Jamaican Gates

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed dry storage containers not properly label with the product name. Instructed to properly label all dry storage containers.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed food items stored on floor in prep and dish washing area. Instructed manager to elevate all items six inches off floor.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed cardboard being re-used as a shelf lining. Instructed not to re-use cardboard, all surface must be smooth and easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed food debris and grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, shelving units, coolers, freezers, holding units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed a minor leak at the faucet of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed food spills, debris and grease build up on walls and floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 4-202.18 observed grease buildup inside ventilation hood. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 observed inadequate lighting in the rear of the facility in the dry storage and chemical closets. Instructed to provide adequate lighting in the rear closets.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in prep and dish washing area. Instructed manager to elevate all items six inches off floor.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

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

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, shelving units, coolers, freezers, holding units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food spills, debris and grease build up on walls and floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup inside ventilation hood. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed over 40 mice droppings scatterred on shelves and floor in rear storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed numerous dead roaches on floor along walls and corners in prep, storage, and furnace room areas. Instructed manager to remove all dead insects and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in prep and dish washing area. Instructed manager to elevate all items six inches off floor.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

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

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, shelving units, coolers, freezers, holding units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in rear storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles to prevent pest harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food spills, debris and grease build up on walls and floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup inside ventilation hood. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not correceted from report #2596850 on 7-1-24:58-observed no allergen training for certified manager on duty. Instructed manager to provide allergen training for all certified managers. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside hot holding unit behind front counter. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

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.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

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

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

Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled cardboard on floor and shelving units. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, shelving units, coolers, freezers, holding units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food spills, debris and grease build up on walls and floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in rear storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles to prevent pest harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged wall surfaces in prep, dish washing and storage areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup inside ventilation hood. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside hot holding unit behind front counter. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

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.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed over 50 mice droppings scattered on shelves and floor in rear storage area, along walls and corners in washroom, live roach crawling on floor in dish washing area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

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

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

Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled cardboard on floor and shelving units. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, shelving units, coolers, freezers, holding units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on utility sink. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food spills, debris and grease build up on walls and floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in rear storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles to prevent pest harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged wall surfaces in prep, dish washing and storage areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup inside ventilation hood. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found employees in the food and dishwashing prep areas not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to provide and wear hait restraints to all employees who will be in the prep and dishwashing areas. Must maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the toilet room sink in need of recaulking. Instructed to recaulk around sink and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the cutting boards in the food prep area with deep, dark grooves and stains. Instructed to sand to make smooth and easily cleanable or replace. Must maintain smooth surfaces.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found a leak at the elbow of the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to fix and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found the mop stored inside of the mop bucket in the mop sink area. Instructed to store hanging up to air dry. Maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found a large grill stored outside in the backyard. Instructed to remove all unnecessary items from the facility and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found the floor tiles under the cooking equipment and in the rear damaged and severly stained. Instructed to replace floor tiles and maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Found 4 fly strips hanging in the food prep area. Instructed to remove strips and only hang in non-food prep areas.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found employees in the food and dishwashing prep areas not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to provide and wear hait restraints to all employees who will be in the prep and dishwashing areas. Must maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the toilet room sink in need of recaulking. Instructed to recaulk around sink and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the cutting boards in the food prep area with deep, dark grooves and stains. Instructed to sand to make smooth and easily cleanable or replace. Must maintain smooth surfaces.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found a leak at the elbow of the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to fix and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found the mop stored inside of the mop bucket in the mop sink area. Instructed to store hanging up to air dry. Maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found a large grill stored outside in the backyard. Instructed to remove all unnecessary items from the facility and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found the floor tiles under the cooking equipment and in the rear damaged and severly stained. Instructed to replace floor tiles and maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: FOUND THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2549492 ON 02/07/2022(ALSO REINSPECTION REPORT #2549759 DATED 02/14/2022) NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #37-3-302.12: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. #39-3-305.11: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. #47-4-101.19: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES ON SHELVING UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND PAINT ALL SHELVING UNITS. #49-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency…

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in rear prep/dish washing area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood surfaces on shelving under front counter and peeling paint on shelving in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to seal and paint all shelving units.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, shelving units, prep tables, coolers and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on utility sink. Instructed manager to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food spills and debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed opening along baseboard under hand washing sink in prep area, openings in wall near rear exit. Instructed manager to seal all openings in walls and ceilings, along baseboards, around pipe fittings, in all areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in rear storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed steam table not operable and hot holding unit not maintaining proper temperature 62f. Instructed manager to turn on hot holding equipment and maintain 135f or above. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in rear prep/dish washing area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed over 60 mice droppings scattered on floor and shelves in dry food storage area, 40 mice droppings scattered on floor near water heater in furnace room, 20 mice droppings scattered on floor and shelving units in utility storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood surfaces on shelving under front counter and peeling paint on shelving in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to seal and paint all shelving units.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, shelving units, prep tables, coolers and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on utility sink. Instructed manager to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food spills and debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed opening along baseboard under hand washing sink in prep area. Instructed manager to seal and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in rear storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside coolers. Instructed to provide

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed storage shelves in dry storage room, under microwave not clean/ maintain. Instructed to clean/maintain

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside coolers. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of 23-mice droppings on premises floors by steamtable and on shelves in dry storage room. Instructed to clean/sanitize all areas. Recommed pest service. Priority foundation issued 7-38-020(a).

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cooking equipment, steamtable not clean of debris. Instructed to clean/maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed storage shelves in dry storage room, under microwave not clean/ maintain. Instructed to clean/maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the reach in coolers to remove spills and debris.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the dish washing area and around prep area to remove spills and debris.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to clean the ceiling to remove dust.

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

Inspector’s note: Obseverd rear exit outer door not tight fitting. Instructed manager to provide a tight fitting door to prevent entry point for pest.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to properly elevate food items 6" off the floor and away from the wall in storage areas for cleaning and monitoring purposes.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the cooking equipment very dirty. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and sanitize all storage shelving,prep table, counter tops,interior of reach in cooler to remove spills,debris and/or grease.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need detail cleaning through out premises to remove debris, spills and grease.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear dry storage room very clutter. Instructed manager to organize to prevent harborag.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to clean the ceiling fan and light sheilds in the food prep area to remove grease and debris.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must detail the hood above the grill to remove grease and debris.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside grill in rear yard. Instructed to remove from premises rear. Outside cooking not allowed

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer for taking food temperatures. Priority foundation issued 7-38-005

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

Inspector’s note: Evidence of improper pest control on premises. Observed 61 mice droppings on floor of furnace room, and on storage shelves in dry storage room. Also 9 live large flies in dining room and kitchen areas. Instructed to clean/sanitize all areas. Recommened pest servive. Priority foundation issued 7-38-020(a)

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside grill in rear yard. Instructed to remove from premises rear. Outside cooking not allowed.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation # 58 not corrected from last report dated: 11-30-2018. Pic has no proof of allergen training. Priority foundation issued 7-42-090

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer available. Instructed manager to provide thermometer for internal temperatures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not properly labeled. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to properly store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on prep tables and shelving units in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize all surfaces of equipment.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust, dirt, and food debris on floors behind cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and furnace room areas

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer available. Instructed manager to provide thermometer for internal temperatures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not properly labeled. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed over 50 mice droppings scattered on shelves in rear dry food storage area, 40 mice droppings scattered on furnace equipment, condensation units, on floors along walls and corners in furnace room, 20 mice droppings scattered on floor along south wall behind reach-in coolers, 20 mice droppings scattered on bottom shelves under microwaves and on single service article shelving unit, 10 mice droppings scattered on grease trap under 3-compartment sink, 5 mice droppings scattered on electrical outlet under microwave, instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-020(a)

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to properly store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit available. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper sanitizer concentration in 3-compartment sink. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-005

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on prep tables and shelving units in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize all surfaces of equipment.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust, dirt, and food debris on floors behind cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and furnace room areas

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bbq smoke pit overed up in rear yard. Must remove from premises.

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 improper pest control . 36- rodent mice droppings on premises under washroom cabinet and dry storage sheling units. Must clean/sanitize all areas. Recommened pest service. Serius 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,when potentially hazardous foodsare prepared handled and served,(ie cooking chicken-1849.f, cabbage-157.8f, gravy 143.8f,). Seriou violation 7-38-012.

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

Inspector’s note: No adequate lighting in washroom.must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bbq smoke pit overed up in rear yard. Must remove from premises.

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

Inspector’s note: Previous serious violation not corrected from report# 1932157 on 6-3-16-previous serious/minor violation not corrected from report #1609885 on 1-19-16: 29-previous minor violation not corrected from report #151630 on 1-6-15: 45-instructed to have all food handlers take the food handlers course. Still no food handler certificates available on 1-19-16. Instructed manager to provide food handler certificates for all employees. As of 6-3-16 still no food handler certificates available during inspection. As of 6-10-16 no food handler certificates available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide food handler certificates for all employees. Serious violation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Replace damaged gasket on reach-in cooler door. Remove pop crates and provied adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all shelves in dry storage and prep areas, coolers, freezers, sinks, cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in prep and storage areas.

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 50 mice droppings scattered on shelves in dry storage area, 20 mic ed droppings on floor along north wall near sink in washroom, 20 mice droppings scattered on shelves under microwaves in food prep area, 15 mice droppings scattered on floor in furnace room. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: No certified manager on duty when potentially hazardous foods (chicken 201f, rice 144.9f)prepared and served. A certified manager must be on site and certificate posted at all times potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012a

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

Inspector’s note: Previous serious/minor violation not corrected from report #1609885 on 1-19-16: 29-previous minor violation not corrected from report #151630 on 1-6-15: 45-instructed to have all food handlers take the food handlers course. Still no food handler certificates available on 1-19-16. Instructed manager to provide food handler certificates for all employees. As of 6-3-16 still no food handler certificates available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide food handler certificates for all employees. Serious violation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Replace damaged gasket on reach-in cooler door. Remove pop crates and provied adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all shelves in dry storage and prep areas, coolers, freezers, sinks, cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, utility, washroom, and furnace room areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in prep and storage areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from report #151630 on 1-6-15: 45-instructed to have all food handlers take the food handlers course. Still no food handler certificates available on 1-19-16. Instructed manager to provide food handler certificates for all employees. Serious violation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Repaint chipped storage shelves in front counter and prep areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all equipment along walls and in all corners in front counter, prep, storage, furnace and washroom areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair ventilation over cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding. Provide separate area for cleaning supplies. Elevate all stock off floor in prep and storage areas for easy cleaning and pest control.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution.

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 40-50 mice droppings on floor along walls in furnace room, 30-40 mice droppings on shelves in dry storage area, 10-15 mice dropping on floor along left side of sink in washroom, 10-15 mice droppings on floor under beef patty hot holding unit in front counter area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from report #151630 on 1-6-15: 45-instructed to have all food handlers take the food handlers course. Serious violation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Repaint chipped storage shelves in front counter and prep areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all shelves in dry storage area, stove, prep tables, cooking equipment, coolers, freezers,condiment containers, sinks.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all equipment along walls and in all corners in front counter, prep, storage, furnace and washroom areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean and paint all walls in prep and storage areas(chipped paint).

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

Inspector’s note: Repair ventilation over cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding. Provide separate area for cleaning supplies. Elevate all stock off floor in prep and storage areas for easy cleaning and pest control.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution.

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

Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago certified food manager on site while serving potentially hazardous foods (i.e. Chicken, beef, etc.) instructed to have one on site at all times during hours of prepartion/operation. Serious violation 7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: Must sand or replace cutting boards with deep, dark grooves. Must maintain smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace ripped/worn rubber gasket on stainless still, tall 2 door cooler in the prep area. Must maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the shelving and cabinets in the prep, storage and toilet room.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the floors in all the corners and under/around all heavy equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the vents in the toilet room.

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

Inspector’s note: Must fix and maintain the leak at the pipe under the middle and right (when facing the sink) compartment.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Instructed to have all food handlers take the food handlers course.

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

Inspector’s note: Operating without certified food manager on site while potentiall hazardous foods are preparead and served such as jerk chicken and rice serious violation 7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: Remove rust from grease trap in the rear of premises at 3 compartment sink, also must replace cutting board at prep table,has open seams

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the light shield covers of heavy grease build-up inside ventilation hood over pit

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors throughout the prep area,along wall base and corners

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean walls throughout prep area,has old food debris and spills,instructed to mzintain and clean area

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

Inspector’s note: Remove rust from grease trap in the rear of premises at 3 compartment sink, also must replace cutting board at prep table,has open seams

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the light shield covers of heavy grease build-up inside ventilation hood over pit

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors throughout the prep area,along wall base and corners

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean walls throughout prep area,has old food debris and spills,instructed to mzintain and clean area

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no outside metal garbage dumpster in rear of premises,serious violation,7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site while potwentially hazardous foods are prepared and served such as red beans,jerk chicken and jerk catfish,serious violation 7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: Remove rust from grease trap in the rear of premises at 3 compartment sink, also must replace cutting board at prep table,has open seams

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the light shield covers of heavy grease build-up inside ventilation hood over pit

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors throughout the prep area,along wall base and corners

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean walls throughout prep area,has old food debris and spills,instructed to mzintain and clean area

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

Inspector’s note: No certified manager on duty or certificate posted when cooked chicken 141.9f and rice 163.2f prepared and served. Serious violation 7-30-012 citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Label bulk containers in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean and paint walls in prep area (excess smoke).

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

Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shield in dish washing area.

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

Inspector’s note: Install back flow device on utility sink.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Remove cups and provide long handle utensils for dispensing sauces.

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

Inspector’s note: No chicago certified manager on duty nor certificate posted when cooked beans 138f prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Label all bulk containers in rear storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean all shelving units, prep tables, coolers, freezers.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls need cleaning and painting in prep area (excess smoke).

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

Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shields and end caps in prep and dish washing areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Install back flow device on utility sink.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store all wash cloths in sanitizing solution.

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 30-40 mice droppings on bottom shelf in southeast corner and along shelving in rear storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020 citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: No certified manager on duty when cooked chicken 150.5f and rice 138f prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Label all bulk containers in rear storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean all shelving units, prep tables, coolers, freezers.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls need cleaning and painting in prep area (excess smoke).

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

Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shields and end caps in prep and dish washing areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Install back flow device on utility sink.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store all wash cloths in sanitizing solution.

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 FLOORS NOT CLEAN/GREASE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN.