Cermak Fresh Market

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	1	1	0
2025	4	9	0
2024	4	30	5
2023	3	21	2
2022	2	8	1
2021	3	25	2
2020	5	19	4
2019	5	46	0
2018	2	13	1
2017	3	15	0
2016	2	9	0

Apr 15, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS DIRECTLY NEXT TO HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Apr 25, 2025 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Apr 3, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Mar 31, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT HOT PREP AREA CLOGGED, NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #10 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2613865 ON 3/17/25: #10: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER AT WOMEN WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS TEMPERATURE 121.2F-125.6F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DUE TO THE COLD WATER MIXTURE/HANDLE NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F-120F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Mar 17, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER AT WOMEN WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS TEMPERATURE 121.2F-125.6F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DUE TO THE COLD WATER MIXTURE/HANDLE NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F-120F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 C CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES IN SEVERAL PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING AND FOR STORAGE THROUGH ALL THE BAKERY DEPARTMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE MILK CRATES THAT ARE BEING USED FOR SHELVING/STORAGE FROM THE PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING/STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT ARE FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND AN ACCUMULATION DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AND INSIDE THE DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS LOCATED IN THE DELI AND PRODUCE AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

Sep 12, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES IN SEVERAL PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE MEAT GRINDER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WHERE THE MEAT IS PUSHED DOWN TO BE GRINDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Sep 10, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN HOT PREP/ SERVING AREA CLOGGED, NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN EMPLOYEE BREAKROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE-MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE BREAKROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES IN SEVERAL PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE MEAT GRINDER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WHERE THE MEAT IS PUSHED DOWN TO BE GRINDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Serious Priority
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WASTE WATER SPILLING ONTO FLOOR FROM DRAIN PIPES WHEN DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GET PIPES CLEANED TO PREVENT BACK UP ONTO FLOOR OF FACILITY.DELI PREP AREA HAS BEEN CLOSED AND INSTRUCTED TO USE OTHER DEPARTMENT PREP AREA. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Jan 11, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OTED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE/ FRESH HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE NOT WORKING AND TURNED OFF. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED SINCE HIGH DISHWASHWASHING MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AND ONLY USING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. UNIT IS TAGGED
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE MEAT GRINDER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WHERE THE MEAT IS PUSHED DOWN TO BE GRINDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Serious Priority
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. FOUND IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN AT 73.5F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DELI FOUND AT 62.5F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT WASHING SINK BY THE CAKE SECTION AT TEMP OF 65.4F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND AT KITCHEN 80.3F. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM FOUND AT 66.5F AND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S BATHROOM FOUND AT 65.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT LEAST 110.0F TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. PLUMMERS ARRIVED ON SITE TO FIX ISSUE.HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN AT 103.5F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DELI FOUND AT 106.5F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT WASHING SINK BY THE CAKE SECTION AT TEMP OF 105.4F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND AT KITCHEN 118.3F. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM FOUND AT 10
Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND THE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Jan 9, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT MEN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINK(RIGHT SIDE). TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 84.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER AT WOMEN EMPLOYEES HANDWASHING SINK TEMPERATURE AT 124.2F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F-120F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 C CITATION ISSUED
Serious Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE/ FRESH HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE NOT WORKING AND TURNED OFF. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED SINCE HIGH DISHWASHWASHING MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AND ONLY USING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. UNIT IS TAGGED
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE MEAT GRINDER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WHERE THE MEAT IS PUSHED DOWN TO BE GRINDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND THE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 6 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

Nov 24, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE OUTER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE SO THAT IT SHALL BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM CONDENSOR IN SEAFOOD WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

Nov 15, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE OUTER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED EQUIPMENT IN DELI PREP AREA STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority Corrected on site
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER AT IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE. WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 88F-97.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER AT OR ABOVE 110F AT ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND AT OR ABOVE 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER GENERATION SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. CORRECTED ON SITE HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY RESTORED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE SO THAT IT SHALL BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED ONE OF TWO URINALS IN THE EMPLOYEE MEN'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEAT WRAPPING ROOM AND IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM CONDENSOR IN SEAFOOD WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NONWORKING LIGHT IN PRODUCE WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVERS OF ALL CONDENSORS IN PRODUCE WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2570845 DATED 02/07/2023 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT WASH BOWL (RIGHT SIDE) AT 81.2F IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. WASH BOWL ON LEFT SIDE WAS MAINTAINING WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F. WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET.

Feb 7, 2023 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE IN REAR BAKERY PREP AREA. HOT WATER WAS SHUT OFF AT HAND WASHING SINK MAKING IT INACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS AND ONLY COLD WATER WAS AVAILABLE. OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES PREPPING FOOD WHILE HOT WATER WAS TURNED OFF. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER TURNED ON HOT WATER FROM VALVE BELOW HAND SINK.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED HARD BOILED EGGS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 48.2F AT SALAD BAR. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT SALAD BAR. COTTAGE CHEESE FOUND AT 46.3F, COLE SLAW FOUND AT 48.5F, CHOPPED ROMAINE LETTUCE FOUND AT 43.8F, SPINACH FOUND AT 47.5F. RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES FOUND AT 44.9F IN PREP COOLER. TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD WAS DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY BY MANAGER. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS AT A COST OF $125.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED BROKEN EQUIPMENT THERMOMETER NOT READING AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF COOLER WHERE PACKAGED DUTCH BACON WAS BEING STORED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EQUIPMENT THERMOMETER.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PACKAGED VEGETABLES FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE WITHOUT A LABEL. FOOD ITEMS INCLUDE PACKAGED RADISHES, PEPPERS, BEANS AND MILPRO. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL WITH THE NAME OF BUSINESS, ADDRESS, NAME OF FOOD, NET QUANTITY.
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE IN BAKERY PREP AREA WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN PREPARING FOODS.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT WASH BOWL (RIGHT SIDE) AT 81.2F IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. WASH BOWL ON LEFT SIDE WAS MAINTAINING WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F. WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT IN CHICKEN PREP WALK IN COOLER NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Oct 13, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND A CUTTING BOARD WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM THE FAUCETS ON THE BAKERY HANDWASHING SINK AND THE BAKERY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OLD MEAT DEBRIS SPLATTERS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE MEAT DEPARTMENT (BEEF/PORK) WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK DIRT ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE BAKERY WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON ALL CEILING FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 2, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

FOUND NO SHELLSTOCK INDENTIFICATION TAGS ATTACHED TO THE FRESH CLAMS, MUSSELS, AND OYSTERS BEING DISPLAYED IN THE MEAT/FISH DEPARTMENT. ALSO FOUND NO RECORDS OF SHELLSTOCK TAGS BEING KEPT ON SITE FOR 90 DAYS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS KEEP TAGS ATTACHED TO SHELLSTOCK, AND TO KEEP RECORDS OF TAGS ON SITE FOR 90 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. SAID SHELLSTOCK DISCARDED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND 40 LBS OF CHICKEN SOUP (RED POZOLE) STORED IN TIGHTLY COVERED CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER FROM A DAY BEFORE (6/1/22) AT 52.0 F. INSTRUCTED TO STORE COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING AND FOR STORAGE THROUGH ALL THE DEPARTMENTS PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE MILK CRATES THAT ARE BEING USED FOR SHELVING/STORAGE FROM THE PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING/STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT ARE FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP BAKERY AREA, AT THE DELI DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK, AND AT THE MEAT DEPARTMENT FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK (FROM FAUCET AND PIPE BELOW). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR ALL SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 9, 2021 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

BSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINTS IN BAKERY DEPARTMENT AND KITCHEN FOOD PREAPRATION AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPIG CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND JUICE DEPARTMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS LOCATED IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKIG FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN JUICE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES IN REAR BAKERY DEPARTMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 11, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINTS IN BAKERY DEPARTMENT AND KITCHEN FOOD PREAPRATION AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPIG CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND JUICE DEPARTMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS LOCATED IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKIG FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN JUICE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES IN REAR BAKERY DEPARTMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 10, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE OBSERVED A BIG GARBAGE CONTAINER AND CARD BOARD BOXES IN FRONT OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN THE HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVED GARBAGE CONTAINER AND CARDBOARD BOXES DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AT 53.4F, PORK RIBS AT 46.1F, PORK CARNITAS AT 49.2F, COOKED BEEF 47.5F PASTA AT 50.3F, RICE AT 50.5F, BEANS 49.8F RAW CHICKEN 47.6F AND RAW BEEF 51.9F MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 190# OF FOOD WORTH $1280.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN KITHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED GREEN SAUCE, PORK CARNITAS, PORK RIBS, PASTA, RICE, COOKED BEEF, BEEF SOUP AND BEANS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS. MANAGER IMMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 100# VALUE OF 250. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF THE WAK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. AIR AMBIEN TEMPERATURE 50.1F. MUST REPAIR AN MAINTAIN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINING PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005(C). CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINTS IN BAKERY DEPARTMENT AND KITCHEN FOOD PREAPRATION AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPIG CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND JUICE DEPARTMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS LOCATED IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKIG FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN JUICE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES IN REAR BAKERY DEPARTMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Dec 22, 2020 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Dec 21, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED 2 SLIDING DOORS OF DISPLAY CASE IN DISREPAIR (COVERED IN DUCT TAPE) IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Dec 14, 2020 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

FOUND FROZEN PACKAGED SAUSAGE TO APPEAR UNWHOLESOME. OBSERVED ICE CRYSTALIZATION INSIDE PACKAGED SAUSAGE IN FREEZER CASE ON SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED ALL FROZEN TCS FOODS MUST BE WHOLESOME AND INTACT. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL DENATURED MEATS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. FOUND PIZZAS RANGING IN TEMPERATURES 101.4F-121.1F UNDER HEAT LAMP AT HOT FOOD COUNTER. INSTRUCTED ALL FOODS MUST BE HELD @ 135F OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN HOLD HOLDING. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED PIZZAS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED 2 SLIDING DOORS OF DISPLAY CASE IN DISREPAIR (COVERED IN DUCT TAPE) IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FAUCET IN DISREPAIR AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT CUTTING ROOM. (PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND FAUCET AND SEVERAL LEAKS). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE MISSING FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (HOT WATER AVAILABLE) IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MEN'S CUSTOMER RESTROOM "OUT OF ORDER" IN REAR OF FACILITY DUE TO PLUMBING ISSUES. WATER CONTINUOUSLY RUNS/ SENSOR DAMAGED ON WASHBOWL SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN HEAVILY SOILED IN BAKERY DEPARTMENT. OBSERVED LIQUID ON FLOORS OF FISH WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THESE AREAS. MUST KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON FAN COVERS IN CEILING OF CHICKEN PREP ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHTS IN DISREPAIR IN FISH PREP ROOM (LIGHTS FLASHING). MUST REPAIR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUSLY ISSUE CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2371074, DATED 5/26/20. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS: #47 OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS A SURFACE ON SEVERAL PIECES OF EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED ALUMINUM FOIL NOT PERMITTED FOR USE AS A SURFACE COVERING. MUST REMOVE TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #55 OBSERVED WATER POOLING IN LARGE CRACKS IN FLOOR OF REAR GROCERY DRY STORAGE ROOM (NEAR GARBAGE COMPACTOR AREA). MUST REPAIR AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED SUMMAR REPORT FROM REPORT #2371074, DATED 5/26/20, NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS (IT WAS BEHIND OTHER DOCUMENTS AT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

May 26, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN, TO THE RIGHT OF FRYERS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS A SURFACE ON SEVERAL PIECES OF EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED ALUMINUM FOIL NOT PERMITTED FOR USE AS A SURFACE COVERING. MUST REMOVE TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER POOLING IN LARGE CRACKS IN FLOOR OF REAR GROCERY DRY STORAGE ROOM (NEAR GARBAGE COMPACTOR AREA). MUST REPAIR AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

May 19, 2020 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN DISREPAIR IN MEN'S RESTROOM IN REAR OF STORE, BEHIND GELATO AREA. HOT WATER NOT AVAILABLE DUE TO MISSING EQUIPMENT UNDER SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SINK BLOCKED AND INACCESSIBLE IN BAKERY KITCHEN. OBSERVED HAND SINK COVERED AND WATER TURNED OFF AT PIPES BELOW. INSTRUCTED ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR REMOVED BASIN COVER, AND TURNED ON WATER AT PIPES BELOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN, TO THE RIGHT OF FRYERS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED 3LBS OF CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 66.0F IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION, VALUED AT $3. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS A SURFACE ON SEVERAL PIECES OF EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED ALUMINUM FOIL NOT PERMITTED FOR USE AS A SURFACE COVERING. MUST REMOVE TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER POOLING IN LARGE CRACKS IN FLOOR OF REAR GROCERY DRY STORAGE ROOM (NEAR GARBAGE COMPACTOR AREA). MUST REPAIR AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Aug 21, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.13: **PF** Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE OUTSIDE AND TOP OF THE PIZZA OVEN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FISH WALK-IN FREEZER. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE DOORS IN BETWEEN THE MEAT PREP AREAS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL TILES BEHIND THE MEAT SERVICE COUNTER NEXT TO THE DOOR FRAME TO THE CUTTING ROOM.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE PIZZA OVEN.
Severity not stated Corrected on site
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14: **C** Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOODS AND FILTERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND HOT FOODS PREP AREAS (TACOS AND ROTISSERIE).
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

Aug 19, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.13: **PF** Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. CLEAN THE PREP TABLES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND BAKERY, DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND BAKERY PREP AREAS, STORAGE SHELVES AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FISH WALK-IN FREEZER. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE DOORS IN BETWEEN THE MEAT PREP AREAS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL TILES BEHIND THE MEAT SERVICE COUNTER NEXT TO THE DOOR FRAME TO THE CUTTING ROOM.
Severity not stated Corrected on site
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14: **C** Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOODS AND FILTERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND HOT FOODS PREP AREAS (TACOS AND ROTISSERIE).
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2304500 ON 8/12/19: 38 - OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 150 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM NEXT TO THE GELATO AREA, FRUIT AND JUICE PREP AREA NEAR THE CASH REGISTERS, MEAT AND FISH PREP AREA, MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA, BAKERY PREP AREA, DELI PREP AREA AND PRODUCE DISPLAY AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE ANTS ALONG THE WALL OF THE WAREHOUSE STORAGE AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON THE WALLS IN THE WAREHOUSE STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Aug 12, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND SALAD BAR. OBSERVED SOUP AT 46.4F, EGGS AT 45.1F, CHEESE AT 46.4F, COOKED RICE AT 45.9F, CHICKEN AT 44.8F, PORK AT 62.6F, MEATBALLS AT 47.1F, SALSA AT 62.8F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND AT THE SALAD BAR. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 500# OF FOOD WORTH $2500. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEATS AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 150 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: MEN'S WASHROOM NEXT TO THE GELATO AREA, FRUIT AND JUICE PREP AREA NEAR THE CASH REGISTERS, MEAT AND FISH PREP AREA, MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA, BAKERY PREP AREA AND DELI PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 LIVE ANTS ALONG THE WALL OF THE WAREHOUSE STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE PREP TABLES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND BAKERY, DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND BAKERY PREP AREAS, STORAGE SHELVES AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FISH WALK-IN FREEZER. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE DOORS IN BETWEEN THE MEAT PREP AREAS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL TILES BEHIND THE MEAT SERVICE COUNTER NEXT TO THE DOOR FRAME TO THE CUTTING ROOM.
Severity not stated Corrected on site
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOODS AND FILTERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND HOT FOODS PREP AREAS (TACOS AND ROTISSERIE).
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

Jun 27, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES IN SEVERAL PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.13 OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES AND 1 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19 OBSERVED THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOMS NEXT TO THE COFFEE/GELATO PREP AREA NOT SELF-CLOSING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON ALL WASHROOM DOORS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FISH WALK-IN FREEZER. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE DOORS IN BETWEEN THE MEAT PREP AREAS.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

Jun 20, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE DELI DISPLAY CASE. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED HAND SOAP AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
Not serious Priority Foundation
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED NO SHELLFISH TAGS PROVIDED FOR THE OYSTERS, MUSSELS AND CLAMS IN THE SEAFOOD DISPLAY CASE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE SHELLFISH TAGS WITH THE PRODUCT UNTIL IT ALL IS SOLD OR SERVED AND THEN KEEP THE TAGS FOR 90 DAYS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF SHELLFISH WORTH $50. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW PORK STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH BREADED CHICKEN BREASTS IN THE MEAT DISPLAY CASE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE DIFFERENT TYPES OF RAW FOODS SO AS NOT TO CROSS CONTAMINATE THE FOODS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF PORK WORTH $30. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES IN SEVERAL PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES AND 1 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOMS NEXT TO THE COFFEE/GELATO PREP AREA NOT SELF-CLOSING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON ALL WASHROOM DOORS.
Not serious Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER AND ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE DUMPSTER. ALSO, OBSERVED TRASH AND LITTER ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REMOVE THE GREASE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN THE GROUND CLEAN AND FREE OF GREASE AND LITTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FISH WALK-IN FREEZER. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE DOORS IN BETWEEN THE MEAT PREP AREAS.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

Nov 19, 2018 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APROX 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM AND SIDES OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO ALL ENTRYWAYS TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED STAINS AND DEEP BLACK GROOVES ON THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE DELI AREA. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE DELI PREP AND BACK STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

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

2-102.14: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A)(2): THE FOLLOWING FOOD IN THE CHEF'S COOLER WAS FOUND TO BE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:8 GALLON AVOCADO SOUP (47.8F), 10 GALLON MINISTRONE SOUP(47.3F), 10 GALLON SALSA VERDE(46.4F), 4 GALLON SALSA ROJO (49.2F), 14 GALLON CORN CHOWDER(52.1F), 8 GALLON COOKED BEANS(46.8F). PIC CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY VOLUNTARILY DISCARDING THE ABOVE ITEMS. THE REPORTED TOTAL WEIGHT AND VALUE OF THE DISCARDED ITEMS IS APROX 450# AND $500. PRIORITY VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED APROX 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM AND SIDES OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO ALL ENTRYWAYS TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12: MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE CUTTING BOARD IN DELI AREA.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-202.16: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE DELI PREP AND BACK STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.11(B): OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16(A): MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN COVERS.

Nov 7, 2017 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP BAKERY AREA WITH NO VISIBLE LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BROKEN OR MISSING LID ON 4 BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP BAKERY AND PREP COOK STATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BULK CONTAINERS, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED CRACKED FLOORING UNDERNEATH 3 BURNER COOK LINE STATION IN COOK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND TO ENSURE SURFACE ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTION IN REAR MAINTENANCE ROOM WITH UNFINISHED COVING. INSTRUCTOR MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVING AT FLOOR JUNCTION, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Sep 19, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP BAKERY AREA WITH NO VISIBLE LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BROKEN OR MISSING LID ON 4 BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP BAKERY AND PREP COOK STATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BULK CONTAINERS, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED CRACKED FLOORING UNDERNEATH 3 BURNER COOK LINE STATION IN COOK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND TO ENSURE SURFACE ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTION IN REAR MAINTENANCE ROOM WITH UNFINISHED COVING. INSTRUCTOR MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVING AT FLOOR JUNCTION, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVED CUSTOMER RESTROOM DOORS, NEAR ICE CREAM COUNTER, NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING HINGE ON CUSTOMER RESTROOM DOORS.

Sep 12, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; CHICKEN, PORK, RICE, ETC., WERE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1976482, DATE 12/5/16, NOT CORRECTED. #35 OBSERVED THE CEILING FAN GUARD COVERS IN THE CHICKEN PREP AREA DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN VIOLATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-42-090
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP BAKERY AREA WITH NO VISIBLE LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BROKEN OR MISSING LID ON 4 BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP BAKERY AND PREP COOK STATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BULK CONTAINERS, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED EXIT DOOR NEAR DUMPSTERS WITH DOOR SWEEP THAT NEEDS TO BE ADJUSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED DARK DEEP GROOVES AND CUTS ON CUTTING BOARD AND PRODUCE PREP ROOM. ENSURE THAT ALL SERVICES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, LOCATED IN REAR MEAT DEPARTMENT WALK WAY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED CRACKED FLOORING UNDERNEATH 3 BURNER COOK LINE STATION IN COOK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND TO ENSURE SURFACE ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTION IN REAR MAINTENANCE ROOM WITH UNFINISHED COVING. INSTRUCTOR MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVING AT FLOOR JUNCTION, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVE DUST BUILDUP ON FAN COVERS IN CHICKEN PREP ROOM, FISH WALK-IN COOLER, MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AND PRODUCE COOLER. ALSO, OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING VENTS, FACING WINDOW IN BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES.
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVED CUSTOMER RESTROOM DOORS, NEAR ICE CREAM COUNTER, NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING HINGE ON CUSTOMER RESTROOM DOORS.

Dec 5, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED THE CHICKEN COOLER COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN FISH PREP AREA, AND THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER NOT UNDER THE CHICKEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED THE CEILING FAN GUARD COVERS IN THE CHICKEN PREP AREA DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

May 10, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED NO COUNTER TOP AT THE GELATO STAND, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED CONDENSATION LINE IN THE REAR FISH ROOM NOT CONNECTED, LEAKING ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED OPEN DRAIN UNDER PIZZA OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO CAP IF NOT IN USE.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED DELI WALK IN COOLER ONE LIGHT NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO WATER SUPPLY/BACKFLOW DEVICE INSTALLED AT REAR REGULAR ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED OUTER THERMOMETERS NOT WORKING AT THE BAKERY, CHICKEN STORAGE, AND MEAT COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER, MUST PROVIDE.

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