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Restaurant: Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles
Address: 3947 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Chicago, IL 60653
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: Oct 30, 2012

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The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN SAME AREAS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT MAINTAINED, REPAIR SAME.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. DRAIN PIPE IN MEN'S TOILET AT THE URINAL NOT MAINTAINED MUST REPAIR SAME. DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD IN KITCHEN.

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS. EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK ALSO NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING DUE TO STORAGE RACK AND STOCK ITEMS BLOCKING SAID SINK. ALSO, WATER PITCHER WITH UTENSILS BEING STORED INSIDE SAID HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING, REMOVE ITEMS INSIDE SINK, AND PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL ALL TIMES TO WASH HANDS PER CITY CODE. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ONION DRY STORAGE ROOM, STORAGE ROOM, OFFICE, FURNACE CLOSET, AND INSIDE CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE DISPENSER UNITS AROUND SODA SYRUP LINES. ALSO, FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10-15 FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ONION STORAGE ROOM, DINING AREA, AT WALLS UNDER, AND AROUND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA NOT CLEAN NOT MAINTAINED. EXCESSIVE GREASE RECEPTICLE WITH GREASE BUILDUP ON TOP, SIDES, RIM, WHEELS, AND SPILLS ON GROUND. ALSO, DUMPSTER LIDS NOT RODENT PROOFED, OPENINGS/CRACKED LIDS ALLOWING RODENT ENTRY AND FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS ON GROUND IN FRONT OF OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE SPILLS, RODENT PROOF LIDS, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS INVERTED AND OR IN CLEAN, DESIGNATED AREA.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM PREP TABLES AND PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVES FOR STOCK ITEMS/REMOVE LARGE STONES BEING USED TO SUPPORT METAL RACKS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, UNDER, AROUND DEEP FRYERS, VENT COVERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVES AT FRONT SERVICE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS, HAND WASHING SINKS, ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, METAL RACKS NEXT TO DISHMACHINE, UTILITY SINK CLOSET, BEHIND BEVERAGE DISPENSER UNITS,FURNACE ROOM, SODA SYRUP STORAGE CABINET, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AT PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE IN STORAGE ROOMS, PREP AREAS, MEN'S TOILET STALL, DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT SOME FLOOR SECTION TILES IN PREP AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT WALL, CEILING, AND WALL BASE AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING AND VENT COVERS AT DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO, FOUND SEVERAL SECTIONS OF WALL TILES IN POOR REPAIR AND OR MISSING AT FRONT/REAR PREP AREAS, AND AT BEVERAGE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND WALL BASE IN KITCHEN, DISHWASINHG AREA, AND AT BEVERAGE DISPENSER UNITS.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS INSIDE REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN UTILITY ROOM.
All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT HANDLES AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA AND AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AT SIDES.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS ESPECIALLY IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, FURNACE ROOM, AND NEXT TO REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE ROOMS AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

VIOLATION CORRECTED ON 05/07/10.
VIOLATION ABATED AT THIS TIME. PREMISES HAS NEW PEST CONTROL COMPANY- SMITHEREEN SERVICED PREMISES ON 05/12/10.
VIOLATION ABATED AT THIS TIME.
VIOLATION ABATED AT THIS TIME.
VIOLATION ABATED AT THIS TIME.
VIOLATION ABATED AT THIS TIME.
VIOLATION ABATED AT THIS TIME.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT WALL, CEILING, AND WALL BASE AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING AND VENT COVERS AT DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO, FOUND SEVERAL SECTIONS OF WALL TILES IN POOR REPAIR AND OR MISSING AT FRONT/REAR PREP AREAS, AND AT BEVERAGE UNITS.
VIOLATION ABATED AT THIS TIME.
VIOLATION ABATED AT THIS TIME.
VIOLATION ABATED AT THIS TIME.

REPLACE GROUT ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN DISH AREA, PREVENTION THE ATTRACTION OF FLYING INSECTS. REPLACE MISSING COVING/BASEBOARDS IN WAITSTAFF AREA/WALL DAMAGED.

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND TOP PORTION OF PREP COOLER AT 52.5 DEGREES F AND FOUND BOTTOM PORTION OF PREP COOLER AT 48 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 160LBS OF SHREDDED CHEESE,COOKED RICE,COOKED SWEET POTATOES,COOKED GREENS,GRILLED ONIONS,COOKED CHICKEN,COOKED TURKEY SAUSAGE AND RAW EGGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49-70 DEGREES F FOR COLD FOODS AND 98-130 DEGREES F FOR HOT FOODS. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 45 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN DRY GOODS STORAGE CLOSET,IN HALLWAY NEAR RESTROOMS,THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,UNDER DISH MACHINE AND IN CABINET UNDER SODA DISPENCERS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN STORAGE CLOSET NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. EMPLOYEES IMPROPERLY WASHING HANDS IN COLD WATER DUE TO LACK OF HOT WATER ON SITE. MUST PROPERLY WASH HANDS IN HOT AND COLD OR TEMPERED WATER.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LEGS,WHEELS AND ATTACHED PIPING AND REMOVE EXTREME GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SHELVES AMD MOTOR HOUSING OF ALL COOLERS. DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND THE HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REGROUT TILE FLOORS IN DISH WASHING AREA TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS,SINKS AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS. MUST INSTAL COVING IN WAIT STATION AREA WHERE MISSING.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN WALL TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND PAINT WALLS IN WAIT STATION AREA WHERE NEEDED.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST CHANGE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET STORING APRONS AND DRY GOODS. ALSO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN MOP SINK CLOSET.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AND LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM INTERIOR OF FURNACE ROOM AND MOP SINK CLOSET. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. ALSO STORE ALL PANS AND OTHER UTENSILS IN KITCHEN 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

PREVIOUS VIOLATION # 18 HAS BEEN CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LEGS,WHEELS AND ATTACHED PIPING AND REMOVE EXTREME GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SHELVES AMD MOTOR HOUSING OF ALL COOLERS. DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND THE HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
MUST REGROUT TILE FLOORS IN DISH WASHING AREA TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS,SINKS AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS. MUST INSTAL COVING IN WAIT STATION AREA WHERE MISSING.
MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN WALL TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND PAINT WALLS IN WAIT STATION AREA WHERE NEEDED.
MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR STORGE CLOSET STORING APRONS AND DRY GOODS.
PREVIOUS VIOLATION # 38 HAS BEEN CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.
PREVIOUS VIOLATION # 41 HAS BEEN CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST SEAL OPENING IN FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISWASHING AREAS.
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. (MUST STORE INVERTED).
FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF COOLERS. OLD EQUIPMENT, ETC.
FOUND SHELVING UNITS TO CLOSE TO DIRTY DISHES.(MUST INSTALL SPLASHGUARD)

STORE ALL ITEMS IN STORAGE CLOSETS OFF THE FLOOR 6 INCHES.
FOUND REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED REACH IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 44-46 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR SO THAT COOLER MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F & BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 70LBS OF SHREDDED CHEESE,RAW EGGS AND COOKED GREENS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 51-67 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F & BEL0W OR 140 DEGREES F & ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. NO APPROVED SANITIZING SOLUTION REGISTERING ON INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE DURING USE. MUST REPAIR & PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION THAT WILL PROPERLY WASH,RINSE & SANITIZE MULTI USE ITEMS DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
FOOD NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE (ICE). NOTED EXCESSIVE MOLD & SLIME ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TOP OF ICE DURING STORAGE. MUST REMOVE SLIME & MOLD & PROPERLY MAINTAIN. 7-38-005A
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS,COOLERS,SINKS,PREP TABLES & WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT DISH WASHING AREAS & REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED.
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON INTERIOR OF MOP SINK CLOSET.
MUST REPAIR BROKEN PIPES UNDER RINSING SINK AT DISH MACHINE.

REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED LARGE PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA AND SMALL REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 56.9-65.0 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLERS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATLEY 35-40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE SIDES OF THE STEAM TABLE,ON THE SIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND ON THE INTERIOR OF THE FURNACE CLOSET. ALSO NOTED 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN AND OUT OF AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 115LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN,VARIOUS CHEESES,COOKED ONIONS,RAW SALMON,SLICED TOMATOES,MILK,CHEESE CAKE AND TURKEY BACON AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 55-116 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
FOOD NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE (ICE). NOTED EXCESSIVE MOLD & SLIME ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TOP OF ICE DURING STORAGE. MUST REMOVE SLIME & MOLD & PROPERLY MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1158319 ON 3-12-2012 NOT CORRECTED. (33)MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS,COOLERS,SINKS,PREP TABLES & WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,(34)MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT DISH WASHING AREAS & REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED,(36)MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON INTERIOR OF MOP SINK CLOSET,(38)MUST REPAIR BROKEN PIPES UNDER RINSING SINK AT DISH MACHINE,(41)STORE ALL ITEMS IN STORAGE CLOSETS OFF THE FLOOR 6 INCHES. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS AND MULTI USE KNIVES AND OTHER UTENSILS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN CUTTING BOARD AT THE PREP COOLER OR REPLACE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP,STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING ABOVE PREP COOLER AND REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA.
MUST REMOVE DRIP PAN UNDERNEATH HAND SINK AND REPAIR LEAKY PIPES. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE PIPE OVER OPEN SITE DRAIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT SPILLAGE ONTO FLOORS.
PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
NOTED EMPLOYEE COAT AND SOILED LINEN IMPROPERLY STORED IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A SEPARATE SPACE TO PROPERLY STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.
MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM INTERIOR OF FURANCE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES ABOVE AND ON THE SIDE OF THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.

VIOLATION MINIMIZED.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE.
PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS AND MULTI USE KNIVES AND OTHER UTENSILS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN CUTTING BOARD AT THE PREP COOLER OR REPLACE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP,STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES ABOVE AND ON THE SIDE OF THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING ABOVE PREP COOLER AND REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA.
MUST REMOVE DRIP PAN UNDERNEATH HAND SINK AND REPAIR LEAKY PIPES. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE PIPE OVER OPEN SITE DRAIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT SPILLAGE ONTO FLOORS.
MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM INTERIOR OF FURANCE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
NOTED EMPLOYEE COAT AND SOILED LINEN IMPROPERLY STORED IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A SEPARATE SPACE TO PROPERLY STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION # 29 FROM REPORT # 1285899 ON 10-16-2012 NOT CORRECTED. (29)- (33)MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS,COOLERS,SINKS,PREP TABLES & WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,(34)MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT DISH WASHING AREAS & REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED,(38)MUST REPAIR BROKEN PIPES UNDER RINSING SINK AT DISH MACHINE. MUST CORRECT ALL SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
ICE MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND NOT IN USE.
SERIOUS VIOLATION # 29 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION # 14.

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