Baba's Famous Steaks & Lemondade

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Inspections

1. Sep 23, 2026 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     NOTED SMALL DEAD RODENT IN TRAP ALONG SOUTH WALL IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR ALL TRAPS, REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

2. Aug 10, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

   Result: Pass.

3. Aug 3, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT VALID PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THE CERTIFIED MANAGER AND THEIR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

     OBSERVED ADULTERATED FOOD.NOTED BREAD STORED ON RACK CHEWED THROUGH. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE DISCARD BREAD 5LBS OF BREAD VALUED AT $25. THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-40-050(A) CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BETWEEN COOLER AND TRASH CAN AT SERVICE COUNTER. APPROX.15 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN OFFICE. APPROX. 10 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER KITCHEN PREP TABLE AND 10 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN DISH ROOM UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     NOTED GREASE RECEPTACLE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FLOORS UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACK IN DISH ROOM NOT CLEAN. NOTED RED STICKY SPILLAGE. ALSO NOTED HOLE IN CEILING IN REAR AND ON EAST WALL IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

4. Oct 10, 2025 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN A FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN UTILITY AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE LARGE EQUIPMENT OR INSTALL LARGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, CABINETS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     : OBSERVED LOOSE AND MISSING BASEBOARDS, MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY, FRONT COUNTER, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

5. Sep 18, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN UTILITY AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE LARGE EQUIPMENT OR INSTALL LARGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, CABINETS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED LOOSE AND MISSING BASEBOARDS, MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY, FRONT COUNTER, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

6. Sep 10, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN A FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND ON UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AND NUMEROUS FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN UTILITY AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     OBSERVED 2 OZ CONTAINERS USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS WITH HANDLE STORED ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED MUTLI-USE CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE LARGE EQUIPMENT OR INSTALL LARGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, CABINETS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN PREP, STORAGE, AND GARAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE SPILLS ON WALLS AND FLOORS, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED LOOSE AND MISSING BASEBOARDS, MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY, FRONT COUNTER, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

7. May 24, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

8. May 17, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     NO LABEL FOUND ON BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 60 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND THE COOLER AND OTHER EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     FOUND A DEAD MOUSE ON A GLUE BOARD IN THE OFFICE AREA BY THE FURNACE; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     SOME FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING APPROPRIATE HAIR RESTRAINTS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS, PREP TABLES, STEAMTABLE, ROLLING CART.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     EMPLOYEE WASHROOM UNCLEAN; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOILET, FLOOR, SINK, WALLS AND FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER STAINED CEILING TILE; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

9. Jun 6, 2023 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

   • Serious Priority

     HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

     OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. FOOD HANDLER IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA HAD ON TWO GLOVES ON ONE HAND HANDLED RAW CHICKEN AND TOOK OFF ONE GLOVE AND BEGAN TO PREPARE FOODS SUCH AS FRENCH FIRES. ALSO, OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA PUT ON GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS TO CUT GREEN BELL PEPPERS THAT ARE USED TO TOP SANDWICHES. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AND THEN PUT ON A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES BEFORE CHANGING TASK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED CHICKEN (53.2F), STEAK MEAT (52.1F), SLICED TOMATOES (46.8F), COOKED GROUND BEEF (45.8F), 12 BEEF POLISHES (45.0F), BEEF HOT DOGS (45.3F) ALL FOUND IN PREP COOLER IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA, AND STRAWBERRY, CARAMEL, OREO, PLAIN, CHEESECAKE, CHOCOLATE, AND LEMON CAKE (45.0-48.8F) FOUND INSIDE STAND-ALONE REFRIGERATOR. MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT. APPROXIMATELY 350LBS. $850.00 MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER AT 50.0F AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND A STAND UP REFRIGERATOR AT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AT 47.7F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNITS. ONCE REPAIRED, FAX OR EMAIL TO CDPH. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     3-307.11 OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE MOP SINK NEAR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD AT THE SAID MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

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

     4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED THE COMMERCIAL CAN OPENER STORED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WITH RUST BUILD UP ON THE CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST TO MAKE THE CAN OPENER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-601.11(B) OBSERVED SLIGHT GREASE AND RUST BUILD UP ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND GREASE BUILD UP THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-602.13 OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE COMMERICAL FAN IN THE WALL OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.12 OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS MORE FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.17 OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE CEILING OF THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VENTILATION COVER ON THE SAID OPENING AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.114 OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND THE REAR HALLWAY WITH UNNECCESARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER IN THE SAID AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11 OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE FURNACE/OFFICE AREA NOT FINISHED. INSTRUCTED TO FINISH THE FLOOR IN THE SAID AREA, TO MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

10. Mar 8, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE MOP SINK NEAR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD AT THE SAID MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE COMMERCIAL CAN OPENER STORED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WITH RUST BUILD UP ON THE CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST TO MAKE THE CAN OPENER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED SLIGHT GREASE AND RUST BUILD UP ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND GREASE BUILD UP THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE COMMERICAL FAN IN THE WALL OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE CEILING OF THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VENTILATION COVER ON THE SAID OPENING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND THE REAR HALLWAY WITH UNNECCESARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER IN THE SAID AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE FURNACE/OFFICE AREA NOT FINISHED. INSTRUCTED TO FINISH THE FLOOR IN THE SAID AREA, TO MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVE THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS MORE FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.