La Placita

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) unable to locate thermometers inside cooling units and walk in cooler. Instructed to provide

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed floors in walk in cooler with excessive amounts of food debris nd water on floors throughout. Instructed to cleanand maintain

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on site for testing internal temperatures of food. Instructed to provide and maintain on site. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Unable to locate thermometers inside cooling units and walk in cooler. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors in walk in cooler with excessive amounts of food debris nd water on floors throughout. Instructed to cleanand maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approximately 5 mouse droppings and a dead mouse on glue trap along with approximately 10 dead cocroaches on the floor of the rear storage area in basement, behind bioler. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings and dead rodent/cocroaches from the affected area. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued. "

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used as floor mats throughout rear prep areas. Must remove. All surfaces must be non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed milk cooler in front store area without thermometer. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors under around and behind cooking equipment in rear cooking area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirty ventilation filters and framework at front grill area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the cooking equipment in the cooking area, clean bottoms of prep tables, and cutting boards in butcher area.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: The self closing device at the washroom door in poor repair; must repair or replace.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: No garbage container with a lid inside of the unisex (employee) washroom; instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors under around and behind cooking equipment in rear cooking area and butcher area corners.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cracked floor tile in dishwashing area; instructed to replace tile where needed.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed an appx. "1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of front door.must make door tight fitting.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed dish washing liquid 5- gallon buckets being re-used to store ready to eat foods inside and cardboard meat boxes used for storing cooked chiccharones.must provide food grade containers for food storage.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on basement dish storage shelves.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must remove cardboard from shelving units and lower shelf of steam table.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from lower shelf of steam table,prep tables,glass display units at service counters.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace broken self closing device on toilet room door.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside grease container and ground encrusted with grease and boxes on ground around the same.manager had employee to remove grease and cardboard from ground.clean and maintain area during inspection.(priority foundation 7-38-020(b)(citation issued)

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged concrete floor in basement and floor tiles on sales floor.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from walls in meat/deli area.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in adequate chemical sanitizing solution when not in use.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Must provide covered receptacles for restroom used by female employees.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean floor behind meat display counter at rear of food debris and litter.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed an unlocked refrigeration unit with opened/prepped food items on customer display floor aisle by dining area. Must provide a lock or remove food items.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Must provide an adequate barrier/separation to entrance of front prep area to prevent contamination/access by customers from display floor.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide adequate beard guards for employees in prep area with long beards.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in adequate chemical sanitizing solution when not in use.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Must provide covered receptacles for restroom used by female employees.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed rear exit door leading to the garbage dumpster with an approximate 1 inch gap on the side of the door. Instructed to repair so that it is tight fitting to prevent pests

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed card board used as shelf liners and on the floors used as mats. Instructed to remove and maintain

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.11 (e) Observed small amounts of brown, slimy mold like substance on outside of plastic chute, inside lower interior of ice machine. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: 6-501-19 Observed restroom door in prep area does not have self closing device. Instructed must install self closing device on restroom door in rear prep area. Must maintain same.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.113 Observed cardboard being used as floor mats throughout rear prep areas. Must remove. All surfaces must be non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Label and date all prepared food in reach-in cooler in taqueria.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Seal loose gaskets on prep and reach-in coolers in taqueria, and milk cooler in sales areas. Remove cardboard off bottom shelf behind front counter. Replace missing filter inside ventilation hood in rear kitchen.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all coolers, cooler gaskets, freezers, slicer, knife rack, prep tables, display cases and shelves.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Remove accumulated food debris off floor inside walk-in cooler. Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, basement and sales areas(dead roaches, food debris, etc).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean interior of ventilation hood in taqueria. Seal all openings along baseboards and replace missing baseboards in rear kitchen.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Provide adequate stoppers for 3-comparmtent sinks.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from report #205919 on 6-8-17: 45-provide food handler training for all employees. Serious violation 7-42-090

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Label and date all prepared food in reach-in cooler in taqueria.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Seal loose gaskets on prep and reach-in coolers in taqueria, and milk cooler in sales areas. Remove cardboard off bottom shelf behind front counter. Replace missing filter inside ventilation hood in rear kitchen.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all coolers, cooler gaskets, freezers, slicer, knife rack, prep tables, display cases and shelves.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Remove accumulated food debris off floor inside walk-in cooler. Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, basement and sales areas(dead roaches, food debris, etc).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean interior of ventilation hood in taqueria. Seal all openings along baseboards and replace missing baseboards in rear kitchen.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Provide adequate stoppers for 3-comparmtent sinks.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Label and date all prepared food in reach-in cooler in taqueria.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Seal loose gaskets on prep and reach-in coolers in taqueria, and milk cooler in sales areas. Remove cardboard off bottom shelf behind front counter. Replace missing filter inside ventilation hood in rear kitchen.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all coolers, cooler gaskets, freezers, slicer, knife rack, prep tables, display cases and shelves.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Remove accumulated food debris off floor inside walk-in cooler. Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, basement and sales areas(dead roaches, food debris, etc).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean interior of ventilation hood in taqueria. Seal all openings along baseboards and replace missing baseboards in rear kitchen.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Provide light shields or shatterproof bulbs inside meat display case.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Provide adequate stoppers for 3-comparmtent sinks.

Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical sanitizer test kit available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper sanitizer concentration. Serious violation 7-38-030

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not correted from report #205919 on 6-8-17: 35-repair ceiling near window in taqueria(peeling paint) 36-provide light shields or shatterproof bulbs in taqueria. 38-install an exposed hand sink with hot and cold runnin water, soap and paper towels in rear prep and cooking areas. 45-provide food handler training for all employees. Serious violation 7-42-090

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Label and date all prepared food in reach-in cooler in taqueria.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Seal loose gaskets on prep and reach-in coolers in taqueria, and milk cooler in sales areas. Remove cardboard off bottom shelf behind front counter. Replace missing filter inside ventilation hood in rear kitchen.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all coolers, cooler gaskets, freezers, slicer, knife rack, prep tables, display cases and shelves.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Remove accumulated food debris off floor inside walk-in cooler. Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, basement and sales areas(dead roaches, food debris, etc).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean interior of ventilation hood in taqueria. Seal all openings along baseboards and replace missing baseboards in rear kitchen.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Provide light shields or shatterproof bulbs inside meat display case.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Provide adequate stoppers for 3-comparmtent sinks.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exteror of slicer, cutting saw, cutting boards, knife rack, prep tables, ice machine.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Remove cardboard from floors in meat prep and frying areas for easy cleaning and pest control.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Repair ceiling near window in taqueria(peeling paint).

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Provide light shields or shatterproof bulbs in taqueria.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Install an exposed hand sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels in rear prep and cooking areas.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution at the required ppm.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Provide food handler training for all employees.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exteror of slicer, cutting saw, cutting boards, knife rack, prep tables, ice machine.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Remove cardboard from floors in meat prep and frying areas for easy cleaning and pest control.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Repair ceiling near window in taqueria(peeling paint).

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Provide light shields or shatterproof bulbs in taqueria.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Install an exposed hand sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels in rear prep and cooking areas.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Provide thermometer in front prep cooler in taqueria area.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution at the required ppm.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Provide food handler training for all employees.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Meat saw needs cleaning.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: .noted instructed to clean floors in the basement and cardboard liners in the food prep area.instucted to remove and to clean floors at rear cooking area to remove food debris.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Wall damaged next to snack food area at north wall near produce. Instructed to repair.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Ventilation hoods and screens over grill/range needs cleaning to remove grease.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed management to properly store ice scoop.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Clean/sanitize knives/knife rack at meat prep area in rear and properly store clean only.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean/sanitize food contact surfaces at front grill area, clean interior bottom of 2-dr refrigerator at front and interior of meat display cooler at rear of food debris and meat juices.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors throughout cooking, and food preparation areas of food spills and debris.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Noted dirty and rusty shelving inside the walk in cooler. Must clean and remove rust.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Noted floor in poor repair in front of the cooler in the front prep area by cooler and in spot through out the selling floor. Must repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Noted peeling paint above the steam table in the ceiling. Must remove and repaint.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty table storage shelf and table legs in meat dept., instructed to remove rust/or replace.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed the two tier table in cooking room not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed dusty ceiling vent in rear restroom, instructed to clean.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed new raw wood storage shelves in basement and front cooking area not sealed, instructed to seal/paint.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed the following cooler's fan guard covers not clean, dairy,masa,and gelatina,instructed to clean. Also need to clean and sanitize rear meat dept. Cutting boards, and slicer.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed missing floor tiles in food cooking area, instructed to replace.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint over rear meat cutting table, also in rear cooking area, instructed to remove and repair. Also remove food sauce from ceiling above steam table front prep area.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Observed broken light shield over rear meat prep table, instructed to replace.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Found evidence of mice activity in basement along wall bases. 45-50 mice droppings noted. 10-12 ants noted on wooded stair case to the basement. 3-4 house flies in basement area. Instructed to clean and sanitize all areas and contact pest control for service. Updated pest receipt needed at time of re inspection. Serious violation 7-38-020 citation issued. Evidence of mice activity.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: New cutting boards needed through out butcher area. Must correct and maintain at all times.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Raw wood stairs in need of sealing. Must correct and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All equipment in butcher area in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors through out 1st and basement area in need of detail cleaning at wall bases to remove all build up. Must clean under and around all equipment. Clean through out basement in all areas under and around shelves, equipment etc. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Wall in rear butcher area in poor repair must seal holes in wall. Walls in butcher area with food splatters must clean and maintain at all times.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Handsink at front taco area in need of splash guard between sink and grill to eliminate possible splatter on food. Leak at 3 compartment sink in butcher area leak at p-trap must be repaired. Leaks at faucets must be corrected.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Any unecessary clutter in basement must be removed to eliminate rodent harborage. Must correct and maintain at all times.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Improper stoppers for 3-compartment sinks. Provide same.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Exterior of walk-in cooler door not clean. Clean same and maintain.

Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Thermometer missing in prep cooler. Replace same.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT OF DEBRIS.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: 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. NO LIGHT SHIELD ON REAR LIGHT PREP/DISH AREA.MUST INSTALL.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL/DATE ALL PREP/COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR SALT FOOD CONTAINERS OR REPLACE. NO STOPPERS FOR BOTH 3- COMP SINKS, MUST PROVIDE. MUST REMOVE POTS TOO LARGE TO FIT INSIDE 3-COMP SINK FROM PREMISES.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,MEAT WRAPPER AND LOWER WALLS OF WALK IN COOLER.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS BETWEEN ICE MACHINE,IN BASEMENT AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: 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. FOUND LEAK UNDER 1ST COMP OF 3-COMP SINK IN MEAT PROCESSING ROOM,MUST REPAIR.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: 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 CLUTTER OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES BASEMENT-SMALL STOVE.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. Only employees must dispense ice for consumer use with scoops, tongs, or other ice dispensing utensils. Customers must dispense ice through appropriate automatic self-service ice dispensing equipment. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS IN RESTAURANT FOOD AREA.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL FOODS PREPARED & PACKAGED ON PREMISES MUST BE PROPERLY LABELLED & DATED.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must paint or replace all rusty storage/display shelves throughout and provide a barrier at customer service counter in front food prep area(extended counter or plexy glass window keep customers from being too close to steam table area).

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean the following: hoods & filters above cooking equipment in both hot food prep areas, interior of ice machine in rear, 3 compartment sink in rear prep area, interior of ice cream freezer,storage shelves in basement, coolers where needed and all other unclean surfaces throughout

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Detail clean all floors along all wall bases, in corners, underneath & behind all heavy equipment throughout including the bbasement. Replace missing floor tiles in rear hot food prep area.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Remove all chipped paint from walls in basement. Clean and paint all walls & ceiling in hot food prep area behind butcher's counter and in rear dish washing/prep area. Seal all holes & cracks in walls throughout. All walls must be well constructed, smooth & easily cleanable in food storage and preparation areas. Need to install a door where long strips of plastic are being used to keep unauthorized personnel from entering the rear.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shield above 3 compartment sink.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Repair leaky faucet & hot water knob at 3 compartment sink in butcher's area.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Exposed hand sink in butcher's area cannot be used as a storage unit for utensils, cups etc.- must always be accessible for hand washing

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Candy & pastry dispensing utensils not stored properly