Park Plaza

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 27, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food/dust build up on shelves throughout prep areas and dishwash areas. Must clean all shelves and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food and dirt build up on prep areas and dishwash areas floors under and around equipment and along corners/walls. Must clean floor throughout prep and dishwash areas and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: The following previous core violations from report #2602628 dated on 09/12/24 not corrected-#49 observed food debris on exterior of dishmachines. Must clean and maintain, #55 some ceiling tiles missing above prep and dairy dishwash area also floor drain cover missing at dairy dishwash area. Must provide a cover for floor drain and all ceiling tiles must be tight fitted, #55 observed black dirt build up on walls under and behind dishmachines. Must clean walls and maintain. Instructed manager all the above previous core violations must be corrected by date of reinspection. Priority foundation 7-42-090.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

2. Sep 12, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Metal ice scoop improperly stored on top of ice machine. Must provide a clean container for metal ice scoop.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on exterior of dishmachines. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Some ceiling tiles missing above prep and dairy dishwash area also floor drain cover missing at dairy dishwash area. Must provide a cover for floor drain and all ceiling tiles must be tight fitted.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed black dirt build up on walls under and behind dishmachines. Must clean walls and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Apr 19, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed all certified food managers must show proof of allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Apr 4, 2023 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed previous priority foundation violation from report dated 1/26/23 not corrected including violation # 10 observed additional handwashing sink is needed that is convenient and accessible to the red (meat side) dish room, adjacent cooking line and adjacent serving area. Priority violation 7-42-090

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of food handler training food handlers. All food handlers must show proof of food handler training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed all certified food managers must show proof training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Jan 26, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed additional handwashing sink is needed that is convenient and accessible to red(meat side) dish room, adjacent cooking line adjacent serving area. Priorty foundation 7-38-030 (c)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of food handler training food handlers. All food handlers must show proof of food handler training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed all certified food managers must show proof of allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Nov 26, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly. Must store inverted.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found exterior of dish machines not clean. Must clean and sanitize.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean behind and under heavy equipment. Must clean and maintain clean.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Found food sanitation manager with no allergen training. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Mar 4, 2020 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.11- walls by the dish machine not clean, with black color on the surfaces. Instructed to clean and re paint and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 4-202.18- ventilation hood above the dish machine with dust build-up. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13- three employees with expired food handler training certificate. Must obtain food handler training certificate.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

8. Feb 25, 2020 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Interior panel of the ice machine tube where the water is coming from with pinkish/black moldy like substance on the surfaces. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize. Ice are for human consumption. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Found improper temperature of crabmeat salad on the expo table at 58.0f. Instructed that all cold food must maintain a temperature of 41.0f or below. Manager discarded the said product worth $100.00 total 12lbs.cos. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Missing visible thermometer in some cooler and walk in cooler. Must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Dry bulk food containers must be properly labeled with common name.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Wiping cloth for wiping the prep tables, chopping board,coolers must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution in between uses.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Leak on the pipe unerneath the 3 compartment sink. Must repair to stop the leak.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Walls by the dish machine not clean, with black color on the surfaces. Instructed to clean and re paint and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Ventilation hood above the dish machine with dust build-up. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Three employees with expired food handler training certificate. Must obtain food handler training certificate.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

9. May 14, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy at premises. Priority foundation. No citation issued. 7-38-010. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no vomit and diarrhea clean up policy. Priority foundation. No citation issued.7-38-005. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Found ready to eat food held more than 24hours with no seven day consume by date. Priority foundation. No citation issued. 7-38-005. Must label properly.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention devices not found for ice machine, coffee machine, and juice machines. Must provide where they can be located and serviced.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at dishwashing rooms. Must clean and sanitize.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago sanitation manager on premises while handling potentially hazardous food. No city of chicago sanitation manager certificate posted. (handles chicken, beef,etc.)priority foundation. Citation issued. 7-38-012. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

10. Jul 11, 2018 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

11. Jun 27, 2018 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 5 gallon container of soup 178.0 f being stored outside rear exit door on wooden desk uncovered. Soup was voluntarily discarded during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-005 (a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 20 fruit flies in dish rooms. Must eliminate fruit fly activity and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed garbage area unclean with old dish racks, old salad spinner and food trays, desk and 5 gallon buckets. Dispose of all old equipment and clean area. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed mop sink room unclean. Clean mop sink and area around mop sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed floor drains under dish machines need to be cleaned and maintained. Floor around floor drains need to be kept clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed small leak under dish machine (dairy side).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed bags of clean linen stored on floor next to mop sink. Must protect all clean linen from and store on shelves away from mop sink.

12. Mar 31, 2017 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Need to label dry food containers(sugar,salt etc)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Non-commercial dish machine provide at dining room #603.instructed to provide a commercial unit or remove said unit.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty knives stored inside knife racks,instructed to clean,sanitize and maintain said knives.must store only clean knives at said racks. Meat slicer with some food particles instructed to clean and maintain.pipes under the prep/steam table with dust and grease instructed to clean and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove debris and water on floor in dish room area under the dish machine units.instructed to keep floor dry and clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Black slime substance around three compartment sinks(both dish rooms),instructed to remove replace,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No hot water provided at washbowl(by the door) inside the women's washroom.instructed to provide.another wash bowl is provided with hot/cold running water at said location. No ventilation provided at staff both washrooms(first floor)by the kitchen,instructed to provide ventilation. Observed thread faucet at three compartment sinks in both dish rooms.need to provide unthread faucet

13. Mar 27, 2017 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 critical8 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

      Inspector’s note: Poor hygienic practices.observed employee with gloved hands touching non-food surface and items from boxes,stored containers,and wiping work station, cutting board and knife with same gloved hands cut/diced ready to eat products: fresh tomatoes and fresh red peppers. Another employee returned to kitchen/prep area and without hand washing gloved hands and continue to slice fresh mushrooms. Information on hand washing and glove procedure given to manager on duty,which he corrected issue. Critical violation:7-38-010(a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: Both high temp dish machines not maintaining 180f.present hot water temperature of 147.9f and 147f taken with manager thermometer and the gauge of the both units shows temp of 146f. High temp dish machine must maintain temp of 180f.tagged units "held for inspection" do not use".instructed to use three compartment sinks in each dish room. Critical violation:7-38-030

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: Found both exposed hand sink in the kitchen with no paper towels provided at paper towel dispensers or by the said sinks. Paper towels provided by the manager upon my request. Must keep paper towels/hand drying device at said sink for proper hand washing. Critical violation:7-38-030

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Food(ice) not protected during storage,found ice machine with brownish slime substance by the interior edge of the panel were ice is made/released. We observed unknown particles with sugar inside the white container.also found uncovered food stored under the steam table with dust and grease dangling from pipes.instructed to clean,sanitize and maintain ice machine.must cover food at all time to minimize source of contamination. Serious violation:7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON PREMISES.THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT RED DISH ROOM WAS SET UP AND IN USE(QUATERNARY AMMONIUM WITH 100ppm INSTEAD OF 200ppm). MANAGER CORRECTED ISSUED AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK,PRESENTLY SANITIZER SOLUTION AT 200 PPM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED CHEMICAL TEST KIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Need to label dry food containers(sugar,salt etc)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed water bottles used to cool food products with red paint at exterior of the bottle. Bottles will be frozen and are used to immerse to food to cool food down.instructed to provide information on the red paint(use food grade only)or remove bottles. Non-commercial dish machine provide at dining room #603.instructed to provide a commercial unit or remove said unit.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty knives stored inside knife racks,instructed to clean,sanitize and maintain said knives.must store only clean knives at said racks. Meat slicer with some food particles instructed to clean and maintain.pipes under the prep/steam table with dust and grease instructed to clean and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove debris and water on floor in dish room area under the dish machine units.instructed to keep floor dry and clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Black slime substance around tree compartment sinks(both dish rooms),instructed to remove replace,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No hot water provided at washbowl(by the door) inside the women's washroom.instructed to provide.another wash bowl is provided with hot/cold running water at said location. No ventilation provided at staff both washrooms(first floor)by the kitchen,instructed to provide ventilation. Observed thread faucet at three compartment sinks in both dish rooms.need to provide unthread faucet

14. Jul 21, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged wall next to rear exit door in prep area. Also, there is a hole in the ceiling outside the men's room near the engineer's office. Instructed to repair all and maintain.

15. Jul 12, 2016 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    9 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed pink and black slime like substance on the interior panels of the ice machine located in the prep area, likely to contaminate the ice. Instructed to discard ice and discontinue use until machine is cleaned and sanitized. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 4 live roaches crawling on the walls and drain board in the meat dish room and diary dish room. Also, an excessive number of live small flies on walls in the following areas; meat and dairy dish rooms, dry storage room, mop room, and manager's office. Instructed to remove flies and roaches and clean the affected areas, contact pest control provider for service and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous minor violation not corrected from insp#1578960, dated 10/15/2015. Violation includes; #38; water line under the soup kettle in the kitchen is leaking instructed to repair. Water line still non compliant. Serious violation 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food out of original containers not labeled in food grade containers. Instructed to label and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rust on storage racks in the walk in meat and veggie coolers. Also, excessive ice accumulation on condenser in walk in freezer. Instructed to clean so surface is smooth and easily cleanable and remove ice accumulation and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following food and non food contact equipment with food debris or grease accumulation; walk in cooler, interior of the stackable warmers, and the interior of the plate warmer. Also, the contact surfaces around the beverage station is not clean and the screen on the rear exit screen door is broken. Instructed to clean, sanitize, repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors not clean in the following areas; prep areas (floor corners), walk in cooler, chemical room, dry storage, and under all heavy equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged wall next to rear exit door in prep area. Observed a hole in the lower wall under the 3-comp sink in the prep area. The wall around the 3-comp sink in the meat dish room is not clean. Also, their is a hole in the ceiling outside the men's room near the engineer's office. Instructed to repair all and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Observed hair restraints not being worn by staff while in the kitchen. Instructed to wear hair restraints at all times when in the kitchen and maintain.

16. Oct 26, 2015 Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No valid city sanitation certificate displayed on premises nor a certified food manager on premises while potentially hazardous food are presently handled:milk,eggs etc. Instructed to enroll to sanitation class. Serious violation:7-38-012(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: FLOOR UNDER THE SOUP KETTLE WITH GRIME,FOOD,AND DIRTY RAGS ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR ON ROOM #304a AND ON ROOM#306b ARE POROUS AND UNEVEN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR TILES,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON- ABSORBENT MATERIAL.EXCESS WATER UNDER THE SOUP KETTLE,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA DRY.FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH EXCESS MINERAL/BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER ITEM ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,ALSO ELEVATED STOCK 6"OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.A LOT OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL, GALLONS OF PAINTS,SHELVES AND OTHER MATERIAL ON FLOORS AT REAR STORAGE BEHIND THE SYNAGOGUE,MUST ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR ALL ITEMS NEEDED.SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE MENTIONED AREA

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light shield at dish rooms with dust build-up,instructed to clean and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Water line under the soup kettle in the kitchen is leaking instructed to repair

17. Oct 15, 2015 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found cooked potentially hazardous food stored inside the walk-in cooler at improper temperature:carrots and gefilte fish in broth stored inside a large deep container at temp of 46.5f to 50f.food was cooked sometime yesterday(10-14-15) per chef statement.walk-in cooler maintain air temp of 39.7f.cold food must maintain temp of 40f and below.food discarded and denatured.pounds 20,value 40. Critical violation:7-38-005(a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: Found both high temp dish machine not reaching final temperature of 180f. After several cycle the north dish machine final rinse was 99f,the south dish machine was 100f.final rinse of high temp dish machine must be 180f for proper sanitizing multi use utensils.tagged both dish machine "held for inspection", do not use .instructed to use both three compartment sink critical violation:7-38-030

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: No paper towels provided at exposed hand sinks in prep area.the west paper towel dispenser was stuck.upon our(supervisor and myself) request paper towels provided on both exposed hand sinks,and engineer able to repair west paper towel dispenser. Soap and paper towels must be provided at exposed hand sink at all time for proper hand washing. Critical violation:7-38-030

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Food not protected during storage: found frozen turkey legs inside a broken cardboard box stored on floor in front of shelves inside the walk-in freezer.not covered food had other boxes with food stacked on top .inside the turkey legs a piece of broken foam in it,also observed other unknown pieces mixed with turkey legs.found cooked meat balls uncovered stored on shelves inside the walk-in cooler,on top of the mentioned products a bowl(bottom of the bowl sticky liquid food) with food inside of it. Half loaf of sliced sandwiches bread on floor under the shelf of the walk-in cooler.we observed bulk dry food containers with food had a foam bowl to pick up food.food and non-food stored under the waste water pipe at rear dry storage by the kitchen.instructed to provide a food grade bags or food containers with lids to store foods.need to provide scoops or any other kind of utensils with handl

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No certified food manager on premises while potentially hazardous food:dairy products,chicken ,fish etc.) are prepared,handled and served nor a valid city sanitation certificate posted on site.a least one certified food manager must be on site when potentially hazardous food are prepared,handled and served. Serious violation:7-38-012(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: FLOOR UNDER THE SOUP KETTLE WITH GRIME,FOOD,AND DIRTY RAGS ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR ON ROOM #304a AND ON ROOM#306b ARE POROUS AND UNEVEN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR TILES,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON- ABSORBENT MATERIAL.EXCESS WATER UNDER THE SOUP KETTLE,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA DRY.FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH EXCESS MINERAL/BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER ITEM ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,ALSO ELEVATED STOCK 6"OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.A LOT OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL, GALLONS OF PAINTS,SHELVES AND OTHER MATERIAL ON FLOORS AT REAR STORAGE BEHIND THE SYNAGOGUE,MUST ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR ALL ITEMS NEEDED.SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE MENTIONED AREA

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light shield at dish rooms with dust build-up,instructed to clean and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Water line under the soup kettle in the kitchen is leaking instructed to repair

18. Jun 23, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found food items not properly dated in walk in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint(6th floor), shall be repaired/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, hot holding unit not clean, need cleaning(detailed). Kitchen storage cabinet drawers, door tracks, not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear kitchen storage shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in coolers under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors in storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in boiler room, storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Damaged/missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/replaced. Bathrooms had hole, damaged/stained ceilings, shall be repaired/sealed. Walls, door frame in kitchen, office area that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage. Excess debris and clutter in 2nd floor storage room, boiler room, shall be removed.

19. May 12, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found containers not stored properly. Must store inverted.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found mops and brooms not stored properly.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Found wash cloths not stored properly.

20. Aug 6, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired, replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of cabinet shelving, door tracks in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, dish machine areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas, boiler room storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen areas, dining areas shall be repaired/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light shields in kitchen prep area, rear storage areas, dining area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Employee bathroom in 6th floor dining area was missing self closing mechanism, must provide self closing mechanism to bathroom door.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in coolers, kitchen prep area, rear storage areas, and dining areas not clean, need detailed cleaning. Exhaust fan in 6th floor bathroom in state of disrepair(broken), shall be repaired/replaced.

21. Nov 23, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Caulking around the exposed hand sink in the east side, around the walls by the dishmachine, and by the 2 compartmnet sink,( worn out with black moldy like substance). Must re caulk and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean in detail and sanitize the wire rack shelvings in all walk in cooler and walk in freezer,(with food debris and starting to get rusty).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the floor along the wall base,under all cooking equipment,(with debris and grease accumulated);under the wire rack shelvings in all walk in coolers,(with food debris) and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls by the dairy dishmachine, behind the prep tables needs detail cleaning. Rail around the ceiling light shield rusted. Must remove rust and maintain.

22. Mar 17, 2011 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

23. May 19, 2010 Fail

    License · Fail

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. REPAIR DAMAGED PLUG ON LEFT SIDE OF 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SELF CLOSER ON BOTTOM LEFT DOOR OF 4 DOOR PREP UNIT NEXT TO OFFICE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. REPAIR MISALIGNED DOORS AND DOOR NEAR ELEVATOR. DETAIL CLEAN BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE FROM WALLS BY BOTH DISH MACHINES. REPAIR OR REMOVE BASEBOARD UNDER DISH MACHINE (LEFT REAR KITCHEN). SEAL ALL GAPS. REPLACE MILK CRATES USED IN WALK IN COOLERS AND STORAGE AREAS WITH PROPER SHELVING AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS NEXT TO DINING AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. REMOVE MATTRESS FROM SMALL DUMPSTER.