Sunlight Cafe

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jan 6, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed rodent and pest activity on premises. Found 6-8 live roaches in the basement crawling on the wall and inside of the side vent to the deep freezers, found 20 rat droppings on the floor in the basement rear storage area and by the exposed handsink and 40 or more mouse droppings on the kitchen prep area and inside of the hot holding unit. Instructed to have pest control come out to service prior to reinspection next week and to clean and sanitize all affected areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued for control of vermin and insects.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed grocery bags used for storage of foods in freezer and other units; instructed to use food grade bags only for food storage.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the following: exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment (steamer, floor mixer, hot holding unit), prep tables, exterior surfaces of bulk storage containers and waste receptacles.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors under around and behind all equipment in kitchen, basement prep area and in dining area under seating tables. Instructed to clean the walls around and behind cooking equipment in prep areas and all ceiling vents and inside of all light shields where needed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Sep 9, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

3. Sep 2, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   6 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed pest activity with approximately 6 live roaches noted during inspection. Live roach activity was noted in basement prep area ceiling at handsink. Nstructed to consult pest control as additional services are needed to minimize or eliminate activity prior to re-inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed various food items stored in plastic grocery bags in the freezer. Management instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and containers only.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood shelf on bottom of prep table in kitchen. Instructed to seal or paint to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler, light shields in cooking area and ceiling and wall vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, light shields and ceiling/wall vents.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Dec 18, 2024 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.112: observed dead roaches in the interior of the natural freezer in the main food prep area and in the rubber gasket of the freezer chest in the basement. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-305.12: observed noodles and other food items stored on the floor under the shelf under the food prep table in the main foor prep area and upon entry into the main prep area observed food handlers quickly storing open bowls of food items in the trunk of a van parked in the alley. Instructed to refrain from storing food on the floor and in the vans without being covered.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.19: observed the door to the toilet room in the rear main food prep area not self closing. Instructed to make door self closing and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: observed openings in the walls and floor in the following areas: the wall above the handwashing sink in the main food prep area and the floor tiles near the walk-in cooler in the basement. Instructed to seal all openings to eliminate pest harborage poitns and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114: observed the following areas with clutter: the side of the double decker oven in the main food prep area and the cabinets under the front food display storage container. Instructed to declutter and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Oct 31, 2024 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.112: observed dead roaches in the interior of the natural freezer in the main food prep area and in the rubber gasket of the freezer chest in the basement. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-305.12: observed noodles and other food items stored on the floor under the shelf under the food prep table in the maint foor prep area and upon entry into the main prep area observed food handlers quickly storing open bowls of food items in the trunk of a van parked in the alley. Instructed to refrain from storing food on the floor and in the vans without being covered.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.19: observed the door to the toilet room in the rear main food prep area not self closing. Instructed to make door self closing and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114: observed the following areas with clutter: the side of the double decker oven in the main food prep area and the cabinets under the front food display storage container. Instructed to declutter and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: observed openings in the walls and floor in the following areas: the wall above the handwashing sink in the main food prep area and the floor tiles near the walk-in cooler in the basement. Instructed to seal all openings to eliminate pest harborage poitns and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Oct 24, 2024 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   7 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 7 live roaches, approximately 4 rat and 25 mice droppings, small and big fly activity on site. Live roaches were observed on the wall above the handwashing sink in the main prep area, under the cooking equipment under the ventilation hood, in the crevices of the tile floor near the walk-in cooler in the basement, on the ceiling in the basement, inside the front food display container, and under the front food display container, on the table in the dining area. Rat and mice droppings were observed on the floor througout the facility and on top of a bulk dry food container in the basement. Fly activity was observed in the basement and in the main food prep area. Instructed to eliminate live roach actvity, remove rodent droppings, eliminate fly activity, clean, and sanitize affected areas. Also, recommend contacting pest control. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a),…

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed dead roaches in the interior of the natural freezer in the main food prep area and in the rubber gasket of the freezer chest in the basement. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed noodles and other food items stored on the floor under the shelf under the food prep table in the maint foor prep area and upon entry into the main prep area observed food handlers quickly storing open bowls of food items in the trunk of a van parked in the alley. Instructed to refrain from storing food on the floor and in the vans without being covered.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the door to the toilet room in the rear main food prep area not self closing. Instructed to make door self closing and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following areas with clutter: the side of the double decker oven in the main food prep area and the cabinets under the front food display storage container. Instructed to declutter and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed openings in the walls and floor in the following areas: the wall above the handwashing sink in the main food prep area and the floor tiles near the walk-in cooler in the basement. Instructed to seal all openings to eliminate pest harborage poitns and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected from 05/28/2024 report #2595235 2595235. #16: observed large baking equipment with thick, encrusted food and dirt on it in the food prep area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain equipment. #49: the following needs detail cleaning: exterior of the bulk ingredient containers, interior/exterior of all hand washing sinks, 2 and 3-compartment sinks, large baking equipment, interior/exterior of all coolers/freezers, steamer, storage racks and wok station. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain all. #55: observed the floor drains and floors in the corners, under/around the heavy equipment, storage racks coolers and freezers in the basement and 1st fl with old food, dirt and debris build up. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain floor drains and floors throughout. Priority foundation 7-42-090, citation issued

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

7. May 28, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical6 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed large baking equipment with thick, encrusted food and dirt on it in the food prep area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain equipment.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) or in a bin with a lid until cleaned/disposed.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The following needs detail cleaning: exterior of the bulk ingredient containers, interior/exterior of all hand washing sinks, 2 and 3-compartment sinks, large baking equipment, interior/exterior of all coolers/freezers, steamer, storage racks and wok station. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain all.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the base of the faucet and at the pipe on the 2-compartment sink in the basement prep area. Instructed manager to fix and maintain leaks.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the plumbing fixtures in the employee toilet room in need of cleaning. Instructed manager to clean and maintain plumbing fixtures.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling tiles in the 1st fl prep area severely stained and discolored. Instructed manager to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the floor drains and floors in the corners, under/around the heavy equipment, storage racks coolers and freezers in the basement and 1st fl with old food, dirt and debris build up. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain floor drains and floors throughout. -walls, vents and ceiling throughout with live flies, food and dirt. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain all.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handler certificates expired. Instructed manager to have employees obtain and maintain a current certificate at all times.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the cfm with no allergen training certificate. Instructed manager to obtain and maintain a current certificate at all times.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. May 16, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical7 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed large baking equipment with thick, encrusted food and dirt on it in the food prep area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain equipment.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following pest activity on site: 1 large live roach behind the large baking equipment, 1st fl rear prep area. 40 large/small rodent droppings in the basement prep area. Over 200 small live flies flying and laying on the walls, ceiling, storage racks, vents and coolers in the basement/1st fl prep area, the front service and dining area. Instructed manager to eliminate all activity, clean all of the affected areas and have pest control service the premises before the reinspection date (5/23/2024). Priority foundation 7-38-020 (a) citation issued

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) or in a bin with a lid until cleaned/disposed.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The following needs detail cleaning: exterior of the bulk ingredient containers, interior/exterior of all hand washing sinks, 2 and 3-compartment sinks, large baking equipment, interior/exterior of all coolers/freezers, steamer, storage racks and wok station. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain all.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the base of the faucet and at the pipe on the 2-compartment sink in the basement prep area. Instructed manager to fix and maintain leaks.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the plumbing fixtures in the employee toilet room in need of cleaning. Instructed manager to clean and maintain plumbing fixtures.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling tiles in the 1st fl prep area severely stained and discolored. Instructed manager to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the floor drains and floors in the corners, under/around the heavy equipment, storage racks coolers and freezers in the basement and 1st fl with old food, dirt and debris build up. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain floor drains and floors throughout. -walls, vents and ceiling throughout with live flies, food and dirt. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain all.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handler certificates expired. Instructed manager to have employees obtain and maintain a current certificate at all times.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the cfm with no allergen training certificate. Instructed manager to obtain and maintain a current certificate at all times.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Aug 30, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

10. Aug 23, 2023 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Found bulk food storage containers under prep table in kitchen without proper label; instructed to label containers with name of product inside of the container.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed pest and rodent activity on premises. Found 100 mouse droppings on premises in the kitchen and basement prep area. Found two live roaches in kitchen and several on a glue board in the basement prep area. Instructed to remove glue board and droppings from areas observed and to have pest control company service prior to reinspection next week. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The following equipment needs cleaning: floor and table mixers, refrigeration units/freezers, steamer, wok station and bulk storage containers; instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors and walls around and behind kitchen equipment to remove dirt, grease and debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found a hole in the floor in the basement rear storage area; instructed to seal hole that may be a rodent entry/exit point.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: The vents in the hooded system need cleaning; instructed to clean vents above cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

11. Nov 16, 2022 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution when not in use. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: All wood tabletops in need of cleaning to remove all food spills. Instructed to clean and maintain cleaned.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease and food build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors throughtout in need of detail cleaning to remove food spills. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

12. Nov 8, 2022 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observered 25-30 flies on ceiling in basement. Instructed to clean and keep area dry to eliminate fly activity. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution when not in use. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: All wood tabletops in need of cleaning to remove all food spills. Instructed to clean and maintain cleaned.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease and food build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors throughtout in need of detail cleaning to remove food spills. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

13. Aug 22, 2022 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

14. Aug 15, 2022 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    5 critical7 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: See violation #59

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Found the following tcs foods at improper temperature at time of inspection. Found 5 dozen of eggs 65.2, 5lbs of ham deli meat 67.2, bowl of shrimp 1 lb 66.3 at improper temperature. All product has been discarded at this time. Approximate value $100.00 20lbs priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Found reach in cooler at improper temperature at this time. Air temperature at 59.9 degrees. Unit may not be used until corrected and reinspection. Unit tagged held for inspection at this time. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • CriticalPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 100 live roaches in basement prep area, in between reach in freezers, on floors, in ceiling, at 3 compartment sink area, at storage shelves. Instructed manager to contact pest control for service clean and maintain all areas clean and free from roach activity. Priority violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Priority foundation violation not corrected from 1-28-21 report#2484212 observed no hand washing sink in front serving/coffee prep area. Instructed manager to install hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels in front serving area. Priority violation 7-42-090 citation issued

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: See violation #60

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: See violation #60

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: See violation #60

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: See violation #60

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: See violation #60

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: See violation #60

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Core violations not corrected from 1-28-21 report#2484212 #10 observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in basement prep area. Instructed manager to provide. #37 observed bulk containers not labeled in prep and storage areas.instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food. #37 observed some packaged items not properly labeled and displayed for customer service. Instructed manager to properly label with ingredients, net weight, allergens, business name and address. #41 observed soiled wiping cloths on prep table. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses. #47 observed raw wood shelving in basement single service article storage area. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces. Shelving must be smooth and easily cleanable #47 observed open food items stored in grocery bags in coolers and freezers. Instructed manager to properly…

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

15. Feb 4, 2021 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical9 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in front serving/coffee prep area. Instructed manager to install hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels in front serving area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in basement prep area. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in prep and storage areas.instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food. Observed some packaged items not properly labeled and displayed for customer service. Instructed manager to properly label with ingredients, net weight, allergens, business name and address.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths on prep table. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted and service area and stored on floor in dining, prep, and storage areas. Instructed manager to invert and elevate all single service articles off floor.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood shelving in basement single service article storage area. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces. Shelving must be smooth and easily cleanable. Observed open food items stored in grocery bags in coolers and freezers. Instructed manager to properly store food items in food storage bags or containers. Observed milk crates used as shelving in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove and provide adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food spills, food debris and grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, holding units, shelving units, coolers, freezers, prep tables, bulk containers in first floor and basement prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris, grease buildup, dust buildup, and dead roaches on floors, under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage and basement areas. Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents and ceiling fans in all areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. Observed excessive clutter in dining, front serving, prep and basement areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shields in first floor and basement prep areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

16. Jan 28, 2021 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical14 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in front serving/coffee prep area. Instructed manager to install hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels in front serving area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in basement prep area. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in prep and storage areas.instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed some packaged items not properly labeled and displayed for customer service. Instructed manager to properly label with ingredients, net weight, allergens, business name and address.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 10 rat droppings on floor along walls near oven in first floor prep area, 10 rat droppings on floor along bottom stairway leading to basement, 10 rat droppings on floor along east wall behind chest freezers in basement, 20 rat droppings on floor along west wall near stand mixer and chest freezers, 10 rat droppings on floor ner 2-compartment sink in basement, 30 rat droppings on floor under shelving units in single service article storage in basement. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths on prep table. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted and service area and stored on floor in dining, prep, and storage areas. Instructed manager to invert and elevate all single service articles off floor.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood shelving in basement single service article storage area. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces. Shelving must be smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed open food items stored in grocery bags in coolers and freezers. Instructed manager to properly store food items in food storage bags or containers.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove and provide adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food spills, food debris and grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, holding units, shelving units, coolers, freezers, prep tables, bulk containers in first floor and basement prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris, grease buildup, dust buildup, and dead roaches on floors, under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage and basement areas. Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents and ceiling fans in all areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter in dining, front serving, prep and basement areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shields in first floor and basement prep areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

17. Jan 11, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No vomit or diarrheal clean up procedure on premises; must provide. Instructed the pic that a vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed the pic that all employees that are not city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food handler training certificates.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed the pic that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

18. Jan 4, 2019 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No vomit or diarrheal clean up procedure on premises; must provide. Instructed the pic that a vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Found rte tcs food (sticky rice) in the walk-in cooler in the basement with no date marking. Instructed the pic that all rte tcs foods held more than 24 hours must be date marked. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Found bulk storage containers with no labels verifying name of product in container; instructed to label bulk storage containers.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Found no chemical test strips for testing the sanitizing solution at the three comp sink. Instructed the pic to provide and maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The following equipment needs to be cleaned and maintained: exterior surfaces of the bulk storage containers located under the prep table in the kitchen, the exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment in the kitchen and the exterior and interior surfaces of all prep tables and refrigeration units in the kitchen and basement prep area. Also clean exterior surfaces of large floor mixers in the kitchen.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors in kitchen and basement need cleaning under around and behind various equipment; clean and maintain. The walls in the kitchen above the mop sink, around the three comp sink and cooking equipment need detail cleaning; clean and maintain all walls. Also clean the outside of the employee washroom door.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: The vents in the hooded system above the cooking equipment need cleaning; clean and maintain vents.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed the pic that all employees that are not city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food handler training certificates.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed the pic that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

19. Feb 24, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean/sanitize and maintain the following equipment: interiors of refrigeration units and freezers, shelves inside of walk-in cooler in basement, exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment to remove build up, floor mixer interior and exterior, prep tables (tops and bottoms) and storage shelves in basement.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floor throughout kitchen area and in basement prep area of food spills(flour)and debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light shield missing in basement walk-in cooler. Must provide.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove clutter in basement at rear, organize and maintain at all times.

20. Aug 12, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed grocery bags being used for food storage in deep freezers in the basement; instructed to use food grade bags for food storage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the following equipment: interiors of refrigeration units and freezers, shelves inside of walk-in cooler in basement, exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment to remove build up, floor mixer interior and exterior, prep tables (tops and bottoms) and storage shelves in basement.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain floors under around and behind kitchen equipment, sinks, basement storage shelves, walk-in cooler and washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean walls behind cooking equipment, vents in the hooded system above cooking equipment, wall fan in kitchen by employee washroom, walls behind and around other kitchen equipment and in basement behind and around equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide three working drain stoppers for the three comp sink to properly set up for wash rinse and sanitizing. Clean and maintian interiors of all sinks on premises.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area

      Inspector’s note: Observed a man come from outside and proceed to enter into prep area; manager stopped him. Instructed that no unauthorized persons must enter food prep area.

21. Jan 5, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food carts, cooler shelves, exterior food equipment through out 1st floor and basement prep areas.

22. Dec 28, 2015 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous foods stored at improper temperature. Found the following food items stored in dispalay case at room temperature. 20 lbs of rice and pork pouches at 63.5f, 10 lbs of pork soup at 87.4f, hot dogs in a bun at 82.4f. Instructed mgr to store such foods at 40f or lower or 140f or higher. Food items discarded valued at $50. Critical citaion issued. 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inadequate pest control. Found a bout 20 mouse droppings along wall base and behind conter, 20 live fruit flies and 6 rat droppings in basement. Instructed mgr to eliminate rodents activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommeded. Serious citation issued. 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove rice grinder from under ceiling vent.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food carts, cooler shelves, exterior food equipment through out 1st floor and basement prep areas

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Slow draingage at basement hand wash sink, instructed to repair.

23. May 27, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors under cooking equipment not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Condensation noted on cold water lines along basemnt's ceiling. Instructed to insulate.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Lights inside pastry display cooler missing a shield, instructed to provide.

24. Sep 11, 2014 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed grocery bags being used for storage of foods in freezer; instructed to use food grade bags for food storage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Continue cleaning wall around cooking equipment (manager states that new wall panel for that area has been ordered). Remove dust from ceiling fan in kitchen outside of washroom.

25. Sep 4, 2014 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    15 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      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 45 or more fruit flies on premises on the shelf next to the utility sink, on the top of the rear exit door next to the shelf and by washroom in the kitchen and one live adult roach crawling on the floor underneath the cooking equipment. Instructed to eliminate pest problem; contact orkin to service premises before the reinspection on sept. 11, 2014. Also front doors are not rodent proofed at the bottom. A 1/4 inch gap was observed on both doors; must completely seal bottoms of doors to rodent proof. Serious violation 7-38-020 issued.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from september 6, 2013 as described below: #32 paint rusty exteriors of deep freezers that are no longer easily cleanable. #33 finish cleaning the interiors and exteriors of all coolers and freezers throughout, wok cooking stations, steamer, ovens (all cooking equipment including sides with excessive greasy build up). All prep tables and shelves throughout, all sinks, hot holding unit in kitchen, exterior of soap dispenser, hood and filters, and all other unclean surfaces throughout (including exteriors of all bulk food storage containers). #34 continue to detail clean floors along all wall bases, in corners, underneath and behiund all heavy equipment. #35 clean all light shields throughout all areas of business, clean all dusty ceiling vents and dust build up on fan guards in walk-in cooler in basement. #36 replace missing end caps on light shield

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed grocery bags being used for storage of foods in freezer; instructed to use food grade bags for food storage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Bumped up to serious.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair loose rubber gasket at the door of the walk-in cooler in the basement to avoid escaping air.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean shelves inside of the walk-in cooler in the basement to remove rust and build-up from foods.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Bumped up to serious.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Bumped up to serious.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate foods from the floor of the walk-in cooler in the basement and maintain. Clean floor inside of walk-in cooler under shelves.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean walls around and behind cooking equipment, remove dust from ceiling fan in kitchen outside of washroom and floor fan in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Bumped up to serious.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Bumped up to serious.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: A foul odor noted in basement behind the door where the grease trap is located; instructed to have trap serviced to rid odor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Some refrigeration units do not have thermometers; must provide thermometers for units without them.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed on proper storage of wet mops and brooms. Recommended installing a utility rack to hang mops and brooms.

26. Sep 13, 2013 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All bulk food storage containers must be labeled

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Paint rusty exteriors of deep freezers that are no longer easily cleanable. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Finish cleaning the interiors and exteriors of all coolers and freezers throughout, wok cooking stations, steamer, ovens(all cooking equipment, including sides with exccesive greasy build-up), all prep tables and shelves throughout, all sinks, hot holding unit in kitchen, exterior of soap dispenser, hood and filters, and all other unclean surfaces throughout(including exteriors of all bulk food storage containers

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Continue to detail clean floors along all wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Finish cleaning and/or painting all walls(including areas above stairs leading down to basement prep and storage area) and ceiling tiles in kitchen food prep area. Seal all cracks and openings in walls throughout. Clean all light shields throughout all areas of businees. Clean all dusty ceiling vents and dust build-up on fan gaurds in walk-in cooler in basement.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing end caps(s) on light shields in kitchen food prep area.

27. Sep 6, 2013 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical8 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Hot holding unit for cooked foods not maintaining adequate temperature, air temperature recorded at 90 degrees. Instructed to remove all cooked foods not held at proper temperatures and to adjust temperature dial on unit. Citation issued-critical 7-38-005(a).

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Beef ribs-117f, sticky rice-91f, shrimp funn-99f, pork buns-112f, cooked dumplings with egg-79f, -instructed to keep all cooked foods at required temperature range of 140 degrees or above until served. All products found at improper temperatures voluntarily discarded. Citation issued-critical 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Outer openinngs not protected, found front door open upon entry to business, instructed to keep door closed or install a screen door to keep flies off premises. Observed 1 large roach crawling up the wall in front service counter area, 3 baby roaches and 3 large roaches crawling up the wall above exposed hand sink in kitchen food prep area. Observed 5 house flies and 5 gnats in kitchen food prep area, and 10 gnats on walls by rear exit door and in hallway leading into basement. Must clean and sanitize all affected and unclean surfaces, equipment, eliminate dirty standing water in mop buckets, and request visit from pest control service. Must also repair outer front door, i/2 inch gap noticed underneath, must be tight-fitting to prevent rodent entry. Citation issued-serious 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All prepared food items packaged for sale must be labeled.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All bulk food storage containers must be labeled.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Paint or replace all rusty storage racks in coolers and in storage areas. Paint rusty exteriors of deep freezers that are no longer easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the following: interiors and exteriors of all coolers and freezers throughout, wok cooking stations, steamer, ovens(all cooking equipment, including sides with exccesive greasy build-up), all prep tables and shelves throughout, all sinks, hot holding unit in kitchen, exterior of soap dispenser, hood and filters, and all other unclean surfaces throughout(including exteriors of all bulk food storage containers).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All floors throughout must be detail cleaned along all wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All walls(including areas above stairs leading down to basement prep and storage area) and ceiling tiles in kitchen food prep area need cleaning and/or painting. Seal all cracks and openings in walls throughout. Clean all light shields throughout all areas of businees. Clean all dusty ceiling vents and dust build-up on fan gaurds in walk-in cooler in basement.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing end caps(s) on light shields in kitchen food prep area.

28. Aug 21, 2012 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Correct By: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SHELVING UNITS, EXHAUST HOOD, WOK AREAS, AND SINKS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Correct By: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR OF PREMISES/BASEMENT.

29. Aug 14, 2012 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      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 2 live roaches at basement by reach in coolers and 5 flies at rear kitchen areas on walls. Serious violation . Citation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found following not clean: shelving units, exhaust hood, wok areas, and sinks.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at rear of premises/basement.