Manjares Al Express

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

Inspector’s note: Cooler in front prep area not able to maintain the required temperature of 41°f or less. Internal temperature was at 56f, my stem thermometer was at 55.5f. Instructed to have the unit serviced so that it maintains the required temperature. The unit was tagged and can not be used until it has been serviced and reinspected by a cdph inspector. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop stored on top of the cooler. Instructed to wash, rinse and sanitize scoop and store in a clean bin or in the ice handles up so as to not touch the ice with bare hands. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in front/rear prep areas with stains and deep, dark grooves. Instructed to either sand or replace cutting boards to maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Food/dirt build up on can opener. Instructed to clean and maintain can opener.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: The fan covers, conduits and the ceiling in the walk in cooler by the rear door with dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: The following plumbing issues exist in the facility and must be corrected and maintained: -the front hand washing sink hot water pressure is low. Instructed to increase the pressure. -the 3-compartment sink leaks at the base and elbow of the faucet in the dish washing area. Instructed to fix. -the hot water knob leaks on the 1-compartment sink by the ice machine.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Water stained ceiling tiles in the prep/bar/dish washing area. Instructed to replace all stained/damaged ceiling tiles.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Mop not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to remove from bucket and store hanging up for proper air drying.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors in the corners, under shelves, coolers/cooking equipment and sinks with dirt, food and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors throughout. -walls/ceiling tiles with stains and spills. Instructed to clean and maintain walls and ceiling tiles.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in the food prep area and rear walk in cooler. Instructed to provide adequate lighting per city code and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed single service scoops stored directly in dry storage containers. Instructed to remove.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated grease and food debris between the wall and the rear stove and accumulated grease debris on the pipes. Observed accumulated dust debris on the light and light wires located above the hot holding unit and on the cooking equipment located in the rear. Instructed to clean all.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found 3 compartment sink leaking from drain pipe. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found both filter hood systems encased with an excessive amount of grease. Instructed manager to clean sanitize and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.17 observed stained and misplaced ceiling tiles in various areas of the food prep area and customer dining area. Instructed to replace.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 observed the facility has the ice machine drain tubes directly in a pipe in the wall and provides no air gap. Instructed to remove or install a proper floor drain with a 6 inch air gap for the ice machine.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.17 observed stained and misplaced ceiling tiles in various areas of the food prep area and customer dining area. Instructed to replace.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b:4) observed previous core violations not corrected from inspection report #2553260 dated 3/22/22; 10 - 6-301.14 observed no hand washing signs at the hand washing sinks located in the food prep areas and in the toilet rooms. Instructed to provide. 51 - 5-204.12 unable to locate the backflow prevention device on the ice machine in the food prep area. Instructed to locate or provide. 53 - 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide. Instructed to correct all previous core violations. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed dry food storage containers not labeled with the common name of foods (flour, sugar etc). Instructed to properly label all dry food storage containers for all dry foods that are out of the original packaging.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed aluminum foil being used as a wall liner in the front food prep area. Instructed to remove foil, all surfaces should be smooth and easily cleanable.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the backflow prevention device on the ice machine in the food prep area. Instructed to locate or provide.

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

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

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: 3-501.13 observed raw fish thawing in cold stagnet water at the 1 compartment sink. Instructed to only thaw tcs foods under cold running water (not exceeding 70f) at all times.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-302.12 observed no metal stem thermometer on site to take temperatures of cold and hot tcs 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: 3-302.12 observed dry food storage containers not labeled with the common name of foods (flour, sugar etc). Instructed to properly label all dry food storage containers for all dry foods that are out of the original packaging.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed a container of tortilla chips without a lid for protection of possible contamination. Instructed to provide a barrier over the container of tortilla chips to protect from any possible contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed aluminum foil being used as a wall liner in the front food prep area. Instructed to remove foil, all surfaces should be smooth and easily cleanable.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the backflow prevention device on the ice machine in the food prep area. Instructed to locate or provide.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Observed toilet room receptacle in the mens and womens toilet room without a cover. Instructed to provide and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling tiles in the rear storage, dish washing area, middle prep, and front service area with water stains. Instructed to replace and maintain

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear storage room dim without enough lighting. Instructed to provide and maintain

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear last ventilation hood not working, instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: See violation # 60

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

Inspector’s note: See violation #60.

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

Inspector’s note: See violation #60.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: See violation #60.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear last ventilation hood not working, instructed to repair.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed non compliance on the following from report #2285409 date 4/18/2019. #47 rusty storage shelves in the dish area, #47 observed several cutting boards stained, #47 observed the lid on the rear large box on freezer in poor repair. #55 observed the rear prep/dish area ceilings with many water damaged, several missing #57 missing food handler training, and #58 no allergen training need to repair/replace and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090., citation issued.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping clothes improperly stored at front bar prep area, rear prep areas on counters, cutting boards, instructed to store properly in sanitizing solution when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty storage shelves in dish area, instructed to remove the rust. Also remove the aluminum foil from front hot holding /storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed several rear cuting boards stained, instructed to replace, and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the #10 can opener not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize/maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the lid on the rear large box freezer in poor repair, instructed to replace top or provide new cooler.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the three compartment sink leaking at lower pipe at the third compartment, instructed to repair, and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear prep/dish area ceiling with many water damaged ceiling tiles, several missing, instructed to replace all water damaged/missing tiles and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed several knives stored improperly between prep tables and wall. Must clean/sanitize and properly store.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean filters under hood above grill of grease build up and on light shield under hood also with grease build up.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floor around grill area of food debris, around and behind grease trap at rear 3-comp sink and in walk-in coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair/replace water damaged tiles at ceiling in kitchen and where necessary.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair leak at pipe under 1st compartment of 3-comp in dishroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Found bulk food not labeled.(flour, sugar, etc.) must label.

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

Inspector’s note: Found walls and ceiling not clean by bar areas. Must clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Found outside dumpster with missing and broken lids. Serious violation. 7-38-020. Must provide new lids for large outside dumpster.

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

Inspector’s note: Found bulk food not labeled.(flour, sugar, etc.) must label.

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

Inspector’s note: Found walls and ceiling not clean by bar areas. Must clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards thru out food prep area stained with deep dark grooves. Instructed to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease on the vents located above the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.observed a cracked wall corner behind the 2 door refrigerator located in the food prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed leaky faucets on the 3 compartment and 1 compartment sink located by the rear exit. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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 5 live roaches in various areas in the food prep area; 2 behind refrigeration unit, 3 in the dishwashing area. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strips on site to properly test the sanitizer concentration of the 3 compartment sink and of the low temp dish machine. Instructed to provide test strips and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-030.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dish machine sanitizer not functioning and sanitizer level showing 0ppm. Instructed to repair dish machine and not use the dish machine instead use the 3 compartment sink to properly sanitizer all utensils. Dish machine unit tagged and held for inspection by cdph. Serious violation 7-38-030.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed previous minor violations not corrected from report #1559933; 32 - remove rusty surfaces on utensil storage shelves in rear dish washing area. 35 - replace all stained ceiling tiles in prep, storage, and dish washing areas. Clean light shields above steam table and prep cooler in front prep area(stains,food spills, dust buildup, etc). Instructed to correct previous minor 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 clean utensils (knive, tongs) being stored between the wall and 3 compartment sink and the tongs being stored on the oven handle. Observed utensils being stored in the dry storage bins. Instructed to properly store all clean utensils and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards thru out food prep area stained with deep dark grooves. Instructed to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed blood spills on the shelves of the meat walk in cooler located in the rear. Observed accumulated dust debris on the condensor of the meat walk in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed a black substance around the washbowls in the washrooms, exposed hand sink for the food prep area and around the 3 compartment sink. Observed the interior of both fryers with accumulated grease debris. Instructed to clean all said areas and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food and dirt debris on the floors of the food prep area, under heavy equipment and refrigeration units and walk in cooler. Observed standing water located by the employee personal belongings shelf. Instructed to clean all and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed accessive dust accumulation on the vents located in the customer dining area. Observed accumulated grease on the vents located above the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.observed a cracked wall corner behind the 2 door refrigerator located in the food prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed leaky faucets on the 3 compartment and 1 compartment sink located by the rear exit. Observed exposed hand sink on the right side of the food prep area is slow draining. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove rusty surfaces on utensil storage shelves in rear dish washing area.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace all stained ceiling tiles in prep, storage, and dish washing areas. Clean light shields above steam table and prep cooler in front prep area(stains,food spills, dust buildup, etc). Remove accumulated dust buildup on ceiling in middle prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shield above front 3-compartment sink.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from report #1363227 on 10-30-14:36-replace burnt-out light bulbs in kitchen food prep areas. Provide missing light shields and end caps where noted to manager and maintain. 38-repair water leak at drain beneath the kitchen 3-compartment sink and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Remove rusty surfaces on utensil storage shelves in rear dish washing area.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove excess water off floor behind water heaters and near dish machine. Repair damaged floor tiles in dish washing area.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace all stained ceiling tiles in prep, storage, and dish washing areas. Clean light shields above steam table and prep cooler in front prep area(stains,food spills, dust buildup, etc).replace missing wall tiles above 3-compartment sink in dish washing area and along north wall in men washroom. Walls must be smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shield above front 3-compartment sink. Seal loose light shield above exposed sink along south wall.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair leaking drainpipe under exposed sink along north wall. Install back flow device on utility sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding. Properly organize walk-in and reach-in coolers.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store ice scoop handle up to prevent bare hand contact. Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution.

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

Inspector’s note: Light bulb inside the walk-in-coolers must be shielded and replace burnt-out light bulbs in kitchen food prep areas,at hood areas also,provide missing light shields and end caps where noted to manager and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair water leak at drain beneath the kitchen 3 compartment sink and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed live fruit flies in food prep area north wall next to the 2 door cooler and at the rear back wall near the walk-in-cooler. Approximately 30 live fruit flies were observed on the walls, ceiling and equipment in these areas.also,found (5) small live roaches on wall behind the north wall of said 2 door cooler,rear exit screen doors must be pest proofed all across the bottom to prevent pest entry. Must clean and sanitize all affected areas, additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity,pest proof said door. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation from inspection report#1488209 dated:06/12/2014 . 35 damage ceiling tiles and build up of grease on ceiling vents . Must detail clean. 09/12/2014 must correct noted violation and maintain by 10/27/14. Serious violation 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace torn gaskets at the kitchen 2 door food prep cooler and replace/repair top lid of the chest freezer located at the south wall of kitchen and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: The following require a detail cleaning: interiors/exteriors of coolers,tops/bottoms of food prep tables,shelvings throughout the kitchen areas,fan covers/shelvings inside the walk-in-coolers,manual can opener and housing attached,cutting boards,hood/filters and sides of hot cooking equipments and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors are dirty throughout the kitchen and walk in cooler interiors; wash, rinse and sanitize the floors until they are clean from corner to corner and maintain dry.

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

Inspector’s note: The kitchen prep areas walls and ceilings are dirty, clean the walls and ceilings from top to bottom to remove excessive grease-build up and repair broken lower wall tiles near the dishwashing areas and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Light bulb inside the walk-in-coolers must be shielded and replace burnt-out light bulbs in kitchen food prep areas,at hood areas also,provide missing light shields and end caps where noted to manager and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair water leak at drain beneath the kitchen 3 compartment sink and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: No visible thermometers inside the walk-in-coolers. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Damage ceiling tiles and build up of grease on ceiling vents . Must detail clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Grease container has excessive harden grease on lid and surrounding. Area behind grease trap has excessive debris on ground, such as rotten wood ect. Operator shall detail clean affected area. Serious violation #7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Damage ceiling tiles and build up of grease on ceiling vents . Must detail clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Light shield has excessive grease and grime, prep area. Must detail clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to replace worn rubber gasket around 2 door cooler front prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean and sanitize all cutting boards.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove standing water from dish area.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to replace all water damaged ceiling tiles dish room, rear prep and front dining area.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to clean all light shields, replace missing light shield under rear stove.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to repair 3 comp. Sink nozzle leaking.

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

Inspector’s note: The kitchen walls and ceilings are dirty, clean the walls and ceilings from top to bottom and repaint with light colors as needed.

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

Inspector’s note: The rear walk in cooler has a missing light shield, replace the missing shield

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

Inspector’s note: Over 20 live smallflies were found in the dirty drains and wet area under the leaking north exposed hand sink. Over 30 live ants were found in the mop sink and attached baseboard area. A 1" hole in the corner of the southwest kitchen baseboard goes outside, pest proof the outer opening and remove all evidence of pest activity.

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

Inspector’s note: The bar three compartment sink has a mold coated caulked seam inside of the east compartment. Have the stainless steel sink welded with stainless steel and ground smooth, replaced or removed. Sink tagged held for inspection.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors are dirty throughout the kitchen and walk in cooler interiors; wash, rinse and sanitize the floors until they are clean from corner to corner.

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

Inspector’s note: The kitchen walls and ceilings are dirty, clean the walls and ceilings from top to bottom and repaint with light colors as needed.

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

Inspector’s note: The rear walk in cooler has a missing light shield, replace the missing shield and replace the missing end caps in the dishroom light bulb shields.

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. THE FRONT DOOR HAS A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND A ON INCH GAP BETWEEN THE DOORS. ALSO THE BACK SCREEN DOOR HAS A ONE INCH GAP AT THE TOP OF THE DOOR. DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING OR INSECT PROOFED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER HAS GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND AND WEEDS,HIGH GRASS,WOOD,OLD CUT DOWN TREES IN A PILE. THIS IS A SOURCE OF FOOD AND HARBORAGE FOR THE RODENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE GARBAGE,PILE OF TREES,WOOD AND CUT THE GRASS AND REMOVE THE WEEDS. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020

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. FOUND A REACHIN CHEST FREEZER WITH A BROKEN TOP HELD TOGETHER WITH PLASTIC BAGS UNABLE TO CLOSE IT PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A NEW TOP OR REPLACE THE UNIT.

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

Inspector’s note: Use dustless cleaning methods. REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES THICK WITH DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.

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

Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. THE DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN HAS LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CLUTTER AND CLEAN SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

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. WIPE SURFACE AREAS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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. KEEP FLOOR AS DRY AS POSSIBLE IN DISHWASHING AREA.

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. SOME CEILING TILE DAMAGED AND/OR STAINED FROM WATER; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN.

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. HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THREE COMP SINK IS LEAKING UPON USAGE; REPAIR.

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. WIPE SURFACE AREAS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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. KEEP FLOOR AS DRY AS POSSIBLE IN DISHWASHING AREA.

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. SOME CEILING TILE DAMAGED AND/OR STAINED FROM WATER; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN.

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. HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THREE COMP SINK IS LEAKING UPON USAGE; REPAIR.

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. FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4TH INCH GAP BENEATH SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOF SAME. SERIOUS 7-38-020. ALSO OBSERVED 1/8 INCH GAP AT CENTER OF FRONT DOORS MUST ALSO MAKE THESE TIGHT FITTING.

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 PAINT RUSTED RACKS, SHELVES, AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES INSIDE CHEST FREEZER, WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA, AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM, PLASTIC LINING FROM PREP SHELVES/RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIORS OF GREASE TRAPS. PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR ALL RIPPED SEAT COVERS IN DINING AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, MEAT SLICER BLADE, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, FAN GRID COVERS, WALLS AROUND PREP AREAS AND WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER, AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, WINDOW LEDGES AROUND CHEST FREEZER,INTERIOR OF CABINETS AT FRONT PREP AREA, CUTTING BOARDS, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES.

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. INSTREUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT PREP AREAS, REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, TOILET ROOM, WALL BASE AND SECTIONS AT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY AROUND WALL BASE THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BASEBOARD AT WALL AROUND WALK-IN COOLER AND BY HAND WASH SINK.

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 WATER DAMAGED, STAINED CEILING PANELS AT DINING, DISH WASHING, AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVERS AT PREP AREAS, REPAIR WALL BASE COVING AT PREP AREAS, SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT PIPING AND CONDUITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING SECTIONS AT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WORN WALL SECTIONS AT UTILITY SINK AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE PANEL AT WALL AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FINISH PAINTING ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT (YELLOW). SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVINGS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM.

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

Inspector’s note: 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 PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD WATER HANDLE AT UTILITY SINK. REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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 REMOVE LITTER, ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS/EQUIPMENT FROM OUTSIDE STORAGE SHED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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. FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4TH INCH GAP BENEATH SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOF SAME. SERIOUS 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND GREASE BUILD-UP ON TOP OF OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTICLE,FOOD DEBRIS,SPILLS, AND UNUSED ITEMS AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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 PAINT RUSTED RACKS, SHELVES, AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES INSIDE CHEST FREEZER, WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA, AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM, PLASTIC LINING FROM PREP SHELVES/RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES.

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 DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, MEAT SLICER BLADE, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, FAN GRID COVERS, WALLS AROUND PREP AREAS AND WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER, AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, WINDOW LEDGES AROUND CHEST FREEZER,INTERIOR OF CABINETS AT FRONT PREP AREA, CUTTING BOARDS, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES.

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. INSTREUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT PREP AREAS, REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, TOILET ROOM, WALL BASE AND SECTIONS AT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY AROUND WALL BASE THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BASEBOARD AT WALL AROUND WALK-IN COOLER AND BY HAND WASH SINK.

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 WATER DAMAGED, STAINED CEILING PANELS AT DINING, DISH WASHING, AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVERS AT PREP AREAS, REPAIR WALL BASE COVING AT PREP AREAS, SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT PIPING AND CONDUITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING SECTIONS AT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WORN WALL SECTIONS AT UTILITY SINK AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE PANEL AT WALL AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. 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 LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS AT LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

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 PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD WATER HANDLE AT UTILITY SINK.

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 REMOVE LITTER, ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS/EQUIPMENT FROM OUTSIDE STORAGE SHED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.