Star Light Food Market

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer inside the hot holding unit in the rear food prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no labels on the dry storage containers in the rear food prep area across from the wok station. Instructed to label and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a big bowl of raw pork marinating on the floor under the food prep table in the rear food prep/ dishwashing area. Instructed to refrain from storing food items on the floor and atleast 6 inches off the floor at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a missing sliding door for the hot holding unit in the front prep area. Instructed to provide missing door to ensure unit stays hot and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the shelves in the front hot food prep/service area in need of cleaning and the outerior of the microwave under the service counter at the hot food prep area in need of cleaning.instructed to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the pipe under the handwashing sink in the rear dishwashing/ food prep area leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard boxes being used on the floors in the rear prep areas. Instructed to remove and replace with non-slip mats and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of refrigerator at 67.0f with tcs foods stored inside for sale. A held for inspection tag has placed on unit. Must have cold holding units at 41.0f or below. Priority 7-38-005, citation issued

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside of the cold holding units on site. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dead mouse in the box of prepackaged items on display. Instructed to remove dead mouse and prepackaged items surrounding the dead rodent.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the outerior and interior all cooking and cold holding equipment and shelves throughout the facility including the shopping aisles in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors, walls, and ceilings throughout the facility in need of cleaning. Especially in the walk-in cooler in the rear food prep area (animal fluid and old dirt build up) and under the shelving units under in the hallways across from the storage closets.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed an opening in the lower wall in between unused equipment near the butcher area and a cold holiding unit in the shopping aisles (person in charge seen hole). Instructed to seal mentioned hole and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment near the butcher area. Instructed to remove all unnecessary items from facility to eliminate potential harborage points for pest and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed one light bulb missing in the produce walk-in cooler. Instructed to replace and maintain in order to provide adequate lighting.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing and damaged tile on floor, as well as missing and water damaged tile in ceiling throughout aisles, rear prep, and butchering area. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor and debris on floor of walk in freezer. Instructed person in charge to remove all items and maintain at least six inches from floor at all times.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from report #2570334 dated:1/27/2023 not corrected as follows; #47 observed the cutting boards in the butcher area in need of cleaning and/or replacing due to deep grooves; instructed to clean boards and replace those that need replacing. #49 instructed to clean and maintain the following: storage shelves, inside of beverage refrigeration unit on selling floor, butcher walk-in cooler. #51 observed a leak from the pipe underneath the exposed handsink in the butcher area; instructed to repair leak at the pipe. #55 observed storage area cluttered and area by rear exit door clutter with boxes; instructed to remove items in both areas to avoid clutter and prevent possible rodent harborage. Instructed person in charge to bring all previous core violations into compliance and maintain. Priority foundation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the cutting boards in the butcher area in need of cleaning and/or replacing due to deep grooves; instructed to clean boards and replace those that need replacing.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the following: storage shelves, inside of beverage refrigeration unit on selling floor, butcher walk-in cooler.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak from the pipe underneath the exposed handsink in the butcher area; instructed to repair leak at the pipe.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak from the pipe underneath the exposed handsink in the butcher area; instructed to repair leak at the pipe.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed storage area cluttered and area by rear exit door clutter with boxes; instructed to remove items in both areas to avoid clutter and prevent possible rodent harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rodent activity on premises. Found 100 plus mouse droppings on the floor and some shelves of the storage rooms and selling floor. Instructed to clean all affected areas and have pest control company service prior to reinspection next week. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the cutting boards in the butcher area in need of cleaning and/or replacing due to deep grooves; instructed to clean boards and replace those that need replacing.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the following: storage shelves, inside of beverage refrigeration unit on selling floor, butcher walk-in cooler.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak from the pipe underneath the exposed handsink in the butcher area; instructed to repair leak at the pipe.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tile in various areas; instructed to replace ceiling tile where needed.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors under around and behind various equipment and in storage areas, clean kitchen light shields where needed, clean walls around and behind equipment where needed. Also clean the vents on the ceiling fan in the washroom and fan covers inside of walk-in coolers to remove dust observed.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed storage area cluttered and area by rear exit door clutter with boxes; instructed to remove items in both areas to avoid clutter and prevent possible rodent harborage.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: A light shield is needed for one set of lights in the kitchen; provide shield where needed.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed prepackaged items (shitake mushrooms, peanuts, chicken eggs, prepackaged desserts etc.) without labels containing the business name, business address and contents of the prepackaged item. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-602.11(b:5) observed prepackaged items (desserts) without allergen warning labels for sale at the rear food prep area counter. Instructed to provide allergen warning labels for all prepackaged foods that contain allergens. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed a stained cutting board with deep dark grooves located at the raw meat food prep area. Instructed to replace. Observed plastic on the walls around the utility sink. Observed cardboard being reused as a shelf liner. Instructed to remove all and make all surface smooth and easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed the exterior of the ovens with accumulated grease debris. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed a leak at the bottom of the hand washing sink located in the raw meat food prep area. Instructed to repair. 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine. Instructed to locate.

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

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed uneven floor and missing floor tiles in various areas of all food prep areas. Instructed to make floors smooth and easily cleanable.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-302.12 observed no metal stem thermometer on site to properly take temperatures of cold and hot foods. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed prepackaged items (shitake mushrooms, peanuts, chicken eggs, prepackaged desserts etc.) without labels containing the business name, business address and contents of the prepackaged item. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-602.11(b:5) observed prepackaged items (desserts) without allergen warning labels for sale at the rear food prep area counter. Instructed to provide allergen warning labels for all prepackaged foods that contain allergens. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of rodent activity in the food prep area. Observed about 5 rat droppings located around the hot water heater in the rear food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 observed wiping cloths not being stored in a sanitizing solution between uses. Instructed to always store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed a stained cutting board with deep dark grooves located at the raw meat food prep area. Instructed to replace. Observed plastic on the walls around the utility sink. Observed cardboard being reused as a shelf liner. Instructed to remove all and make all surface smooth and easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed the exterior of the ovens with accumulated grease debris. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed a leak at the bottom of the hand washing sink located in the raw meat food prep area. Instructed to repair.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine. Instructed to locate.

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

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.15 observed outside grease dumpster lid and ground area not maintained with accumulated grease on the outside grease dumpster lid and on the ground. Instructed to clean. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(b).

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed uneven floor and missing floor tiles in various areas of all food prep areas. Instructed to make floors smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label bulk storage containers with rice and sugar inside.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, interiors of refrigeration units and freezers, interior of ice machine, cutting boards.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found a leak at the 3 comp sink faucet in the kitchen and one knob at the exposed handsink in the butcher area in poor repair; repair leak and replace knob.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Outside disposal area not maintained. Found grease on the ground and exterior surface of the greaase receptor. Also observed trash on the ground and on top of grease container. Must clean and maintain area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b) issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean floors throughout kitchen storage and store where needed. Clean walls around and behind equipment in prep areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Replace all water stained ceiling tile where needed.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 2/19/19. #57 instructed the person in charge that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training certificate. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 issued.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed the pic to provide a thermometer for measuring hot and cold temperatures in the food prep area.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found an odor inside of the front walk-in cooler in the front prep (butcher area); instructed the pic to clean the interior of the small walk-in cooler in the front butcher area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean/sanitize prep tables, top and bottom at rear meat prep area and cooked meat station.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and sanitize inside walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer to remove spills.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace water damaged ceiling tiles in customer display area and where necessary.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the following: interiors of refrigeration units, exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, rusty storage shelves on selling floor, cutting boards in butcher area, interior bottom of meat display cases and fish tanks.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean and maintain floors throughout store under around and behind all equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean walls in cooking area and butcher area. Clean ceiling tile and ceiling vents in kitchen, clean interiors of light shields where needed to remove insects.

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

Inspector’s note: Leaking observed from the faucet of the three comp sink in the kitchen; repair leak at faucet.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer for the meat display case in butcher area where missing.

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

Inspector’s note: Some clutter in corner areas of kitchen, butcher area, in storage rooms etc. Remove unnecessary items. Some items stored in one washroom on premises and employees are using the other washroom at this time; instructed that if two or more of the same sex are working on the same shift that both washrooms must be available for use.

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

Inspector’s note: Walk-in cooler floors in poor repair by the west butcher area, card board used under raw meat, instructed to reomve and repair floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior surfaces of walk-in cooler not clean, cloth cover for raw whole pigs not clean, instucted to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors behind cooking area not clean, grease and debris noted. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the following area containing rust: bars within walk in cooler in kitchen that chickens and ducks hang from and food storage shelf at base of table in kitchen. Rust needs to be removed and surfaces need to be restored to a smooth easily cleanable surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed butcher hooks that pigs and poultry hand fron unclean with food debris. Make sure all hooks are properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after use.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed black mold like residue on interior panel of ice machine where ice is stored. Must clean and sanitize interior of ice machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed light in disrepair within walk in freezer. Must repair and maintain light within walk in freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed faucet dripping at prep sink at live fish area. Repair faucet.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rear storage/ utility room near rear exit with excess equipment. Storage area needs to be organized in a manner that floors can be cleaned regularly.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths on counter. Store wiping cloths within buckets containing sanitizer when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Must date and label all potentially hazardous foods inside of walk in coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Must sand or replace cutting boards with deep dark grooves in the prep areas through out.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the following: interior/exterior of cooking equipment. Interior of all reach in freezers in front of store-remove ice build up. Interior of walk in coolers/freezers and storage racks/stock shelves through out.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain floors in all corners and under/ar0und all heavy equipment and storage racks. Must remove excess dirt, grease and food build up.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain walls in prep and storage areas-remove dirt/dust, spills and food splatters. Clean and maintain vents in toilet rooms.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace all water stained ceiling tiles in toilet rooms and through out store.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must store all wash cloths in sanitizing solution when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove milk crates from being used to elevate stock items and replace with adequate shelving/racks.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean fan guards inside walk-in cooler, interior of unused refrigeration unit, bottom of prep table in kitchen, under, around cooking equipment to remove grease spills, exterior of walk-in cooler in kitchen, interior of three compartment sink, interior panel of ice machine, racks inside walk-in cooler in kitchen, and interior of crabs/clams tanks.

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. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN MEAT BUTCHER AREA AND BY REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER UNITS.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. PROVIDE CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP AND WIPING CLOTHS IN KITCHEN.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove milk crates from being used to elevate stock items and replace with adequate shelving/racks.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean fan guards inside walk-in cooler, interior of unused refrigeration unit, bottom of prep table in kitchen, under, around cooking equipment to remove grease spills, exterior of walk-in cooler in kitchen, interior of three compartment sink, interior panel of ice machine, racks inside walk-in cooler in kitchen, and interior of crabs/clams tanks.

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. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN MEAT BUTCHER AREA AND BY REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER UNITS.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. PROVIDE CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP AND WIPING CLOTHS IN KITCHEN.

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 20 rat droppings under lobster tank at meat butcher area. Instructed to clean, sanitize affected areas, and recommend pest control to service premises. Serious 7-38-020 issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove milk crates from being used to elevate stock items and replace with adequate shelving/racks. Defrost chest freezers to remove ice buildup.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean fan guards inside walk-in cooler, interior of unused refrigeration unit, bottom of prep table in kitchen, under, around cooking equipment to remove grease spills, exterior of walk-in cooler in kitchen, interior of three compartment sink, interior panel of ice machine, racks inside walk-in cooler in kitchen, and interior of crabs/clams tanks.

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. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN MEAT BUTCHER AREA AND BY REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER UNITS.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN CEILING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN AND VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. CHANGE STAINED CEILING PANELS BY SMOKERS IN KITCHEN.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair leaks at utility sink.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. PROVIDE CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP AND WIPING CLOTHS IN KITCHEN.

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

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS AT REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FOOD AISLES. ALSO, LABEL READY TO EAT, PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

Inspector’s note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND VARIOUS TYPES OF FRESH FISH, LIVE SNAILS, LIVE EELS,LIVE CONCH,AND LIVE SQUID FOR CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE AT FRONT SEAFOOD/MEAT PREP AREA WITH NO SNEEZE GUARD AND OR COVER TO PROTECT SAID ITEMS FROM CUSTOMER MISHANDLING AND CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED CUSTOMERS TOUCHING LIVE SNAILS, HOUSE FLY LANDING ON TOP OF SNAILS, AND CUSTOMER DISCARDING FISH FROM PLASTIC BAG INTO DISPLAY CASE. MANAGER REMOVED SAID ITEMS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT FOOD AT ALL TIMES. ALSO, FOUND FLY STRIPS HANGING ABOVE MEAT SLICER AT FRONT SEAFOOD/MEAT PREP AREA AND ABOVE PREP TABLE AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STRIPS AT SAID AREAS. SERIOUS 7-38-005 (A).

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 approximately 6 rat droppings behind refrigeration unit at front meat/seafood prep area by compressor. Instructed to clean, sanitize affected area, and recommend pest control to service premises. Serious 7-38-020 issued.

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

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS AT REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FOOD AISLES. ALSO, LABEL READY TO EAT, PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN, DARK STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES THROUGH OUT PREMISES.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FAN GRID COVERS, UNDER, AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP,VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS,AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELF.

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WALLS AT REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS THROUGH OUT PREMISES.

Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area

Inspector’s note: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BARRIER BETWEEN PRODUCE PREP TABLE AND CUSTOMERS AT REAR PREP AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS AT REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FOOD AISLES. ALSO, LABEL READY TO EAT, PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES THROUGH OUT PREMISES.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FAN GRID COVERS, UNDER, AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP,VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS,AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELF.

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. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT REAR KITCHEN.

Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area

Inspector’s note: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. PRODUCE PREP AREA IN WALKWAY NEXT TO TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PRODUCE PREP AREA AND OR PROVIDE BARRIER TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM WALKING THROUGH SAID AREA TO USE TOILET ROOMS.

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

Inspector’s note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND OPEN FISH CASE AT FRONT AREA WITH NO SNEEZE GUARD NOR BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM CONTAMINATION, ALSO UNCOVERED RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED NEXT TO READY TO EAT STICKY RICE PACKAGES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARD AT FRONT OPEN FISH DISPLAY CASE AND PROPERLY STORE RAW FOOD PRODUCTS, SEPARATE, AND AWAY FROM READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. SERIOUS 7-38-005(A)ISSUED.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: Found three compartment sink not maintained. Food debris, build-up noted in drains, slow draining, food particles coming up at first and third compartment when water released at middle compartment. Observed leakage at grease trap. Instructed to clean drains, grease trap, and maintain in good repair. Serious 7-38-030 issued.

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

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS AT REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FOOD AISLES. ALSO, LABEL READY TO EAT, PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN, DARK STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES THROUGH OUT PREMISES.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF FISH TANKS, RACKS/SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS, FAN GRID COVERS, TOILET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, UNDER, AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP, AROUND HAND WASH SINK AT REAR PREP AREA, VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS, BOTTOM OF PREP SHELVES, WALLS AROUND PREP AREAS, STORAGE ROOM.

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CRACKED,WORN FLOOR TILES AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES, ESPECIALLY AROUND WALLBASE, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTY WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR.

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS AT REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS THROUGH OUT PREMISES.

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

Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AND OR LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT BULBS AT HOT HOLDING AREA AND PREP AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DRAIN AT REAR HAND WASH SINK.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO CHECK INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD ITEMS.

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

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STRORAGE AREAS, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS, ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL, REMOVE STOCK FROM WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, REMOVE MILK CRATES, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area

Inspector’s note: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. PRODUCE PREP AREA IN WALKWAY NEXT TO TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PRODUCE PREP AREA AND OR PROVIDE BARRIER TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM WALKING THROUGH SAID AREA TO USE TOILET ROOMS.