Pho's Thai Cuisine

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Inspections

1. Mar 3, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2. Mar 28, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Mar 20, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

     NOTED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED SOUP AND COOKED VEGETABLES BEING IMPROPERLY COOLED. SOUP IN A LARGE, DEEP CONTAINER WITH A COVERED LID, VEGETABLES IN A LARGE, DEEP BOWL INSIDE A PLASTIC BAG. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING TIME, TEMPERATURES AND COOLING METHODS. CERTIFIED MANAGER STATES THE FOODS WERE COOKED WITHIN THE HOUR. CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN OF CREATING AN ICE BATH FOR THE SOUP IN SMALLER CONTAINERS AND QUICK CHILLING THE VEGETABLES IN THE FREEZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 SEE VIOLATION #22 FOR CITATION.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS FRIED GARLIC IN OIL THAT WAS COOKED THE PREVIOUS DAY BEING HELD IN CONTAINERS UNREFRIGERATED ON PREP AREA SHELVING AT 64F. REVIEWED FRIED GARLIC IN OIL MUST BE PROPERLY COOLED THEN HELD UNDER REFRIGERATION. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS PREPARED FRIED TOFU AND COOKED NOODLES HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN REFRIGERATION NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. NO LABELS ON ANY PREPARED FOODS IE: SAUCES, CUT VEGETABLES. REVIEWED LABELING REQUIREMENTS FOR TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     UNABLE TO READ LABELS ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST RELABEL.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     NOTED PEELING PLASTIC USED AS PROTECTANT ON THE FREEZER DOOR. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     NOTED THE OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS OF FOOD WASTE GARBAGE AND LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. RECOMMEND OBTAINING ADDITIONAL WASTE CONTAINER, A LARGER CONTAINER OR MORE FREQUENT GARBAGE PICK UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL.

4. Feb 23, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS FAN COVERS. MUST CLEAN COOLERS FAN COVERS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

5. Oct 2, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. Sep 22, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

     OBSERVED EMPLOYEES AND MANAGER WASHING HANDS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY HANDWASHING SINK FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     WE OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES INSIDE TWO DOOR PREP COOLERS (3 ADULT ROACHES AT THE HINGES OF THE DOOR, ONE AT THE RUBBBER GASKET), AND ANOTHER RAOCH WAS OBSERVED UNDER A COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/DISHROOM AREA. OF INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN THE UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE HANDWASHING SINK AND SHELF WITH CLEAN PLATES AND FOOD IN THE KITCHEN. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEAN, AND A NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. ANYONE ENTERING THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE COOLERS.ALSO REMOVE BUILD-UP ICE INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST SEAL WALL PANELS AND BASEBOARD WALL THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES.

7. Sep 12, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

     NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     NOTED THE FOLLOWING TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, CHICKEN, TOFU, CHEESE, NOODLES, AND CUT VEGETABLES. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY-TO-EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAMES AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). THE CITATION WAS ISSUED TODAY.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAMES, INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     NOTED CUSTOMERS GOING THROUGH THE PREP AREA TO USE THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE BATHROOM IS FOR EMPLOYEES ONLY AND CUSTOMERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO GO THROUGH THE FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

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

     NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE AND REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     THE NOTED SURFACE OF TABLES IN THE DINING AREA WAS STICKY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PROPERLY.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     NOTED EMPTY BOXES OF FOOD CONTAINERS STORED AT THE REAR OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY DISPOSE OF EMPTY BOXES.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

8. Mar 22, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

9. Mar 12, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION AT THIS TIME.

   • Severity not stated

     PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

     OBSERVED A PLATE OF COOKED NOODLES WITH A FORK IN IT. EMPLOYEES MUST NOT EAT THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE/REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     NOTED A BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN THE REAR PREP MISLABELED WITH THE WRONG PRODUCT NAME. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOODS.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED A BAG OF FRESH CARROTS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL FOODS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

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

     NOTED A METAL MESH FOOD STRAINER IN EQUIPMENT STORAGE IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR.----ALSO NOTED A CLOTH MESH STRAINER BADLY STAINED AND SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL IN GOOD REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

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

     NOTED AN EXTREMELY STAINED AND DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR EQUIPMENT STORAGE. MUST REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOLERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.----NOTED PLASTIC LID FOR FOOD CONTAINER INSIDE A COOLER CRACKED AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     NOTED THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER MOUNTED ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE REAR PREP TABLE EXTREMLY DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED SPLATTERED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     NOTED PILED, EMPTY FOOD CARDBOARD BOXES ON THE REAR PATIO LEADING TO THE WASTE CONTAINER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MISSING BASEBOARD COVING BEHIND THE METAL RACK FOOD CART AT THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     CRACKED, DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE LEGS OF THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2311962 ON 9-9-19 NOT CORRECTED. #37- NO LABEL PROVIDED AT DRY FOOD INGREDIENTS. MUST PROVIDE LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME. #41- CLOTHS USED IN PREP AREA MUST BE STORED INSIDE A BUCKET WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. #47-CAN OPENER WITH A FOOD AND RUST BUILD UP AT BLADE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #49- FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT/WOKS ARE EXTREMELY GREASY,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#55- NOT CLEANABLE FLOOR/WALL AT MISSING BASEBOARD/COVING TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

10. Sep 9, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

      OBSERVED THE COOK RESTOCKING SOAP AT SOAP DISPENSER(REMOVING UNIT FROM WALL AND REPLACE IT),THAN RINSING THREE FINGERS UNDER SMALL AMOUNT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK AND DRYING AT HIS OWN PANTS,RETURNED TO PREP AREA AND PICKED UP CLEAN DISHES(FINGERS INSIDE THE DISHES) TO PUT FOOD TO BE SERVED TO CUSTOMER. OBSERVED MANGER WASHING AND DRYING HANDS,THAN TURNED OFF THE HANDLES OF THE FAUCET WITHOUT USING PAPER TOWELS. SANITARIAN SHOWED PROPER PROCEDURE HOW TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-010,"CONSOLIDATED WITH CODE #3-301.11 (B)"

    • Serious Priority

      NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

      POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.MANAGER HANDLED HIS PERSONAL PHONE TO SHOW SANITARIAN INFORMATION REGARDING PEST CONTROL,PUT IT BACK ON HIS POCKET AND PROCEEDED TO HANDLE FOOD: PICKED UP (WITH BARE HANDS) SHREDDED CARROTS AND PUT IT ON TOP THE FOOD READY TO SERVE TO COSTUMER.NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH FOOD,USE: SPATULAS,SINGLE SERVING FOOD TISSUE,TONGS,OR GLOVED HANDS AFTER HANDWASHING. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING PROCEDURE.FOOD DISCARDED.NEW FOOD WAS GIVEN TO CUSTOMER. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO SOAP PROVIDED AT ONLY ONE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN,SOAP DISPENSER EMPTY.PER MY REQUEST SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT SAID SINK. SOAP MUST BE PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT ACCESSIBLE. INSIDE THE SAID SINK FOOD CONTAINERS,AND OTHER ITEMS. MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS FROM SAID SINK UPON SANITARIAN ENTERING IN THE KITCHEN. HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIME FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),"CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND 3lb OF COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE THE SMALL REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 49.8F TO 55F; ALSO FOUND 5lb OF RAW STRIP CHICKEN STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 48.4F TO 55.4F. BOTH PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      NO LABEL PROVIDED AT DRY FOOD INGREDIENT STORED INSIDE THE BLUE PLASTIC BINS AT REAR SHELVES .PROVIDED LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.REAR SCREEN DOOR BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.MAIN REAR DOOR WAS OPENED.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      CLOTH USED IN PREP AREA MUST BE STORED INSIDE A BUCKET WITH SANITIZER SOLUTION

    • Severity not stated

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

      BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF THE SMALL COOLER ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,REPAIR/REPLACE .ALSO BROKEN AND MISSING HANDLE IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      CAN OPENER WITH A FOOD AND RUST BUILD UP AT BLADE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT/WOKS ARE EXTREMELY GREASY,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOT CLEANABLE FLOOR/WALL AT MISSING BASEBOARD/COVING TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRTY STAINED CARDBOARDS ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FLOOR MATS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

11. Oct 10, 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(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD(CREAM CHEESE,SALAD)HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.MOST LABEL PROPERLY

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND SANITATION MANGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

12. Aug 15, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING REUSED TO COVER BOWLS OF COOKED FOODS IN THE REACH IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES TO BE FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST ELIMINATE STANDING WATER FROM BOTTOM OF PREP TOP COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

13. Nov 29, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 11-21-16 NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-21-16. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 6-21-16 #1937254 NOT CORRECTED.#32- SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #33- THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. #34- FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, UNDER STOVE, UNDER ALL SHELVING WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#43- WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. EMPLOYEES CLEANING ALL DURING THIS INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      SEE VIOLATION #14

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      INTERIOR COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

14. Nov 21, 2016 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING FOOD EQUIPMENT SUCH AS A BLENDER AND UTENSILS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK THAT WAS NOT SET PROPERLY TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. EMPLOYEE USING A SOAPY SPONGE ONLY WITHOUT SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SET SINK AND RE-WASH ALL DISHES FOUND IN DRYING RACK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. IN THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER OBSERVED A CRACKED RAW EGG STORED DIRECTLY NEXT, TOUCHING RAW, CUT, FRESH CABBAGE. ALSO UNCOVERED CONTAINERS OR RAW CHICKEN AND BEEF STORED ON SHELVING DIRECTLY OVER UNCOVERED FRESH FRUIT AND CUT VEGETABLES. OBSERVED IN THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER A PLASTIC BAG OF RAW GROUND PORK STORED ON METAL RACK SHELVING DIRECTLY OVER UNCOVERED PITCHERS OF DRINKING WATER. ALL WATER AND FOODS DISCARDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 6-21-16 #1937254 NOT CORRECTED.#32- SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #33- THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE. INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. BUS PAN CART. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. #34- FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, UNDER STOVE, UNDER ALL SHELVING WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#43- WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      INTERIOR COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      DIRTY WALLS ON THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. DIRTY CIELING VENTS AND FANS IN THE DINING ROOM. DIRTY WALLS THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.

15. Jun 21, 2016 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION. EMPLOYEE OBSERVED SITTING AT A CUSTOMER DINING ROOM TABLE FILLING WONTON WRAPPERS AND PREPARING FOODS WHILE CUSTOMERS IN SAME AREA PICKING UP FOOD ORDERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOODS MUST BE PREPARED IN THE DESIGNATED FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • 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 FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE THE ABOVE MENTIONED FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND NOT PROTECTED. ALSO FOODS SUCH AS RICE IN WARMER AT 157.8F. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AT INITIAL INSPECTION AND ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST NOT USE NEWSPAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE. INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. BUS PAN CART. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, UNDER STOVE, UNDER ALL SHELVING WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER SIDES. WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      LEAK AT THE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN DRY FOOD AREA OR FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT STORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

16. Mar 29, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST NOT USE NEWSPAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE. INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. BUS PAN CART. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, UNDER STOVE, UNDER ALL SHELVING WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER SIDES. WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      LEAK AT THE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN DRY FOOD AREA OR FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT STORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

17. Apr 30, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CEASE USING PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      LEAK OBSERVED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

18. Apr 22, 2015 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      FOUND 3 POUNDS OF CHICKEN SATAY AT 48.7F IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER, FOUND 20 POUNDS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 44.9F IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER, FOUND 1.5 POUNDS OF CREAM CHEESE CRAB FILLING AT 48.7F IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER, AND FOUND 1 POUND OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 53.6F ON THE PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD. TOTAL VALUE $100 AS STATED BY OPERATOR. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BELOW 40F OR ABOVE 140F. 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 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER THE WASHROOM SINK AND 5 UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY PESTS AND EVIDENCE AND TO MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CEASE USING PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN THE REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND PEELING PAINT ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAINT FLOORS AND MAINTAIN SO FLOORS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      ONLY ONE SINK STOPPER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN 2 MORE AND TO MAINTAIN. LEAK OBSERVED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.

19. Jul 22, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

20. Jul 15, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/10/13 REPORT#1375958. (33) SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREP WITH DIRT, GREASE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (38)REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM. THE HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT REQUIRED A DETAIL CLEANING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

21. Dec 10, 2013 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      SHELVINGS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREP WITH DIRT, GREASE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE COOLERS AND MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom.Seal noticeable openings around pipes beneath the 3 compartment sink and on wall beneath the handsink inside the toilet room.Clean ceiling fan blades in the customer dining area.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS NEED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT AND SHIELD UNDER HOOD OVER COOKING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM.THE HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.