Sabor A Cafe

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	1	1	0
2025	2	10	1
2023	1	11	1
2022	1	6	0
2021	1	3	0
2019	2	8	0
2018	1	26	4
2017	3	14	4
2016	2	18	1
2015	1	8	0
2014	2	9	0
2013	1	7	2
2011	2	8	1

Jun 3, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD WITH NO LABELS.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.

Jan 23, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Jan 10, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

WE OBSERVED NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IN PREP/AND DISHROOM AREAS. MULTI-USE UTENSIL WERE WASHED. UNIT WAS SET UP. NO SANITIZING SOLUTION IS PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO SET THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOR ALL DISHWARE. DISH MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION "DO NOT USE" CONTACTED C.D.P.H. FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.CITATION ISSUED. UPON RETURN OF 1-13-25, SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR THE ABOVE UNIT WAS PROVIDED. PRESENTLY MAINTAIN 100PPM. UNTAGGED UNIT AND USE IT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

WASTE PIPE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE MUST BE ENCASED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE OR RELOCATE ITEMS
Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

KNIVES ARE STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND PREP COOLER AND WALLS. MUST PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11: **C** Good Repair and Proper Adjustment- Equipment OBSERVED INSIDE THE DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER(FREEZER DOOR),BROKEN INSULATION EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BOTH FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT ARE LEAKING,REPAIR ISSUE.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED BROKEN SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

BROKEN PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP/DISHROOM. MUST REPLACE
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE MUST BE PROVIDED ON SITE.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-7-2023,REPORT#: 2586505 #37) 3-302.12: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH SUGAR AND SALT WITHOUT LABELS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH CONTAINING FOODS NAME ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING. #47)4-202.16: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES AT THE MAIN COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #55)6-501.11: (OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING PANELS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS- ALSO OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING TILES. SMOOTHLY SEAL THE HOLE IN THE CEILING NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

Dec 7, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE TOUCHING FULLY COOKED, READY-TO-EAT PLANTAIN WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES DO NOT USE BARE HANDS WHEN HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOODS AND USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. 3 LBS OF PLANTAINS VALUED AT $50 WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH SUGAR AND SALT WITHOUT LABELS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH CONTAINING FOODS NAME ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH DRY SHELVING UNITS NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP ALL ITEMS ELEVATED AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEARING DANGLING BRACELETS AND NECKLACES WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES ARE NOT WEARING JEWELRY EXCEPT A PLAIN RING, SUCH AS A WEDDING BAND WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND MAINTAINING IT.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON THE SIDE OF REFRIGERATOR DOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES AT THE MAIN COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING PANELS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS--I ALSO OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND SMOOTHLY SEAL THE HOLE IN THE CEILING NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 23, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON THE SIDE OF REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED VENT COVERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE GRILL ALONG MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRCUTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA , IN CEILING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA, AND IN CEILING ALONG MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHTOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 15, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR HALLWAY (FLOUR, RICE, CORN). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE IN BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA AND GREASE SPILLS BEHIND GREASE TRAP LOCATED NEAR DISH MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 1, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Feb 21, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WAS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-903.11B SEE VIOLATION #60.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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

SEE VIOLATION #60.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON ALL FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND FIRST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

TWO EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOODS HAS NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2229371 DATED 10/3/18. #44- 4-903.11B-ALL CLEAN STORED POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED. #47-4-101-19-MISSING /BROKEN DOOR HANDLES ON THE COOKS LINE COOLER AND FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE. #55-6-201.11-WALLS SURROUNDING THE WASHBOWLS AND TOILET,INCLUDING THE WASHBOWL PEDESTAL MADE OF RAW UN EVEN WOOD WITH LARGE OPEN CREVICES,GAPS,OPEN SEAMS.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE WASHROOMS WALLS AND WASHBOWL PEDESTALS SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42.090 CITATION ISSUED.

Oct 3, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11 NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE MEAT GRINDER, COFFEE STATION IS LOCATED AND FOODS ARE PREPARED. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

3-302.11(A) OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE IN THE COOKS LINE REACH-IN COOLER. OPEN CONTAINERS OF RAW CHICKEN STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO SLICED, READY TO EAT TOMATOES IN THE TOP REACH-IN PORTION OF THE COOLER. RAW CHICKEN, RAW SHRIMP, STORED INSIDE THE SAME COOLER ON TOP SHELVING DIRECTLY OVER PREPARED SAUCE. RAW EGGS ON TOP SHELVING DIRECTLY OVER PREPARED TORTILLAS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-501.114(A) LOW TEMPERATURE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE DISHES BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. INSTRUCTED TO SET THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16 OBSERVED FOODS HELD COLD IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CHICKEN AT 63.3F, BEEF AT 49.5F, EGGS AT 49.8F, SHRIMP AT 51.1F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $100.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WHICH INCLUDES AN EXPIRATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED OR AVAILABLE FOR VIEW BY CONSUMERS. NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT FOR FOODS ON THE MENU THAT PERTAIN TO THE CONSUMER ADVISORY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 COOKS LINE COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATELY COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 56.7 WITH FOOD SUCH AS BEEF AT 49.5F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, CHPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE FRONT, WHITE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED ON THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR. OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 MISSING LID ON THE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT COFFEE PREP STATION. MUST PROVIDE A LID.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE KITCHEN/DISH HAND WASHING SINK.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 PREP AREA WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12(E) ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER, NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE.
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-903.11(B) ALL CLEAN STORED POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12 FOOD CONTACT ACTIVE CUTTING BOARD ON COOKS LINE FOUND IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR. STAINED WITH BLACKENED DEEP GROOVES. BURNT AND CHIPPING PLASTIC. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19 MISSING/BROKEN DOORS HANDLES ON THE COOKS LINE COOLER AND THE FRONT PREP TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.13 NO DRAIN BOARD, RACKS OR TABLES LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE SOILED DISHES NOTED PILED ON THE FLOOR OR HOLD AFTER SANITIZING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 DIRTY SHELVING AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 ATTACHED MECHANICAL STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN, UNABLE TO PLUG SINK COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
Severity not stated
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-403.12 WASTE WATER DRAINAGE PIPING INTO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE TO PROPERLY DRAIN INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DISH AREA.---MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL.---DIRTY FOOD SPLATTER WALL BEHIND/UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. DIRTY FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 WALLS SURROUNDING THE WASH BOWLS AND TOILETS, INCLUDING THE WASHBOWL PEDESTALS, MADE OF RAW, UNEVEN WOOD WITH LARGE OPEN CREVICES, GAPS, OPEN SEAMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKES WASHROOMS WALLS AND WASHBOWL PEDESTALS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11(A) MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DISH WASHING AREA. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS ABOVE THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Nov 29, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 47.8. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER:- CHICKEN 46.8F, SHRIMP 46.4F, BEEF 47.5F, PORK 47.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 35 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
Serious Critical
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NOTED DISHES BEING WASHED AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH FINAL RINSE SANITIZING STRENGTH READING 00PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING WITH FINAL RINSE OF 50 PPM TO 100 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY FOR MAINTENANCE. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED DISCOLORATION AND DEEP CUTS ON THE CUTTING BOARD USED AT THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SMOOTHED THE SURFACE....NOTED SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA LINED WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST....NOTED NO ICE COVER AT THE ICE STORAGE BIN AT THE FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID FOR THE ICE BIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LOW WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE FAUCETS OF THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE.....NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS UNDERNEATH SHELVING OF THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

Mar 10, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

NOTED NO LID ON ICE BIN AT THE FRONT COUNTER. ICE BIN COVERED WITH WRAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID FOR THE ICE BIN.

Mar 2, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:- BEEF 47.5F,EGGS 47.7F, CHORIZO 43.3F, SLICED TOMATO/ONIONS SAUCE 45.7F,BEEF 118.5. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

NOTED A THICK BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY FOR MAINTENANCE. 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

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SOUPS, SEAFOOD, CHICKEN ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1751774 DATED 4/11/2016 NOT CORRECTED:-#33) OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNCLEAN: INSIDE OF FRYERS WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION, OUTSIDE OF GRILLS AND UNDER GRILLS. OBSERVED SHELVES NEXT TO GRILLS CONTAINING FOOD MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF CABINETS CONTAINING WINE UNDER REGISTER. OBSERVED GASKETS UNCLEAN ON REFRIGERATORS NEAR REGISTER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON MAIN COOKING LINE UNCLEAN. IF CUTTING BOARDS CAN NOT COME CLEAN THEY MUST BE REPLACED. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.#35)OBSERVED CEILING TILE ABOVE DISH MACHINE IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN #37) OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS INCLUDING SHOES AND PURSES INTERMINGLED WITH FOOD PRODUCT AND FOOD RELATED ITEMS. MUST STORE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS IN A SEPARATE AREA AWAY FROM FOOD. #42) OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED WITHIN ICE. ICE SCOOP NEEDS TO BE STORED OUTSIDE OF ICE WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED ALL ABOVE VIOLATIONS UPON BEING RE-INSPECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.NOTED NO LID ON ICE BIN AT THE FRONT COUNTER. ICE BIN COVERED WITH WRAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID FOR THE ICE BIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 12, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

: OBSERVED RYING RACKS ABOVE DISH MACHINE AREA RUSTY WITH PEELING PAINT. REPAIR ALL RACKS SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNCLEAN: INSIDE OF FRYERS WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION, OUTSIDE OF GRILLS AND UNDER GRILLS. OBSERVED SHLEVES NEXT TO GRILLS CONTAINING FOOD MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF CABINETS CONTAINING WINE UNDER REGISTER. OBSERVED GASKETS UNCLEAN ON REFRIGERATORS NEAR REGISTER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON MAIN COOKING LINE UNCLEAN. IF CUTTING BOARDS CAN NOT COME CLEAN THEY MUST BE REPLACED. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUPMENT IN MAIN COOKING AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED CEILING TILE ABOVE DISH MACHINE IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED END CAPS MISSING ON LIGHT SHEILDS IN REAR OF SERVICE AREA ABOVE REFRIGERATORS.
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS INCLUDING SHOES AND PURSES INTERMINGLED WITH FOOD PRODUCT AND FOOD RELATED ITEMS. MUST STORE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS IN A SEPARATE AREA AWAY FROM FOOD.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED THERMOMETER NEEDED IN REFRIGERATOR NEAR REGSTER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED WITHIN ICE. ICE SCOOP NEEDS TO BE STORED OUTSIDE OF ICE WHEN NOT IN USE

Apr 11, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT PROPER CONCENTRATION. DISH MAHCINE WAS REGISTERING AT 25PPM OF CHLORINE. DISH MACHINE WAS TAGGED. DISH MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND NO CITATION WAS ISSUED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RYING RACKS ABOVE DISH MACHINE AREA RUSTY WITH PEELING PAINT. REPAIR ALL RACKS SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNCLEAN: INSIDE OF FRYERS WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION, OUTSIDE OF GRILLS AND UNDER GRILLS. OBSERVED SHLEVES NEXT TO GRILLS CONTAINING FOOD MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF CABINETS CONTAINING WINE UNDER REGISTER. OBSERVED GASKETS UNCLEAN ON REFRIGERATORS NEAR REGISTER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON MAIN COOKING LINE UNCLEAN. IF CUTTING BOARDS CAN NOT COME CLEAN THEY MUST BE REPLACED. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUPMENT IN MAIN COOKING AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED CEILING TILE ABOVE DISH MACHINE IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED END CAPS MISSING ON LIGHT SHEILDS IN REAR OF SERVICE AREA ABOVE REFRIGERATORS.
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS INCLUDING SHOES AND PURSES INTERMINGLED WITH FOOD PRODUCT AND FOOD RELATED ITEMS. MUST STORE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS IN A SEPARATE AREA AWAY FROM FOOD.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED THERMOMETER NEEDED IN REFRIGERATOR NEAR REGSTER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED BOX OF PLANTAINS ON FLOOR. STORE ALL FOOD PRODCUT UP OFF FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES.
Not serious Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED WITHIN ICE. ICE SCOOP NEEDS TO BE STORED OUTSIDE OF ICE WHEN NOT IN USE.

Mar 16, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

Found some food items not properly dated in reach in freezers, and reach in cooler, must properly date food items in reach in freezers, and reach in cooler.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Rear counter prep table had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed. Bsmt storage shelving/racks that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed. Caulk around 3 compartment sink missing, shall be repaired/replaced.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). rear kitchen, and bsmt storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear storage areas and under heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt storage areas under heavy equipment, storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(cornets).
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Damaged/stained and missing ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area shall be repaired, replaced. Walls that had exposed raw wood, gaps in rear kitchen area shall be repaired/sealed.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Missing/damaged light shields in rear kitchen areas, shall be provided/replaced.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Exhaust fan in women's bathroom in state of disrepair/broken, shall be repaired/replaced.
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must have food handlers list for next routine inspection.

Sep 25, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED

DURING INSPECTION FOUND A FROZEN 20LB BAG OF BEEF TRIMMINGS BEING UNPROPERLY THAWED INSIDE A POT WITH WATER. THERE WAS NO RUNNING COLD WATER BEING USED AT THE TIME. CDI. TO PROPERLY THAW FROZEN FOOD IT MUST BE UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER AT ALL TIMES.
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK DEEP GROOVES LOCATED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE BASEMENT AT ALL CORNERS TO REMOVE DIRT AND COBB WEBS.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPAIR LOOSE VENT COVER IN THE MENS RESTROOM.

Feb 27, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE MIDDLE ICE BOX FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES AND STAINS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE GRIMMY FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP BOX LOCATED UNDER THE RINSING SECTION OF THE DISH MACHINE AREA.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING AT HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXXIT DOORWAY.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE BETTER LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR EXHAUST HOOD VENTS AT BOTH MEN'S AND LADIES RESTROOMS. THEY ARE NOT IN OPERATING CONDITION.

Jun 14, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

MIDDLE REACH-IN COOLER AIR TEMP OF 49.7F TO 50.0F.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT: CHICKEN ,EMPANADAS, BEEF ETC.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE, COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. OWN THERMOMETER SHOWED AIR TEMP OF 48F. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: HOME MADE GREEN / CREAMY SPICE SALSA AT TEMP OF 62.3F,EMPANADAS FILLED WITH AT TEMP OF 50.6F TO 51F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG NOR COOLING PROCESS LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME. UNIT AIR TEMP OF 41.7F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 70, VALUE 500. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RAW WOOD SHELVES IN PREP AREA NOT ABLE TO CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

HOOD, FILTERS AND INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS(BOTTOM PART)ARE WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND ENCRUSTED FOOD,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.EXTERIOR OF BOTH GREASE TRAPS WITH DEBRIS ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH A BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT LIGHT INSIDE THE PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Jul 6, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Jun 29, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AND COOK NOT WASHING HANDS. BOTH WEAR A GLOVE WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS. STARTS COOKING AND THE OTHER EMPLOYEE STARTS CUTTING ONIONS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES AND THE OWNER TO WASH THEIR HANDS EVERY TIME THEY WEAR AND REMOVE THE GLOVES AND ANYTIME THEY HAVE TO DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT OTHER THAN COOKING AND CUTTING ONIONS, WHEN THEY TOUCH THIER NOSE, FACE AND WHEN THEY GO TO THE WASHROOM.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. WITH GREASE DRIPPING AROUND THE RIM OF THE LID AND DRIED GREASE ON THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET OF THE TWO ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST RECAULK THE AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK ON BOTH WASHROOM. DOOR OF THE SMALL CHEST FREEZER BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAINED:THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE STOVES AND GRILL,THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE DEEP FRYER,THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG THE WALL BASE AND CORNER.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CRACKED WALLS ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF THE WALLS BY THE STAIR GOING TO THE BASEMENT,MUST REPAIR.CLEAN THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE SHELVING FOR GLASSES, CLEAN THE CEILING VENT INSIDE THE LADIES WASHROOM,MISSING CEILING TILES BY THE 3 COMPT SINK,MUST REPLACE.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE IN THE BASEMENT, MUST PROVIDE. BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE SHELVINGS FOR THE GLASSES. MUST REPLACE BULB.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REROUTE THE PLASTIC TUBE FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER IN THE 3 COMPT SINK ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR DRAIN.

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