Granny B's, 2632 W 71st St, Chicago, IL 60629 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Granny B's
Address: 2632 W 71st St, Chicago, IL 60629
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: Jun 6, 2012
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100

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  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jun 4, 2010 0
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jun 24, 2010 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Mar 16, 2011 0
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Mar 23, 2011 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
  • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  • TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Aug 15, 2011 0
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
  • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  • TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Sep 14, 2011 0
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
  • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Sep 15, 2011 0
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
  • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Sep 19, 2011 0
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
  • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Sep 20, 2011 100
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Nov 3, 2011 0
  • ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Nov 14, 2011 50
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jun 6, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Jun 4, 2010

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 40-50 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE REACH IN COOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZER NORTH WALL AND IN THE SMALL STORE ROOM 20-25 OF THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UP THE AREAS AND CALL YOUR LICENSED PEST CONTROL TO COME HERE TO SERVICE THE ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020 H000056228-16 COURT DATE JULY 08,2010 ROOM 112/400 WEST SUPERIOR CHICAGO, IL.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN TOP SIDES FRONT BACK OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT HOODS FILTERS ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL OF THEM.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM ALL THE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN SO NO INSECT HARBORAGE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN AND REPAIR ALL WALLS IN BOTH PREP AREAS SEAL THEM SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.SEAL ALL THE SHELVES TO THE WALLS IN THE FOOD STOREROOM SO NO INSECT HARBORAGE.

Jun 24, 2010

VIOLATION CORRECTED. NO MICE DROPPINGS AND NO LIVE OR DEAD ROACHES FOUND. ALL AREAS HAVE BEEN CLEANED UP. SOUTHWEST PEST CONTROL TECH. CAME 06/10/2010 AND PUT DOWN FRESH BAIT FOR PEST PROTECTION.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
VIOLATIONS CORRECTED.
CLEAN AND REPAIR ALL WALLS IN BOTH PREP AREAS SEAL THEM SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE. FINNISH SEALING ALL THE SHELVES TO THE WALLS SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE,

Mar 16, 2011

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-4-10 REPT#250571 INSP#371. #33 COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION NOT CLEAN. #34 CLEAN AND REPAIR WALLS, SEAL HOLES. ALL MUST BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED.
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 10 LIVE ROACHES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. FOUND SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR AND WALLS. MUST CLEAN AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN REAR RPEP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, STOVE TOP, STEAM TABLE AND STORAGE SHELVES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE AND OTHER FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES AN
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP.
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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDING WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST COVER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. LEAK AT REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK P-TRAP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Mar 23, 2011

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. NO EVIDENCE OF LIVE RODENT ACTIVITY AT THIS TIME OF REINSPECTION. MUST CONTINUE TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES. CORRECTED
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINORS FROM 6-4-10 REPT#250571 INSP#371 CORRECTED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN REAR RPEP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, STOVE TOP, STEAM TABLE AND STORAGE SHELVES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE AND OTHER FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP.
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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDING WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST COVER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. LEAK AT REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK P-TRAP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Aug 15, 2011

LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY NOTED (NUMEROUS, OVER 30) THRU-OUT IN VARIOUS AREAS. LIVE ROACHES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, LIVE ROACHES UNDER MEAT SLICER, LIVE ROACHES IN WOODEN STORAGE UNIT AND DRAWERS, LIVE ROACHES ON WALL IN REAR (WALL AND WALLBASE WHERE ROACHES OBSERVED IN POOR REPAIR, HOLES, GAPS, BUCKLING, NOT TIGHT FITTING. DEAD ROACHES NOTED IN CORN MEAL BAG, ON SUGAR CONTAINER, IN UPRIGHT FREEZER AT DOOR GASKETS. NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES NOTED AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR. INSTD TO ELIMINATE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. WALLS IN POOR REPAIR MUST BE REPAIRED TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 CRITICAL.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3/16/11 REPORT 577218 NOT CORRECTED. 32- NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA. 33- MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS, STOVE TOP, STEAM TABLE, AND STORAGE SHELVES. 34- FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAILED CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBBRIS AND GREASE AND OTHER FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. FLOOR THRU-OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES. 35- WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILU-UP. 36- LIGHTS IN REAR IN NEED OF PROPER SHIELDING WITH TUBES AND ENDCAPS. MUST COVER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 38- LEAK AT REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
REMOVE ALL LINING FROM SHELVES AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. PAINT/SEAL ALL WORN, RUSTED SURFACES. INSTD TO HAVE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR PREP COOLER DOOR OFF IN HINGES. SOILED CARDBOARD CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD CONTAINERS AND USE PROPER CONTAINERS.
ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT/SURFACES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP THRU-OUT INCLUDING: INTERIOR BOTTOM AND WHEELS OF FRYERS, SIDES AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL DRY STORAGE BINS, ALL PREP TABLES, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LEGS, WHEELS, MEAT SLICER, KNIVES AND KNIFE RACK, TOASTER, POTATO SLICER, ROLLING CARTS, ALL RUBBER GASKETS OF REACH IN COOLERS, ALL ATTACHED PIPING THRU-OUT, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING HOOD. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DEBRIS/GREASE.
MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
LOOSE WALLBASE NOTED THRU-OUT AND ALSO HOLES NOTED AROUND ELECTRICAL/PLUMBING PIPING IN WALLS/CEILINGS. INSTD TO REPAIR WALLBASE AND SEAL ALL HOLES PROPERLY. WALLS IN REAR IN POOR REPAIR BUCKLING, NOT TIGHT-FITTING. INSTD TO REPAIR WALLS TO BE SMOOTH EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE. WALLS THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING FREE OF DEBRIS/GREASE AND PAINT WALLS WHERE NEEDED. HOLES NOTED IN SECTIONS OF CEILING AND ALSO CEILING THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND REPAIR CEILING. ALL DOORS AND VENTS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN MAINTAIN.
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGING IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
REPLACE MISSING SUMP PUMP COVER.

Sep 14, 2011

WALLS THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING FREE OF DEBRIS/GREASE AND PAINT WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
LIVE ROACH NOTED IN OVEN. RAT DROPPINGS NOTED IN REAR BY FURNACE/HOT WATER TANK. INSTD TO ELIMINATE SAME AND CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. INSTD MGR ON PROPER USAGE OF BORIC ACID.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3/16/11 REPORT 577218 NOT CORRECTED. 33- STOVE, STEAM TABLE, AND STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. 34- FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAILED CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBBRIS AND GREASE AND OTHER FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 35- WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILU-UP. 36- LIGHTS IN REAR IN NEED OF PROPER SHIELDING WITH TUBES AND ENDCAPS. MUST COVER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT/SURFACES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP THRU-OUT INCLUDING: INTERIOR BOTTOM AND WHEELS OF FRYERS, SIDES AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL DRY STORAGE BINS, ALL PREP TABLES, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LEGS, WHEELS, MEAT SLICER, KNIVES AND KNIFE RACK, TOASTER, POTATO SLICER, ROLLING CARTS, ALL RUBBER GASKETS OF REACH IN COOLERS, ALL ATTACHED PIPING THRU-OUT, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING HOOD. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DEBRIS/GREASE.
FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE AND OTHER FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CORRECTED
CORRECTED.
REMOVE ALL LINING FROM SHELVES AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. PAINT/SEAL ALL WORN, RUSTED SURFACES. INSTD TO HAVE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR PREP COOLER DOOR OFF IN HINGES. SOILED CARDBOARD CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD CONTAINERS AND USE PROPER CONTAINERS.

Sep 15, 2011

CORRECTED.
LIVE ROACH NOTED ON ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN PREP AREA. ALSO DEAD ROACHES NOTED IN FREEZER AND RAT DROPPING IN REAR BY FURNACE/HOT WATER TANK. INSTD TO ELIMINATE SAME.
ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT/SURFACES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP THRU-OUT INCLUDING: INTERIOR BOTTOM AND WHEELS OF FRYERS, SIDES AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL DRY STORAGE BINS, ALL PREP TABLES, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LEGS, WHEELS, MEAT SLICER, KNIVES AND KNIFE RACK, TOASTER, POTATO SLICER, ROLLING CARTS, ALL RUBBER GASKETS OF REACH IN COOLERS, ALL ATTACHED PIPING THRU-OUT, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING HOOD, ALL ELECTRICAL OUTLETS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DEBRIS/GREASE.
FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE AND OTHER FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND COOKING LINE SINCE EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO CLEAN.
WALLS THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING FREE OF DEBRIS/GREASE (ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING LINE) AND PAINT WALLS WHERE NEEDED. LARGE HOLE NOTED BEHIND COOKING LINE SINCE EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO CLEAN. SEALL LARGE HOLE
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3/16/11 REPORT 577218 NOT CORRECTED. 33- STOVE, STEAM TABLE, AND STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. 34- FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAILED CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBBRIS AND GREASE AND OTHER FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 35- WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD-UP.

Sep 19, 2011

LIVE ROACH NOTED ON STORAGE SHELF IN PREP AREA. ALSO DEAD ROACHES ALONG WALLBASE. INSTD TO ELIMINATE ROACHES AND CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS.
ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT/SURFACES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP THRU-OUT INCLUDING: INTERIOR BOTTOM AND WHEELS OF FRYERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL PREP TABLES, INCLUDING LEGS, WHEELS, MEAT SLICER, ROLLING CARTS, ALL RUBBER GASKETS OF REACH IN COOLERS, ALL ATTACHED PIPING THRU-OUT, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING HOOD, ALL ELECTRICAL OUTLETS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DEBRIS/GREASE.
FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE AND OTHER FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND COOKING LINE SINCE EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO CLEAN.
WALLBASE BEHIND COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE AND IN POOR REPAIR, RAW WOOD AND FOAM NOTED IN AREA. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT. SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. ALL DOORS AND VENTS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN MAINTAIN
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3/16/11 REPORT 577218 NOT CORRECTED. 33-STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. 34- FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAILED CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE AND OTHER FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 35- WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD-UP.

Sep 20, 2011

CORRECTED.
CORRECTED.
CORRECTED.
CORRECTED.
CORRECTED.

Nov 3, 2011

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 5 LIVE ROACHES IN REAR AREA BY REACH IN FREEZER. SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES AT FREEZER AND AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MUST CLEAN AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN PREP AREAS IN NEED OF SHIELDING WITH PROPER TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Nov 14, 2011

CORRECTED
CORRECTED NO EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. FOUND 2 BATHROOMS NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. TOILETS WERE UNABLE TO FLUSH, THEY ARE THE ONLY TOILETS ON SITE. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. BOTH TOILETS WERE CORRECTED BY END OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. TOILETS NOT MAINTAINED.
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Jun 6, 2012

INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL FOOD MUST BE UP OFF THE FLOOR. FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN, CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS INN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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