Damenzo's

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b): observed one of the walk-in coolers in the basement with no ambient thermometer. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 2-402.11: observed one employee without a hair restraint while in prep area. Instructed all employees must wear hair restraint while in prep area.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.12: observed improper storage of knives near the flat top grill area. Found multiple knives stored on the wall in between the pipes. Instructed to remove and properly store utensils.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed one of the walk-in coolers in the basement with no ambient thermometer. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed one employee without a hair restraint while in prep area. Instructed all employees must wear hair restraint while in prep area.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of knives near the flat top grill area. Found multiple knives stored on the wall in between the pipes. Instructed to remove and properly store utensils.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the interior of the walk in cooler shelving,storage shelving in the basement, and shelving under cooking equipment. Also clean the interior of the ice machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the self closing device on the employee's washroom door in poor repair. Must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the exterior of the vents very dirty with grease, dust and debris above the prep area. Must detail clean and maintain. Also clean all fans in the windows.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning around cooking equipment and underneath storage shelving in the basement to remove spills and debris.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the interior of the 3-door taco prep cooler, stove, and pizza oven in the pizza prep area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the floor of the basement storage rooms.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 observed excessive grease buildup on the ventilation hood and filters above the flat top grill and taco prep area. Management instructed to clean grease from the ventilation hood and filters.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the 3-door taco prep cooler, stove, and pizza oven in the pizza prep area.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive garbage and litter on the ground surrounding the outside garbage dumpster and inside the dumpster corral. Management instructed to keep the outside garbage area clean at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the floor of the basement storage rooms.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease buildup on the ventilation hood and filters above the flat top grill and taco prep area. Management instructed to clean grease from the ventilation hood and filters.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #2590692 on 3/8/24 not corrected: 45 - observed unwrapped plastic single-use utensils such as forks, knives, and spoons stored in a cardboard box in the rear food prep area. Management instructed to store utensils in a proper, clean container. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed plastic cups used as lids for salsas and stored inside the salsa container. Management instructed to use a utensil with a handle to scoop salsa from the containers.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed unwrapped plastic single-use utensils such as forks, knives, and spoons stored in a cardboard box in the rear food prep area. Management instructed to store utensils in a proper, clean container.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed window in hot foods section and rear back door in pizza prep area open at the time of inspection. Instructed to keep all windows and doors closed and tight fitting to prevent pest entry.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged gaskets on the inside of taco prep cooler. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed chipped and rusted shelving in the main walk-in cooler downstairs. Instructed to provide or replace with new shelving that is smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy ice accumulation on the walk-in freezer floor in the basement. Instructed to defrost, clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food residue in between gaskets in all reach-in prep coolers upstairs, on the walk-in cooler shelving in the hot foods section, and dust accumulation on all fan guards inside of walk-in coolers and throughout facility. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust, debris, and grease build up on the floors under pizza oven and under stove in the pizza prep area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust and debris build up in all ventilation hoods upstairs.instructed to detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers of items not labeled with common ingredient name(flour, beans). Instructed person in charge to label all bulk containers with common ingredient name for ease of identification.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed crack wall tile to the right of rear handsink near exterior door in kitchen. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris and residue build up throughout basement area under equipment and shelving. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cracked and stained ceiling tiles in men's restroom. Instructed person in charge to repair or replace and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease on filters in ventilation system. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed inoperable self closing device on men's washroom door. Must repair and maintain

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler maintaining improper temperature of 44.7f. Instructed to remove all food items and place in basement walk in coolers/freezers and prep coolers/freezers on main floor. All cold holding equipment must maintain temperature of 41f or below at all times. Priority. 7-38-005. Citaiton issued. Cooler tagged. Email food@cityofchicago.org for tag removal.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food boxes and containers on floor of black walk in freezer in basement. Instructed to elevate all food items from floor with appropriate shelving.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking pipe underneath handwashing sink near italian beef prep area. Must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed inoperable self closing device on men's washroom door. Must repair and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food boxes and containers on floor of black walk in freezer in basement. Instructed to elevate all food items from floor with appropriate shelving.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed inoperable self closing device on men's washroom door. Must repair and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris inside floor drain of stainless steel walk in cooler in basement and food debris and dust inside 3 door freezer near hot holding in rear prep area. Must clean and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers for sandwich prep cooler.

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.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard at hand sink next to 3- compartment sink in basement.

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

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

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Must store plastic wear with handles in upright position.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gasket on sandwich prep cooler,missing fan guard cover in basement walk in freezer.must remove rust from some lower shelves of prep tables and from lids of grease traps at 3- compartment sinks.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace worn and discolored cutting board in grill prep area topside of prep cooler.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from meat slicers,prep tables,shelving units,fryer cabinets,steam table,rolling carts,potato peeler,pizza walk in cooler-fanguard covers and shelving units.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide a garbage can with lid in women's toilet room.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floors throughout premises.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor throughout basement areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged ceiling in basement near dish washing area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up on walls througout premises.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from filters and hood at cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Found lower door sweep on rear garage door in need of repairs. Instructed to provide tight fitting threshold to prevent rodent entry and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found missing handles on lids for a hot holding unit, instructed to replace handles and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: FOUND MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement, AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector’s note: FOUND WHITE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES PRESENT. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide covered receptacles in ladies toilet rooms for feminine hygiene products, and maintain

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found burned out lights in both hoods above cooking equipment, instructed to replace and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Found approximately 40 live small flies on walls and equipment throughout the food prep area in the basement. Instructed to remove flies, clean and sanitize the affected area, and contact pest control provider for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Found lower door sweep on rear garage door in need of repairs. Instructed to provide tight fitting threshold to prevent rodent entry and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Found wiping cloths stored improperly throughout front and rear prep areas. Must store wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found missing handles on lids for a hot holding unit, instructed to replace handles and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: FOUND MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement, AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector’s note: FOUND WHITE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES PRESENT. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide covered receptacles in ladies toilet rooms for feminine hygiene products, and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found loose debris on floors under heavy equipment in basement prep and dry storage, front & rear food prep, and walk in coolers. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found wet mops stored improperly in prep area. Instructed to provide hooks for mops to dry properly, and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found burned out lights in both hoods above cooking equipment, instructed to replace and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found excessive grease accumulation on hood filters above cooking equipment, instructed to detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in the bottom of the cold holding cooler without being covered. Instructed to properly cover to prevent contamination and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors, shelves, and exterior of equipment with accumulation of food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed tcs food containers (beef, raw pork,etc)without labels containing the common name of the product. Observed (spices and flour) in clear containers without the common name of the product. Instructed to provide labels with the common name of product for all foods and seasonings that are out of the original packaging.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed prepackaged desserts that are for sale located at the front display counter not properly labeled. Instructed to provide list of allergens,ingredients,net contents,and source for all individual prepackaged desserts.priority foundation.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rear door with gap underneath. Instructed to make door tight fitting and rodent proof.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed shelving in basement walk in coolers made out of crumbled material and moisture damaged. Instructed to replace shelving to be smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy clutter in basement food prep area on prep table shelves, near ice machine,storage room floors , and in between the stairs by walk in coolers located in basement.instructed to clean and remove all unused equipment and large filled garbage bags in order to prevent pest harborage.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in food prep area near cold holding and pizza prepping area, and all thru out basement. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed single use forks and knives stored improperly at the front counter. Must store with handles up to prevent contamination by hands.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed styrofoam cups used as scoops and to store spices. Management instructed to use proper storage containers and equipment. Also observed frozen foods (meat, noodles) stored in plastic grocery bags in the freezers. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags or containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the top of the prep tables and pizza ovens and interior of the microwave in the pizza prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair the leak at the left compartment of the 3 compartment sink located in the basement prep area.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on top of the food prep tables. Management instructed to store all wet wiping cloths in a container of sanitizer when not in use.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Outside garbage and grease area not maintained. Garbage container open with trash on the ground. Grease container with heavy grease crusted to the top of the container. Must clean and maintain container closed. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: The following in need of cleaning: all ventilation units to remove all grease and dust build up, large can openers, potato cutter, and all cooking equipment. Must detail clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in basement walk in coolers in need of cleaning, baseement floor under stair way in need of cleaning, basement floor in water heater and furnace rooms in need of cleaning. 1st floor prep area floors in need of cleaning under cooking equipment. Clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Lights in pizza prep area in need of proper sheilds with tubes and end caps. Must install and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Leak at faucet at 3 compartment sink in beef prep area. Must correct and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All reach in and walk in coolers in need of thermometers. Must install and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly label all of the pre-cooked and cooked potentially hazardous foods inside of the walk-in coolers. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove the rust from the storage racks and can openers in the basement and 1st fl prep area. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the storage racks, can opener and prep tables in all prep areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the interior/exterior of all floor drains.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the ceiling, walls and large pipes in the basement/1st fl prep area. Remove food, dirt, dust and grease build up. Instructed to seal the opening in the corner of the wall behind the ice machine in the basement. Seal/caulk around all the cracks in the walls, around the pipes and conduits through out.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix the leaks at the base of the 3-compartment sink in the pizza prep area. Maintain same

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store the ice scoop in the basement in a clean container. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly label all of the pre-cooked and cooked potentially hazardous foods inside of the walk-in coolers. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove the rust from the storage racks and can openers in the basement and 1st fl prep area. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the storage racks, can opener and prep tables in all prep areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the interior/exterior of all floor drains.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the ceiling, walls and large pipes in the basement/1st fl prep area. Remove food, dirt, dust and grease build up. Instructed to seal the opening in the corner of the wall behind the ice machine in the basement. Seal/caulk around all the cracks in the walls, around the pipes and conduits through out.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix the leaks at the base of the 3-compartment sink in the pizza prep area. Maintain same

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store the ice scoop in the basement in a clean container. Maintain same.

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 live small flies on the premises. Found 22 on the walls, pipes and conduits by the 3-compartment sink in the basement. Also, 45 were found at the rear of the basement on the storage racks, ceiling, pipes and walls. Instructed to eliminate all flies, clean the affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for assistance. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly label all of the pre-cooked and cooked potentially hazardous foods inside of the walk-in coolers. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove the foil from the storage racks inside the walk in cooler and the front display cooler. Must recaulk around the washbowl in the women's toilet room. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove the rust from the storage racks and can openers in the basement and 1st fl prep area. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the storage racks in the 1st fl walk in cooler, the interior of the deep fryers and reach in freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the storage racks, can opener and prep tables in all prep areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the floors in the corners and under/around all heavy equipment. Remove dirt/food debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the interior/exterior of all floor drains.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the wall in the walk in cooler on the 1st fl and the vents in the toilet rooms.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the ceiling, walls and large pipes in the basement/1st fl prep area. Remove food, dirt, dust and grease build up. Instructed to seal the opening in the corner of the wall behind the ice machine in the basement. Seal/caulk around all the cracks in the walls, around the pipes and conduits through out.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix the 1st fl 3-compartment sink, its in poor repair and being held together by plastic. Also, must fix th leak at the base of the basement's 3-comp. Sink. Maintain all.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix the leaks at the base of the 3-compartment sink in the pizza prep area. Maintain same.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store the ice scoop in the basement in a clean container. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove the foil from the storage racks inside the walk in cooler and the front display cooler. Must recaulk around the washbowl in the women's toilet room. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the storage racks in the 1st fl walk in cooler, the interior of the deep fryers and reach in freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the floors in the corners and under/around all heavy equipment. Remove dirt/food debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the wall in the walk in cooler on the 1st fl and the vents in the toilet rooms.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix the 1st fl 3-compartment sink, its in poor repair and being held together by plastic. Also, must fix th leak at the base of the basement's 3-comp. Sink. Maintain all.

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 10 small live flies and 3 large flies in the basement prep area by the exposed/3-compartment sink. Found 5 small live flies and 4 large flies in the 1st fl prep area. Instructed to eliminate all flies, clean the affected area and recommended contacting pest control for assistance. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove the foil from the storage racks inside the walk in cooler and the front display cooler. Must recaulk around the washbowl in the women's toilet room. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the storage racks in the 1st fl walk in cooler, the interior of the deep fryers and reach in freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the floors in the corners and under/around all heavy equipment. Remove dirt/food debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the wall in the walk in cooler on the 1st fl and the vents in the toilet rooms.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix the 1st fl 3-compartment sink, its in poor repair and being held together by plastic. Also, must fix th leak at the base of the basement's 3-comp. Sink. Maintain all.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the top of the steam table, prep tables, and prep cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Maintain the floor dry in the basement, especially under the ice machine. Clean the grease from the basement floor. Detail clean the floor in the basement produce walk-in cooler.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on the prep tables. Must store all wet wiping cloths in a sanitizer bucket when not in use.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Food not protected from contamination during storage and preparation. Observed waste water lines running along the ceiling above the basement food preparation area. Management instructed to move the prep tables or enclose the waste water lines. Also, observed raw meats (chicken, beef and chorizo) stored above cooked foods and produce in the taco prep cooler and the basement walk-in cooler. Management instructed to store all cooked foods above raw foods and to store raw chicken below all other raw foods. Serious violation 7-38-005a.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed live fruit flies on the walls and ceiling of the basement food prep area. Approximately 20 live fruit flies were observed in this area. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the top of the steam table, prep tables, prep cooler, potato cutter.

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

Inspector’s note: Maintain the floor dry in the basement, especially under the ice machine. Clean the grease from the basement floor. Detail clean the floor in the basement produce walk-in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the ceiling in the basement food prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide adequate lighting inside of the basement walk-in freezers.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on the prep tables. Must store all wet wiping cloths in a sanitizer bucket when not in use. Observed the ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine. Management instructed to store the ice scoop in a clean container.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the interior of all prep coolers, wire shelving units in the walk-in cooler, dust on the overhead hvac ducts and electircal conduit.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the floor in all prep areas and in the basement storage room. Repair the broken floor tiles in the pizza prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace the broken wall tiles around the doorway to the basement food prep area.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide working thermometers inside of all prep coolers and a working metal stem thermometer to take food temperatures.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the interior of all prep coolers, wire shelving units in the walk-in cooler, dust on the overhead hvac ducts and electircal conduit.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the floor in all prep areas and in the basement storage room. Repair the broken floor tiles in the pizza prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace the broken wall tiles around the doorway to the basement food prep area.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide working thermometers inside of all prep coolers and a working metal stem thermometer to take food temperatures.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed a plastic beer pitcher stored in the ice bin and used as an ice scoop. Must provide a proper ice scoop and store it outside of the ice bin in a clean container.

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

Inspector’s note: Light shields need cleaning in the basement storage/prep area needs cleaning to remove food splatter.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning behind cooking equipment to remove spills and grease. Floors need cleaning in basement storage areas to remove spills and debri through out.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted lights burnt out inside the basement walk in cooler. Must replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove and/or organize clutter in the basement storage area to prevent harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Must properly label precooked and prepared foods inside the walk in coolers with the name and date.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean shelving inside the walk in cooler in the basement and all dry food storage shelving in same area to remove spills and debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning behind cooking equipment to remove spills and grease. Floors need cleaning in basement storage areas to remove spills and debri through out.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted peeling paint in the ceiling of the walk in freezer. Must remove and repaint.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must replace and maintain thermometers inside the deli meat cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove rust from the grease trap at 3 compartment sink in rear prep area

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

Inspector’s note: The meat slicer need cleaning and sanitizing of old food debris and the bottom compartment of the deep fryer needs cleaning of grease build-up

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

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the rear prep area,along wall base and corners

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interiors of refrigerators and freezers where needed. Clean shelf in basement which stores sugar and salt. Clean fan guard covers in walk-in cooler in kitchen to remove grease noted. Clean interior bottom of fryers to remove grease noted.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors around and behind kitchen equipment where needed.

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

Inspector’s note: Organize and maintain basement storage rooms; remove unnecessary items to avoid clutter.

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

Inspector’s note: The grill area shelves and wall, bar cooler interior and the green colored pipe above the basement sink are dirty, clean the surfaces in detail.

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

Inspector’s note: The upstairs cooler coils and fan shields are dirty, clean equipment in detail.

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

Inspector’s note: The baseboard tiles are missing behind the mixer, repair the baseboard.

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

Inspector’s note: The exhaust hood is greasy, clean the hood in detail.

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 CLEAN POTATO DICER AND CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean exterior surfaces of kitchen equipment where needed.

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 UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed on proper storage of mops; store with mop heads upward to dry and store in a corner area; recommended installing a mop rack for hanging.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA WHERE NEEDED.

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 LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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 REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN COOLERS,STEAM TABLE,SIDE DOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED HANDLES ON STEAM TABLE LIDS,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED ICE SCOOP& GARBAGE CAN.

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 OVER HEAD PIPES,FILTERS AT HOOD,PREP TABLES,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,SINKS IN BASEMENT NOT IN USE,FAN GUARDS IN COOLERS.

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 FLOORS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR WOOD FLOOR IN DINING AREA & PREP AREA NEXT TO COOLER.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TILES & BASES THROUGHOUT,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.

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. Wash, rinse and sanitize the east walk-in cooler shelves and fan sheilds and clean out the hood above the east pizza oven.

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

Inspector’s note: The basement east 3-compartment sink has a small leak and the unused basement kitchen sinks are dirty, clean and maintain the sinks.

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. Hose off and clean the dumpster pad and enclosure.