Bq Afroroot Cuisine

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cooked meat in a bin on the floor in the kitchen at the time of inspection. Instructed to elevate bin of meat at least six inches above the floor to protect from contamination. Food employee elevated bin of meat.-cos.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed back door open at the time of inspection. Instructed to keep all doors leading to outside area closed to prevent pest entry.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirty soiled wiping cloths throughout the kitchen prep area. Instructed to keep wipe cloths stored in proper sanitzing solution when not in use.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food spills on the bottom interior in all cooling and freezing units. Instructed to clean and maintain the inside of all cooling units.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean food spills and other debris from the floors underneath three compartment sink and in food prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 instructed to provide proper label for food storage containers (in the basement storage area) identified with common name (flour, salt etc)

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

Inspector’s note: 4-201.11 instructed not to use grocery bags for food storage inside chest freezers and reach-in coolers. Must use food grade storage bags.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed water dripping from an air conditioning unit drain pipe (from the roof into standing buckets) in rear outside (kenmore side) area. Instructed manager to properly extend the drain pipe into floor drain to prevent water accumulation on ground.

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

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 toilet room receptacle must be covered inside women's washroom. Instructed to provide cover lid for trash can.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaves and debris on ground under and around garbage dumpster in rear outside alley area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain rear outside (kenmore side) area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.16 instructed to remove peeling paint/in poor repair above dishwashing area.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12: instructed to provide proper label for food storage containers (in the basement storage area) identified with common name (flour, salt etc)

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

Inspector’s note: 4-201.11: instructed not to use grocery bags for food storage inside reach in freezers and coolers. Must use food grade storage bags.

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

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 toilet room receptacle must be covered inside women's washroom. Instructed to provide cover lid for trash can.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.16 instructed to remove peeling paint above dishwashing area.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all reach in coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide proper label for food storage containers (in the basement storage area) identified with common name (flour, salt etc)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed over 30 rodent (rat) droppings along the walls and behind hot water tank in the basement storage area and over 20 mice droppings along the walls under the shelves in rear prep/storage area. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize the affected areas. Recommend to contact licensed pest control for service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (a) citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed not to use grocery bags for food storage inside reach in freezers and coolers. Must use food grade storage bags.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain exterior top and sides surfaces of all cooking equipment (stove, fryer etc) with excessive grease accumulation in the kitchen.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair leaky drain pipe underneath first compartment (far left) of the 3 compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Toilet room receptacle must be covered inside women's washroom. Instructed to provide cover lid for trash can.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Rear outside garbage dumpster not maintained. Lids on (2) garbage dumpster open with overflowing garbage. Instructed to clean and maintain. Container lid must be closed at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b) citation issued

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove peeling paint above dishwashing area.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from inspection report# 2572518 issued on 03-14-2023 priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued #10 - observed no handwashing signage at expose handsink, located in the rear dishwashing area. Instructed the person in charge to provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks and maintain them. #47 - observed cardboard used as a liner on shelving units in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to remove all cardboard from shelving units. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. #48 - observed no drain stoppers for the three-compartment sink located in the rear dishwashing area. Instructed the person in charge to provide drain stoppers for all three compartment sinks. #49 - observed soiled interior in all cooling units. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain all…

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

Inspector’s note: 4-202.16 observed cardboard used as a liner on shelving units in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to remove all cardboard from shelving units. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-301.12 observed no drain stoppers for the three-compartment sink located in the rear dishwashing area. Instructed the person in charge to provide drain stoppers for all three compartment sinks.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed soiled interior in all cooling units. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain all non-food contact surfaces.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.17 observed vent covers with dust accumulation in both toilet rooms. Instructed the person in charge to remove dust and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 observed multiple holes in the wall behind the toilet in the men's room. Instructed the person in charge smoothly to seal holes and maintain in good repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6.501-12 observed dirty floor and walls throughout the rear preparation area.---also observed dirt behind cooling units and cooking equipment. Instructed the person in charge to detail cleaning and maintenance.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer for taking internal temperature of hot and cold tcs foods. Instructed the person in charge to provide a metal stem thermometer for checking internal temperatures of hot and cold tcs foods and maintain. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-005. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as a liner on shelving units in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to remove all cardboard from shelving units. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no drain stoppers for the three-compartment sink located in the rear dishwashing area. Instructed the person in charge to provide drain stoppers for all three compartment sinks.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled interior in all cooling units. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain all non-food contact surfaces.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed some grease build-up and food debris on the surface of all cooking equipment located in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintenance.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed vent covers with dust accumulation in both toilet rooms. Instructed the person in charge to remove dust and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed multiple holes in the wall behind the toilet in the men's room. Instructed the person in charge smoothly to seal holes and maintain them in good repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floor and walls throughout the rear preparation area.---also observed dirt behind cooling units and cooking equipment. Instructed the person in charge to detail cleaning and maintenance.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: No thermometer inside stand-up reach in soda/drink cooler at front dining area. Must provide a working thermometer for said cooler.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Ceiling light bulb covers missing above prep area throughout. Must provide ceiling light bulb covers above the prep area.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: No thermometer inside stand-up reach in soda/drink cooler at front dining area. Must provide a working thermometer for said cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 20 rat droppings on the basement floor along walls and corners. Instructed manager must remove all rat droppings on premises by date of reinspection. Advised to call pest control operator for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: No stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Must provide stoppers for 3-compartment sink.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Ceiling light bulb covers missing above prep area throughout. Must provide ceiling light bulb covers above the prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed interior of microwave with excess food splatters. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic grocery bags as food containers inside the freezers and reach-in cooler. Must use washable containers with lids or food grade disposable plastic bags. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard or aluminum foil as liner for shelving in prep area. Surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent surface observed food debris and spills inside coolers, freezers and chest freezer in basement. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. All raw wooden shelving throughout must be painted/sealed or replaced with a smooth, cleanable and non-absobent material.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Faucet at three compartment sink is leaking and is slopped. Instructed to repair cause.

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

Inspector’s note: Broken lid at receptacle at women's washroom,instructed to replace

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Wall caulking along the handwashing sink in the the kitchen/dishroom in poor repair, cracked. Must replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Large open crevice along the wall and the baseboard under the three compartment sink. Must seal/repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed expanding spray foam used as a sealant for openings around floor and ceiling piping throughout the premises. Must remove to be smooth and cleanable.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Replace burned light bulb at rear storage area

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

Inspector’s note: Label dry food containers in storage area included basement storage area with common name,also once food is removed from original containers

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

Inspector’s note: Observed pest activity on premises. We observed 30 rat droppings at rear storage area under shelves. Over 25 mice droppings at front dining area between two chest freezers. Instructed to remove,clean and sanitize mentioned areas.contact pest control for a service. Priority foundation violation:7-38-020(a),citation issued

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths in all prep areas must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution between use.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic grocery bags as food containers inside the freezers and reach-in cooler. Must use washable containers with lids or food grade disposable plastic bags. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed interior of microwave with excess food splatters. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Some cutting boards in the kitchen with dark stains and deep cuts,must refinish or replace said cutting boards

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard or aluminum foil as liner for shelving in prep area. Surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent surface observed food debris and spills inside coolers, freezers and chest freezer in basement. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. All raw wooden shelving throughout must be painted/sealed or replaced with a smooth, cleanable and non-absobent material.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Exterior and interior of cooking equipment with excess grease,instructed to clean and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Faucet at three compartment sink is leaking and is slopped. Instructed to repair cause.

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

Inspector’s note: Broken lid at receptacle at women's washroom,instructed to replace

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Wall caulking along the handwashing sink in the the kitchen/dishroom in poor repair, cracked. Must replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed expanding spray foam used as a sealant for openings around floor and ceiling piping throughout the premises. Must remove to be smooth and cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Large open crevice along the wall and the baseboard under the three compartment sink. Must seal/repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted soiled mops improperly stored at the utility service sink with mop heads piled on the floor. Mops heads must be stored inverted.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted clutter at the dry storage room. Instructed to clean, organize and/or remove all unnecessary articles to prevent hiding places for pest.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Replace burned light bulb at rear storage area

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

Inspector’s note: Noted pest control log book is incomplete. Establishment is missing service reports and illinois department of health license number for 2019. Priority foundation. 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no lid on trash can in women's bathroom. Instructed to provide.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous cores not corrected from previous inspection on 9/27/2018- inspection report #2222986. #37- noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items with product name and/or prepared by date including bulk food containers. #47- 4-102.11(a)- noted assorted food items stored in grocery bags inside refrigeration units and freezers. Instructed to remove and store food items inside approved food grade containers. #47- 4-202.11- instructed to detail clean all cooking equipment, shelves and inside refrigeration units with food spills, dirt and food particles...also noted heavy ice build up inside all chest freezers at the basement food/dry storage area. Instructed to detail clean, defrost and maintain. #55- 6-501.114- noted heavy clutter throughout establishment. Instructed to detail clean, organize and/or remove all…

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items with product name and/or prepared by date including bulk food containers

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

Inspector’s note: 4-102.11(a) noted assorted food items stored in grocery bags inside refrigeration units and freezers. Instructed to remove and store food items inside approved food grade containers.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-202.11 instructed to detail clean all cooking equipment, shelves and inside refrigeration units with food spills, dirt and food particles....also noted heavy ice build up inside all chest freezers at the basement food/dry storage area.instructed to detail clean, defrost and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 noted dirty cutting board with deep cuts. Instructed to detail clean, smoothen the surface and maintain and/or replace

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15(b) noted leaking faucet at the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 noted heavy clutter throughout establishment. Instructed to detail clean, organize and/or remove all unnecessary articles to prevent hiding places for pest

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 noted the following:- -noted multiple holes and openings along piping and ceiling throughout establishment.instructed to seal all holes and openings to prevent hiding places for pest -noted stained ceiling tiles and walls stained with food spills behind the refrigeration units. Instructed to clean and maintain. Must upgrade housekeeping. -

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 noted no working ventilation inside the men's toilet on premise. Instructed to repair and have a working ventilation inside all toilets.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items with product name and/or prepared by date including bulk food containers

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 noted over 50 mice droppings on floor along wall base at the kitchen prep and basement dry food storage. Also noted over 10 flying insects on premise by 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas. Recommended to consult with pest control company. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a)

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

Inspector’s note: 4-102.11(a) noted assorted food items stored in grocery bags inside refrigeration units and freezers. Instructed to remove and store food items inside approved food grade containers.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-202.11 instructed to detail clean all cooking equipment, shelves and inside refrigeration units with food spills, dirt and food particles....also noted heavy ice build up inside all chest freezers at the basement food/dry storage area.instructed to detail clean, defrost and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 noted dirty cutting board with deep cuts. Instructed to detail clean, smoothen the surface and maintain and/or replace

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15(b) noted leaking faucet at the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 noted the following:- -noted multiple holes and openings along piping and ceiling throughout establishment.instructed to seal all holes and openings to prevent hiding places for pest -instructed to detail clean and maintain floors throughout establishment especially at the kitchen area, basement dry storage in the bathrooms and underneath equipment especially where rodent droppings were found. -noted stained ceiling tiles and walls stained with food spills behind the refrigeration units. Instructed to clean and maintain. Must upgrade housekeeping.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 noted heavy clutter throughout establishment. Instructed to detail clean, organize and/or remove all unnecessary articles to prevent hiding places for pest

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 noted no working ventilation inside the men's toilet on premise. Instructed to repair and have a working ventilation inside all toilets.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove card boards from under the microwave and all other shelves.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface

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

Inspector’s note: Grimes on window ledge by the stove,grime on exterior surface of the white reach-in cooler. Excess ice build-up inside the white chest freezerrs in basement,need to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Sweep debris on floor in basement area.broken floor tiles under the metal shelf inside storage first floor. Replace floor tiles surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface

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

Inspector’s note: No light shield provided at light in dish room and kitchen,must provided.burned light bulb in basement area by the dry storage by the staircase and inside the storage were containers area stored,must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Additional stoppers is needed at three compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed non-food debris throughout the rear yard. Piled wooden boards, cardboard boxes, paper debris, shoes. Instructed to remove all debris to prevent rodent harboring.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove card boards from under the microwave and all other shelves.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface

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

Inspector’s note: Grimes on window ledge by the stove,grime on exterior surface of the white reach-in cooler. Excess ice build-up inside the white chest freezerrs in basement,need to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Sweep debris on floor in basement area.broken floor tiles under the metal shelf inside storage first floor. Replace floor tiles surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface

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

Inspector’s note: No light shield provided at light in dish room and kitchen,must provided.burned light bulb in basement area by the dry storage by the staircase and inside the storage were containers area stored,must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Additional stoppers is needed at three compartment sink.

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 small flies on site:kitchen, dry food storage,dish room and basement,over 20 small flies.one bee at light bulb and two house flies in the kitchen. Found rear door opened(due to air condition broken) and no screen door provided.over 25 mice droppings thought the premises(under the three compartment sink,first floor storage under the shelves and on top the boxes and storage area in basement).unable to check floor at storage in basement were numerous of plastic containers are stored on floor.need to remove flies,droppings, clean and sanitize area mentioned.must elevate container 6" off the floor to be able to remove rodent droppings. Keep rear door close serious violation:7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Previous violation not corrected from 3-17-16,report #1734311 #33-must clean in detail the grease trap box (with grease build-up) and maintain. Interior bottom shelve of the reach in cooler with food debris and starting to rust. Must clean in detail, remove rust or replace and maintain. Clean in detail the exterior sides of the stoves,deep fryer and rice cooker and maintain. #35-peeling paint on the walls thru out the kitchen and dining area. Must scrape peeling paint, re paint and maintain. Walls by the exposed hand sink with food splattered. Must clean in detail and maintain. Stained ceiling panels thru-out the restaurant. #45-must replace and maintain must provide food handlers certificate next routine inspection today 8-18-17 observed same violations. Serious violation:7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Remove card boards from under the microwave and all other shelves.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface

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

Inspector’s note: Grimes on window ledge by the stove,grime on exterior surface of the white reach-in cooler. Excess ice build-up inside the white chest freezerrs in basement,need to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Sweep debris on floor in basement area.broken floor tiles under the metal shelf inside storage first floor. Replace floor tiles surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface

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

Inspector’s note: No light shield provided at light in dish room and kitchen,must provided.burned light bulb in basement area by the dry storage by the staircase and inside the storage were containers area stored,must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Additional stoppers is needed at three comparttment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean in detail the grease trap box (with grease build-up) and maintain. Interior bottom shelve of the reach in cooler with food debris and starting to rust. Must clean in detail, remove rust or replace and maintain. Clean in detail the exterior sides of the stoves,deep fryer and rice cooker and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Peeling paint on the walls thru out the kitchen and dining area. Must scrape peeling paint, re paint and maintain. Walls by the exposed hand sink with food splattered. Must clean in detail and maintain. Stained ceiling panels thru-out the restaurant. Must replace and maintain

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Must provide food handlers certificate next routine inspection.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean in detail the grease trap box (with grease build-up) and maintain. Interior bottom shelve of the reach in cooler with food debris and starting to rust. Must clean in detail, remove rust or replace and maintain. Clean in detail the exterior sides of the stoves,deep fryer and rice cooker and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Peeling paint on the walls thru out the kitchen and dining area. Must scrape peeling paint, re paint and maintain. Walls by the exposed hand sink with food splattered. Must clean in detail and maintain. Stained ceiling panels thru-out the restaurant. Must replace and maintain

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Must provide food handlers certificate next routine inspection.

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

Inspector’s note: Found evidence of mice droppings in the basement along the wall base all corner approximately 60 total. Also found dead baby mouse in the basement.instructed to clean and remove the droppings and dead mouse. Sanitize the affected areas and inform the pest control technician. Have additional inspection from the pest control technician. Serious violation 7-38-020.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No certified food manager on site. While preparing and serving potentially hazardous foods. Such as beef stew, steamed rice, beef soup etc. Instructed owner that certified food manager must be on site all the times while preparing and serving potentially hazardous foods. Serious violation 7-38-012.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean in detail the grease trap box (with grease build-up) and maintain. Interior bottom shelve of the reach in cooler with food debris and starting to rust. Must clean in detail, remove rust or replace and maintain. Clean in detail the exterior sides of the stoves,deep fryer and rice cooker and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the floor along the wall base all corner thru-out basement and elevate all items/articles off the floor to have an easy access in cleaning the floor and prevent rodent/insects harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Peeling paint on the walls thru out the kitchen and dining area. Must scrape peeling paint, re paint and maintain. Walls by the exposed hand sink with food splattered must clean in detail and maintain. Stained ceiling panels thru-out the restaurant. Must replace and maintain.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Must provide food handlers certificate next routine inspection.

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

Inspector’s note: Evidence of rodent activity on premises. Observed approximately 100 droppings in the basement behind old equipment, behind boxes & construction debris, around the hot water heater, under the stairs, under storage racks, and on top of the stairs leading up to the 1st floor. Observed approximatley 10 droppings under the dry food storage rack on the 1st floor, observed approximately two droppings in the men's washroom, approximately 2 droppings in the hallway that leads to the washrooms, and approximately 10 droppings under the pot and pan storage rack in the kitchen. Instructed to remove, clean, and sanitize infected areas. Additional pest control service is required to minimize or eliminate rodent activity. Missing information in the log book from the pest control provider; must provide chemical information, msds, and detailed map of the baits etc. Observed a 1/2 inch gap at the bottom of

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and door that lead to the customer seating area, behind the prep table in the kitchen, behind the 3-compartment sink and hand sink soiled with food splatter. Instructed to detail clean the walls and doors of the above mentioned areas and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Burnt and damaged ceiling tiles above the exposed hand sink in prep area. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing light shields in various light fixtures above the kitchen prep area. Instructed to install light shields and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Leaky faucet head attached to the 3-compartment sink. Must replace the broken gaskets around the faucet head to prevent leakage and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Broken thermometers in refrigeration units in the kitchen. Instructed to replace broken thermometers and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cooked and raw food stored inside the grocery plastic bags in coolers and freezer,instructed to provide food grade bags or food containers with lids.

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

Inspector’s note: Broken floor tile in front of the three compartment sink,instructed to repair / replace with a smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material

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

Inspector’s note: Broken wall behind the toilet bowl inside the men's washroom instructed to repair,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material.walls inside the kitchen stained with food debris and brown in color due to food smoke instructed surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Light shield in prep area, with dust and debris on them,missing light shield also light shield need to be replaced on fixture tracks.provide light shield and repair light shield

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from 9-5-13,report #1235960 #34- observed plastic floor base loose/peeling from walls around 3-compartment sink and around coolers/cooking equipment. Must reattach plastic floor tiles to walls throughout. #35- observed gap between prep exposed hand wash bowl/wall. Must seal gap between sink and wall. #38- 3-compartment sink drain pipe leaking under right side compartment. Must repair and maintain sink. @41- basement floor cluttered (boxes, bags, etc.). Instructed manager to elevate all items 6" off floor, must be able to clean floor under and around all items still observed the same violations. Serious violation:7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cooked and raw food stored inside the grocery plastic bags in coolers and freezer,instructed to provide food grade bags or food containers with lids.

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

Inspector’s note: Grease trap under three compartment sink is covered with food spillage,debris and rust. Observed opened food(dry food:flour),items stored on top the prep table:dry food ,knife,used plastic containers and used hand sifter to sift dry food.instructed to relocate prep table and other items or install an exposed hand sink in basement area.

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

Inspector’s note: Excess food debris,food liquid spillage and ice build-up inside the chest freezer o-in basement area,instructed to clean and maintain. Interior and exterior of cooking equipment with grease build-up,grimes on shelves,throughout instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Debris and grease on floor along walls,under shelves,corners and around the grease trap,must clean and maintain. Broken floor tile in front of the three compartment sink,instructed to repair / replace with a smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material.

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

Inspector’s note: Broken wall behind the toilet bowl inside the men's washroom instructed to repair,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material.walls inside the kitchen stained with food debris and brown in color due to food smoke instructed surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Light shield in prep area, with dust and debris on them,missing light shield also light shield need to be replaced on fixture tracks.provide light shield and repair light shield

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

Inspector’s note: Observed plastic floor base loose/peeling from walls around 3-compartment sink and around coolers/cooking equipment. Must reattach plastic floor tiles to walls throughout.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed gap between prep exposed handwash bowl/wall. Must seal gap between sink and wall.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink drain pipe leaking under right side compartment also observed mop sink hot water handle missing. Must repair and maintain sinks.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: No therometer inside 2-door cooler in dining area. Must provide working therometer for cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Basement floor cluttered (boxes, bags, etc.). Instructed manager to elevate all items 6" off floor, must be able to clean floor under and around all items.

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

Inspector’s note: See report dated on 09/18/12

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

Inspector’s note: See report dated on 09/18/12

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

Inspector’s note: See report dated on 09/18/12

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 over 30 mice droppings on floor in rear storage area, prep area and behind front counter also observed over 20 live small flies by rear door around produce. Instructed manager to remove all droppings and insects by date of reinspection (09/25/12).

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on exterior of sinks, cooking equipment and on shelves in prep area. Must clean and maintain all unclean equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris/dirt build up on floor under and around all equipment and along all walls in kitchen and storage area. Must clean floor and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on wall behind 3-compartment sink. Must clean or paint wall.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt/food debris on floor throughout prep area. Must detail clean floor and maintain throughout premises

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on wall behind 3-compartment sink. Must clean and maintain unclean wall and repair hole in ceiling.

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

Inspector’s note: Correct by 4/9/12.

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

Inspector’s note: Correct by 7/2/12.

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

Inspector’s note: Correct by 7/2/12.

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

Inspector’s note: Correct by 7/2/12.

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

Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED OVER 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELF BEHIND FRONT REGISTER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND STAND UP REACH IN PREP COOLER(AT NORTH WEST CORNER OF KITCHEN). ALSO PREMISES UNABLE TO PROVIDE RECENT COPY OF PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK INVOICE (01/20/10) LAST INVOICE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS AND PROVIDE UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL INVOICE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (04/09/12).

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. OBSEVED THICK GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS/VENTILATION HOOD.

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. OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN WALL AND REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING.