UPPER STORAGE SHELF,(1)LIVE COCKROACH ON SHELF ABOVE THE REAR COOKING STOVE,(2)LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR AT REAR NEAR THE MOP SINK AREA AND AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE STAND-UP 2 DOOR COOLERS.(NO FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY FOUND AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY FROM THE AFFECTED AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2315499 DATED:10/08/2019,CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH CODES-- 38 OBSERVED AN APPX. 1/2 INCH OPENING UNDER REAR ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING. 10/14/2019 47 MUST REPAIR BROKEN GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN SINGLE DOOR UNIT AND LOCATED IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA AND WALK IN COOLER UNIT 10/14/2019 49 MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVING AND FLOORS IN ALL COOLING UNITS COVERED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. 10/14/2019 49 MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT. 10/14/2019 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Oct 15, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE CLEAN UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF FOOD DEBRIS GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNERS OF FOOD PREP AND 3 COMPARTMENT DISH WASHING AREA.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN REAR FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE/DUSTS BUILD UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2315499 DATED:10/08/2019 CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH CODES APPROXIMATELY 100 PLUS ( ) LIVE FRUIT FLIES OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DISH WASHING AREAS AND UTILITY MOP SINK AREA APPROXIMATELY (80)LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AND EQUIPMENTS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREAS/3 COMPARTMENT SINK DISH WASHING AREAS AND APPROXIMATELY (15)LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN WASH ROOM,ANOTHER (15) LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN HALLWAY CORRIDOR ALSO, (1) LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON WALL BEHIND NORTH HOT WATER TANK LOCATION,(1)LIVE COCKROACH BEHIND SHELVING RACK IN DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA,(1)LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON WALL ADJACENT TO UTILITY MOP SINK AREA,(1)LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE GARBAGE CONTAINER NEXT TO HAND SINK AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND (5)LIVE COCKROACHES IN BETWEEN CEILING TILES IN THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL NOTED AFFECTED AREAS TO REMOVE PESTS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2315499 DATED:10/08/2019 38 OBSERVED AN APPX. 1/2 INCH OPENING UNDER REAR ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING. 10/14/2019 40 NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH LONG BEARDS AND NO BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD 10/14/2019 47 MUST REPAIR BROKEN GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN SINGLE DOOR UNIT AND LOCATED IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA AND WALK IN COOLER UNIT 10/14/2019 49 MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVING AND FLOORS IN ALL COOLING UNITS COVERED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. 10/14/2019 49 MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT. 10/14/2019 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

Oct 8, 2019 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE BUT NO 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
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. 1/2 INCH OPENING UNDER REAR ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL AROUND THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DISH WASHING AREA ALSO,APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENTS IN MENTIONED AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated Corrected on site
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLUE BOARDS WITH DEAD INSECTS UNDER REFRIGERATION UNIT NEXT TO HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.COS
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH LONG BEARDS AND NO BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR BROKEN GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN SINGLE DOOR UNIT AND LOCATED IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA AND WALK IN COOLER UNIT
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVING AND FLOORS IN ALL COOLING UNITS COVERED WITH FOOD DEBRIS.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNERS OF FOOD PREP AND 3 COMPARTMENT DISH WASHING AREA.

Jul 19, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE BUT NO 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
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. 1/2 INCH OPENING UNDER REAR ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH LONG BEARDS AND NO BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR BROKEN GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN SINGLE DOOR UNIT AND LOCATED IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA AND WALK IN COOLER UNIT
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVING AND FLOORS IN ALL COOLING UNITS COVERED WITH FOOD DEBRIS.

Jul 12, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE BUT NO 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
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER (HUMUS 55 F-85 F, BEEF KIDNEYS 52 F, STEAK MEAT 45 F, CHICKEN MEAT 70 F TILAPIA FISH 65 F) HAVE BEEN STORED IN COOLING UNIT WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE HIGHER THAN 41 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS OPENED AND HELD, OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE SUCH PRODUCT. FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN REFRIGERATOR AT 52.0 F, REACH IN THREE DOOR COOLER 49.0 F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED,FAX OR EMAIL TO CDPH. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
Not serious Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- CITATION ISSUED) -7-38-005
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. 1/2 INCH OPENING UNDER REAR ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH LONG BEARDS AND NO BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR BROKEN GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN SINGLE DOOR UNIT AND LOCATED IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA AND WALK IN COOLER UNIT
Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED THAT LOW TEMPERATURE SANITATION DISHMACHINE IS NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DISHES. CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER OBSERVED TO BE 0 (ZERO)PPM. MUST PROVIDE PROPER DISH SANITATION .PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVING AND FLOORS IN ALL COOLING UNITS COVERED WITH FOOD DEBRIS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED THRESHOLD STEPS TO WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND WALLS BY THE REAR ENTRY DOOR AND BY HAND WASHING SINK
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS CRACKS ON THE WALLS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE . MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 07/20/2018 REPORT # 2184895 NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION # 39 STATES OBSERVED BOXED FROZEN FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6' OFF THE FLOOR. ALSO WALK IN FREEZER WITH CONTAINERS OF FOODS STORED ON THE FLOOR . INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR. VIOLATION # 55 OBSERVED STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE SPICES SHELVE AND ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION # 57 STATES TWO FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO RETAKE THE TRAINING. VIOLATION # 58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VIOLATIONS UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42.090 CITATION ISSUED

Jul 20, 2018 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 2-102.14 7-38-012(A)
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 2-501.11 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS OPENED AND HELD, OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE SUCH PRODUCT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 3-501.17 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST HAVE A LABEL OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXED FROZEN FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6' OFF THE FLOOR. ALSO WALK IN COOLER WITH CONTAINERS OF FOODS STORED ON THE FLOOR . INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

FOUND ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER HANDLE UP. TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACED OR REPLACE CHOPPING BOARD WITH DEEP GROOVES AND CUTS AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAIINED. DRIED GREASE ACCUMULATED ON TOP OF THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CEILING VENT COVER IN THE DINING AREA CLOSE TO THE DOOR OF THE KITCHEN WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST REMOVE DUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE SPICES SHELVE AND ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE AND INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT, RE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

VENTILATION HOOD IN THE KITCHEN, THE BIG ONE AND THE SMALL ONE WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

TWO FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO RETAKE THE TRAINING.
Not serious Priority Foundation
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION PA 100-367 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Dec 18, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Dec 11, 2017 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS NOT MAINTAINED,EXCESSIVELY OVERFLOWING TRASH,LIDS NOT COMPLETELY SEALED, NOT RODENT-PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO NOTIFY GARBAGE DISPOSAL COMPANY,INCREASE GARBAGE PICK UP DATES AND TO BETTER MAINTAIN SAID AREAS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE,INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS/FOOD EQUIPMENTS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER FRYER. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL AROUND PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL ALSO OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT 4636N KEDZIE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN ALSO MUST REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED ONE MISSING LIGHT COVER ABOVE PREP TABLE AT 4636 N KEDZIE SIDE OF PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR SAID CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE NORTH 4636 N KEDZIE SIDE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
Not serious Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD PREP AREAS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED METAL ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON SIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

Sep 18, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER FRYER. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL AROUND PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL ALSO OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT 4636N KEDZIE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN ALSO MUST REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED ONE MISSING LIGHT COVER ABOVE PREP TABLE AT 4636 N KEDZIE SIDE OF PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR SAID CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED METAL ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON SIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

Dec 16, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED (RICE, BEANS, ETC.) MUST LABEL.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER WALLS AND CEILING NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND GRILLS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOUND WALL BEHIND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREAS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN(CHIPPING PAINT). MUST SEAL.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

Jun 10, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Observed grease accumulation on the wall and exhaust hood near the cooking equipment in the front prep area. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the ceiling in the dish area to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Jun 8, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Observed the front prep 2 door cooler at 53.0f and the rear prep 3 door cooler at 56.2f. Tagged both coolers held for inspection by CDPH. Instructed facility to repair and maintain both at 40f or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a).
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Found food at improper temperatures: In the front 2 door prep cooler- 5lbs of lettuce at 49.2f, 5lbs of sliced tomatoes at 55.7f, 20lbs of hummus at 52.0f, 10lbs of baba ganoush at 52.6f. In crockpots set on "keep warm" mode- 5lbs of lentil soup at 67.2f and 5lbs of beans at 68.7f. In the rear prep 3 door cooler- 170lbs of chicken at 52.8f, 40lbs of beef at 50.f, 0.5lbs of milk at 54.6f, 22lbs of cheese at 49.0f, 10lbs of gyros at 52.6f, 2lbs of turkey at 50.3f, 10lbs of cut tomatoes at 61.1f, 10lbs of lentil soup at 64.3f, 10lbs of yogurt at 63.3f, 15lbs of cut lettuce at 60.8, 15lbs of hummus at 52.7f, 15lbs of baba ganoush at 52.6f. Operator discarded and denatured all 369.5lbs of food, valued at $700 as stated by operator. Instructed to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f and above and to rapidly reheat all foods to 165f. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a).
Serious Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Observed no soap in the employee restroom and no paper towels at the exposed handsink in the dish area. Instructed to maintain soap and paper towels at handsinks at all times. Facility installed at time of inspection. Also observed the employee restroom faucet to be missing causing water to shoot straight up when turned on, thus making the sink inoperable. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so sink functions properly. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1516129, dated 1-21-15: Violation 34- "FLOOR IN PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY." Violation 38- "LEAKING FAUCET FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR." Violation 45- "NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE." Instructed to comply with all and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Instructed facility to clean and maintain all refrigeration units including gaskets.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Observed grease accumulation on the wall and exhaust hood near the cooking equipment in the front prep area. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the ceiling in the dish area to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Observed a light not working in the dish area. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Observed the dish area exposed handsink to have a leak at the faucet. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Found no thermometer in the front display cooler. Instructed facility to install and maintain.

Jan 21, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, BADLY PITTED, AND RUSTY SHELVING IN REACH-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR, USING GARBAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS,
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR FREEZER SHELVES, CUTTING BOARDS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COOKING FRYERS, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NO CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES BETWEEN USES.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR IN PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. FLOOR TILE NEAR ENTRY DOOR MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT BULBS NOT SHIELDED OR COVERED IN DISH ROOM/STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD BULBS OR INSTALL COVER TO PREVENT SHATTERING BULBS.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKING FAUCET FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NO THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR SAME SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS,
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

Jan 12, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED, OVER FLOWING, LIDS NOT COMPLETELY SEALED, NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOF, INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE GARBAGE PICK OR ADD MORE GARBAGE CONTAINERS, AND BETTER MAINTAIN, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, BADLY PITTED, AND RUSTY SHELVING IN REACH-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR, USING GARBAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS,
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR FREEZER SHELVES, CUTTING BOARDS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COOKING FRYERS, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NO CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES BETWEEN USES.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR IN PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. FLOOR TILE NEAR ENTRY DOOR MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT BULBS NOT SHIELDED OR COVERED IN DISH ROOM/STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD BULBS OR INSTALL COVER TO PREVENT SHATTERING BULBS.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKING FAUCET FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NO THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR SAME SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS,
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

Jun 9, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
Not serious Minor
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.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SINKS, PREP TABLES, CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, COOLERS, UTENSILS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES BETWEEN USES.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR IN PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. FLOOR TILE NEAR ENTRY DOOR MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT BULBS NOT SHIELDED OR COVERED IN DISH ROOM/STORAGE AREA BETWEEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD BULBS OR INSTALL COVER TO PREVENT SHATTERING BULBS.

May 30, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DOES NOT MEET TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, AND SERVICE. FOUND 2-30 LB PANS OF COOKED HUMMUS THAT WAS PREPARED THE DAY BEFORE AT 72.0 F AND FAVA BEANS 15 LB PAN AT 52.0 F THAT WAS PREPARED YESTERDAY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW COLD. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A). VALUE $200
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GREASE BOX NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN, OR RODENT/INSECT PROOF. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE BOX WITH WASTED GREASE ON GROUND, WALL BEHIND BOX AND WASTED ENCRUSTED ON THE EXTERIOR THAT WILL CAUSE NUISANCE WITH RODENTS AND INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE BOX, GROUND AND WALL AND MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
Not serious Minor
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.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SINKS, PREP TABLES, CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, COOLERS, UTENSILS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES BETWEEN USES.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR IN PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. FLOOR TILE NEAR ENTRY DOOR MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT BULBS NOT SHIELDED OR COVERED IN DISH ROOM/STORAGE AREA BETWEEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD BULBS OR INSTALL COVER TO PREVENT SHATTERING BULBS.

Jul 25, 2013 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND MOP SINK.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

EXCESSIVE GREASE ON HOOD AND FILTERS AND DRIED FOOD ON WALLS BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SEAL BARE WOOD WALL BEHIND PREP REACH IN SAME AREA.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKING FAUCET FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Jul 19, 2013 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE; OBSERVED TWO DOORS PREP REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52.7F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER AND TO KEEP BELOW 40F. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. INSTRUCTED WHEN COOLER REPAIRED TO FAX LETTER REQUESTING TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE ABOVE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; ABOUT 30LBS. OF HUMMUS RANGING FROM 48.9-50.1F, 5LBS. CHICKEN 60.2F, 12LBS BEEF RANGING FROM 48.5-50.4, 8LBS. SLICED TOMATOES 62.3F, AND 3LBS. FALAFEL AT 55.7F, INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED, COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED-V=$200. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND MOP SINK.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

EXCESSIVE GREASE ON HOOD AND FILTERS AND DRIED FOOD ON WALLS BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SEAL BARE WOOD WALL BEHIND PREP REACH IN SAME AREA.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKING FAUCET FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Mar 18, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

: EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN; INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FREEZERS, STORAGE CABINETS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, CAN OPENER, MICROWAVE OVENS, ALL EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE. ALSO GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS AT BOTH PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

Mar 11, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND FRONT PREP AREA TWO DOORS PREP REACH IN COOLER AT 52.8F, INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED COLD HOLDING UNIT/COLLER MUST BE BELOW 40F, MUST REPAIR COOLER. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT, WHEN COOLER IS REPAIRED TO FAX/EMAIL LETTER REQUESTING TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE ABOVE COOLER; 15 LBS OF COOKED PEAS AT 61.1F, 2LBS. COOKED GARBANZO BEANS AT 58.6F AND 2LBS. CHICHEN AT 50.3. INSTRUCTED COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED. V-$60. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY AT REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ALONG WEST AND SOUTH WALLS AND OVER 15 INSIDE A CABINET AT SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES AT DISH WASHING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANEL OF A PREP TABLES AT REAR PREP/KITCHEN AREA, AND REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN; INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FREEZERS, STORAGE CABINETS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, CAN OPENER, MICROWAVE OVENS, ALL EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE. ALSO GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS AT BOTH PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
Not serious Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

INSTRUCTED, FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING TOWELS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.

Jun 4, 2012 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND PREP TABLE, COOLER AND FREEZER.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING VENT COVER ABOVE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Jan 19, 2012 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD OR DIVIDER BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND STORAGE TABLE WITH MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES AND BOWL) AT FRONT PREP AREA. --------- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EXPOSED HAND SINK CABINET DOOR (REAR AREA).
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET (REAR AREA).

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