Great Buffet

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of live insect activity and evidence of rodent activity on site. Observed about 3 live cockroaches under the ice machine in the rear food prep area and observed about 5 rodent droppings under the low temperature dish machine about 5 rodent droppings in the rear dry storage area on the ground, and about 2 rodent droppings on the prep cooler unit top drawers. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 observed a container (being used as a scoop) inside of the container or chicken. Instructed not to store utensils directly in food and always store utensils properly. Observed a food strainer being used as a floor drain strainer under the 2 compartment sink. Instructed to remove.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.15 observed the outside garbage dumpster missing a lid. Instructed to replace the lid or replace the outside garbage dumpster. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(b).

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 #2603143 dated 9/19/24; 37 - 3-302.12 observed spices out of the original packaging in containers without labels containing the product names. Instructed to provide. 49 - 4-601.11(c) observed excessive grease and food debris between and inside the refrigeration units, fryers and wok station. Observed rust on the shelves in a 2 door refrigeration unit. Instructed to clean, sanitize and remove rust. 55 - 6-501.12 observed floors throughout with accumulated dirt, food, and grease debris. Instructed to clean. Instructed to correct 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 spices out of the original packaging in containers without labels containing the product names. Instructed to provide.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed excessive grease and food debris in between and inside of the refrigeration units, fryers and wok station. Observed rust on the shelves in a 2 door refrigeration unit. Instructed to clean, sanitize and remove rust.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed floors throughout with accumulated dirt food and grease debris. Instructed to clean.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 observed inadequate lighting by the wok station in the food prep area. Instructed to increase lighting intensity and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed spices out of the original packaging in containers without labels containing the product names. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.112 observed dead roaches on the floors and inside of a cold holding unit in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize all.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 20 rodent droppings scattered in various areas of the food prep area, observed one live cockroach on the wall of the rear dry storage area. Instructed to eliminate rodent and insect activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed excessive grease and food debris in between and inside of the refrigeration units, fryers and wok station. Observed rust on the shelves in a 2 door refrigeration unit. Instructed to clean, sanitize and remove rust.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed floors throughout with accumulated dirt food and grease debris. Instructed to clean.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 observed inadequate lighting by the wok station in the food prep area. Instructed to increase lighting intensity and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-201.11 found tagged reach in cooler door knob located directly in front of wok station broken. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-201.11 found tagged reach in cooler door knob located directly in front of wok station broken. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 60-80 mouse droppings in the following areas: under self service pepsi machine and cake self-service station. Instructed manager to remove, clean, sanitize, and maintain said areas. Recommended contacting pest control. Priority foundation, 7-38-020(a), citation issued

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed shelves in pepsi cooler in the rear prep area encrusted with food debris. Also noted was an excessive amount of accumulated grease on all fryers. Also noted encrusted food debris on the doors of all coolers. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize, and maintain said areas.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found handwashing sink profusely leaking from drain pipe. Observed drain pipe disconnected from the basin. Handwashing is located in the rear food prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. The manager advised to use another handwashing nearby that is compliant at the inspection.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

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

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed excessive accumulated grease debris on the vents above the cooking equipment, in between and inside of the fryers. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

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

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity. Observed about 40 rodent droppings in the rear dry storage area under and in between dry storage shelves and around the hot water heater, observed about 30 rodent droppings on a unit that is located under the hand washing sink that is directly next to the 2 comp sink in the food prep area and about 30 rodent droppings behind refrigeration units in the front food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed excessive accumulated grease debris on the vents above the cooking equipment, in between and inside of the fryers. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

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

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 observed a wall in poor repair in the rear dry storage area. Instructed to repair and make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed dry storage containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to provide labels for all foods out of the original packaging.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

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

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed dry storage containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to provide labels for all foods out of the original packaging.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed one live roach in the dry storage area, and about 75 rodent droppings in the rear dry storage area and about 80 rodent droppings located under the low temperature dish machine and about 20 rodent droppings scattered at the bottom shelves of various prep tables. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas, contact pest control for a service, and eliminate all insect and rodent activty. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

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

Inspector’s note: 4-904.11 observed plates not inverted by the buffet serving stations. Instructed to invert all tableware to prevent from possible contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed excessive accumulated grease and food debris in the interior of the fryers, in between all cooking equipment, around the wok station, in the interior of all refrigeration units and around all refrigeration unit gaskets. Instructed to clean and sanitize all.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

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

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed excessive accumulated grease debris on the vents located above the cooking equipment. Observed dead insect by the hand washing sink in the women's toilet room. Instructed to clean all.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all prep table, counter tops, storage shelving, exterior and interior of all cooler and freezer, exterior of all dry storage container, and inside the bottom storage cadinets of all food display.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the all cooking equipment with excessive amout of grease and debris build up. Must detail clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors through out need detail clean and sanitizing to remove spill, debris, and grease.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the walls, ceiling tiles, light shields and piping through out the food prep area to remove grease and debris.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a few water stained ceiling tiles in the dinig area. Must replace and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the hood and filters above the cooking equipment to remove grease build up.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 30 roaches on the bottom of the dish washing machine rim and 3 roaches under the sneeze guard in the self serve area and 10 roaches in the ceiling in the front unused prep kitchen. Instructed pic to remove and detail clean all affected areas and call pest control for service. Last service date was 8-24-21. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-020(a).

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the all cooking equipment with excessive amout of grease and debris build up. Must detail clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all prep table, counter tops, storage shelving, exterior and interior of all cooler and freezer, exterior of all dry storage container, and inside the bottom storage cadinets of all food display.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors through out need detail clean and sanitizing to remove spill, debris, and grease.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the walls, ceiling tiles, light shields and piping through out the food prep area to remove grease and debris.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the hood and filters above the cooking equipment to remove grease build up.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 observed no back flow prevention device on the utility/mop sink. Instructed to provide a back flow prevention device on the utility/mop sink and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed floors thru out the food prep area need to be re-grouted. Observed some cracks and cevices in the wall under the 2 compartment sink. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of live rodent activity. Observed about 30 rodent droppings located under the 3 compartment sink and under the 2 compartment sink. Instructed to clean and sanitize the affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed about a 1/4 inch gap at the bottom of the rear exit door. Instructed to make said door tight fitting.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.17 observed a block of wood under the faucet of the 2 compartment sink. Instructed to remove wood block.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated grease and food debris around the wok station and accumulated grease debris on the vents above the wok station and in the interior of the fryers. Instructed to clean all.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 observed no back flow prevention device on the utility/mop sink. Instructed to provide a back flow prevention device on the utility/mop sink and maintain.

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

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

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.15 observed accumulated garbage debris on the ground located around the outside grease dumpsters. Instructed to clean the ground around the outside grease dumpsters and maintain. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(b).

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed floors thru out the food prep area need to be re-grouted. Observed some cracks and cevices in the wall under the 2 compartment sink. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed the interior of the cabinets under the buffet tables not clean, instructed to clean and reseal the inside of the cabinet.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed the storage shelves in the walk in cooler not clean., instructed to clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed the floor under the fryers in rear cooking area not clean, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 OBSERVED 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN CABINETS UNDER HOT/COLD FOOD HOLDING TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/ SANITIZE AREA, HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed the interior of the cabinets under the buffet tables not clean, instructed to clean and reseal the inside of the cabinets.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed the storage shelves in the walk in cooler not clean, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 observed the rear one compartment sink in poor repair handles loose and sprayer not working, instructed to replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed the floor under the fryers in rear cooking area not clean, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food not protected from contamination during service. Observed bulk containers of ice cream stored in a freezer that is for customer self-service. Instructed manager to provide a proper sneeze guard for self-serve ice cream to prevent possible contamination. Manager removed self server ice cream freezer from area. Serious citation issued #7-38-005(a).

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

Inspector’s note: The following needs detail cleaning: the cooking equipment, grills, woks,oven,interior and exterior the reach in coolers, walk in cooler & freezer, steamer, all cabinets under food display/service table and travel carts. Also remove protective film on all the equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors need detail cleaning through out premises to remove grease, spills and debris. Also detail clean all floor drains to remove organic matter and prevent breeding site for pests.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the filters above the cooking equipment to remove grease and debris. Must clean all light shields in the food prep area to remove debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Found shelving units inside walk in cooler rusty. Must repair or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention devices at ice machine and soda machine waterlines. Must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Found 2 live roaches at dishwashing areas. Serious violation. 7-38-020. Must notify pest control operator, must clean and sanitize dishwashing areas, and must eliminate roaches.

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

Inspector’s note: Found shelving units inside walk in cooler rusty. Must repair or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at main kitchen. Must clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention devices at ice machine and soda machine waterlines. Must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food not protected from contamination during display and service. Observed containers of ice cream stored in a freezer that is for customer self-service and an ice cream scoop stored in a dipper well. Management instructed that hand scooped ice cream cannot be displayed for customer self-service. Management removed the ice cream freezer from the dessert area. Serious violation 7-38-005a.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the prep coolers, prep tables, stainless steel shelves above the 2 compartment and 3 compartment sinks.

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

Inspector’s note: Must maintain the prep area floor dry. Regrout the floor tiles in the rear food prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the metal covering the walk-in cooler ceiling chipping and flaking above open foods. Management instructed to repair the ceiling in the walk-in cooler.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide a visible thermometer inside of all coolers.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on top of the prep tables. Must store all wet wiping cloths in a container of sanitizer when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty shelves inside the prep cooler across from the wok station and inside of the walk in cooler. Instructed to remove rust or replace shelves and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed wok station with minor food and grease debris. Instructed to clean all and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak on the right faucet of the 3 compartment sink and a leak on the faucet of the 2 compartment sink. Observed a leak under the middle compartment of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair all and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed previous minor violation not corrected from report #1546418 dated 5/26/2015, 45-no food handler certificates available. Instructed manager to provide. Serious violation 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty shelves inside the prep cooler across from the wok station and inside of the walk in cooler. Instructed to remove rust or replace shelves and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed nozzles on drink fountain in need of cleaning to remove a slite pinkish substance. Observed ice machine panel with slite pinkish substance. Observed wok station with minor food and grease debris. Instructed to clean all and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed floor under wok station are in need of cleaning to remove food and dirt debris. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed a strainer used to catch food debris under the 2 compartment sink. Instructed to remove and provide a proper floor drain cover.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease debris on the vents located above the wok station. Observed dust accumulation on the vents located in the washrooms. Instructed to clean all and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak on the right faucet of the 3 compartment sink and a leak on the faucet of the 2 compartment sink. Observed a leak under the middle compartment of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair all and maintain.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: See violation #29

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 surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Remove pop crates and provide adequate shelving in walk-in cooler and freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all cooking equipment, sinks, prep tables, coolers, and freezers.

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

Inspector’s note: Grout loose floor tiles in all areas. Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shields in walk-in freezer. Provide light shields or shatterproof bulbs in buffet serving area.

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

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

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Provide thermometers in prep coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in walk-in cooler. Store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

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

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: No food handler certificates available. Instructed manager to provide.

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 20-30 mice droppings scattered on floor inside cabinets under dessert display in buffet area, 15-20 mice droppings on floor along walls inside closets in men and women washrooms. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020

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 surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Remove pop crates and provide adequate shelving in walk-in cooler and freezer. Secure interior panel of ice machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all cooking equipment, sinks, prep tables, coolers, and freezers.

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

Inspector’s note: Grout loose floor tiles in all areas. Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shields in walk-in freezer. Provide light shields or shatterproof bulbs in buffet serving area.

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

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

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Provide thermometers in prep coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in walk-in cooler. Store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

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

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: No food handler certificates available. Instructed manager to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Bulk dry storage containers not labeled. Instd to properly do so

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

Inspector’s note: Rusty surfaces noted on bottom shelves of prep tables. Instd to remove same so as to be a smooth, even, easily cleanable surface. Customer self service frozen dessert machine spigot not protected. Instd to protect properly

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

Inspector’s note: Wok station, fryers, prep tables, can opener, meat slicer, rice hot holding units, interior of all coolers in rear prep area including doors, rubber gaskets and all attached motor equipment need cleaning. Instd to clean and maintain same, free of excessive debris

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

Inspector’s note: Floor tiles and grout not maintained around dishmachine area causing standing water accumulation. Instd to repair cracked, missing floor tiles and replace worn grout lines. Floor under cooking line and along wallbase thru-out not clean. Clean same.

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

Inspector’s note: Food not protected during storage, observed uncovered tray of raw beef short ribs, stored inside container of uncovered ready to eat imitation crab. Instd mgr on proper storage of raw food and ready to eat food. All crab discarded and denatured at this time. Approx 20lbs $50 value. Citation issued 7-38-005a serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Roach activity noted on site. Live roaches (5 adult and nymph) crawling under cooler around motor hardware and water drip tray. Also numerous dead roaches noted in water drip tray for cooler and around beverage syrup lines. Instd to remove all roach activity, clean and sanitize all affected areas. Recommend to contact pest control for additional service. Citation issued 7-38-020 serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Bulk dry storage containers not labeled. Instd to properly do so.

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

Inspector’s note: Cardboard lining and rusty surfaces noted on bottom shelves of prep tables. Instd to remove same so as to be a smooth, even, easily cleanable surface. Customer self service frozen dessert machine spigot not protected. Instd to protect properly.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food equipment thru-out not clean, with excessive food debris accumulation which includes: legs, wheels, and all attached piping of cooking equipment, wok station, fryers, prep tables, storage shelves, all wire racks, can opener, dry storage containers, cabbage shredder, meat slicer, rice hot holding units, interior of all coolers in rear prep area including doors, rubber gaskets and all attached motor equipment and interior of buffet storage cabinets. Instd to clean and maintain same, free of excessive debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor tiles and grout not maintained around dishmachine area causing standing water accumulation. Instd to repair cracked, missing floor tiles and replace worn grout lines. Floor under cooking line and along wallbase thru-out not clean. Clean same.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls behind prep tables and all sinks not clean, food debris. Instd to clean same and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Stoppers missing for 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide proper stoppers.

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

Inspector’s note: Rear exit door not rodent proofed in center and left side corner leaving an opening in both areas of 1/4 an inch; must rodent proof door.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the following: ice dispensr chute at soda machines in dining area. Clean inside all cabinets under hot buffet lines. Clean interiors of all refrigeration units in kitchen. Clean all prep table tops and bottoms in kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean exterior surfaces of fryers in kitchen, clean bottom cabinets of fryers to remove grease and food particles, clean exterior surfaces around woks, clean hooded area above cooking equipment to remove grease noted.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors under cooking equipment,storage shelves and corner areas of kitchen. Clean and maintain all floor drains in kitchen where needed.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean walls around and behind all kitchen equipment through out kitchen. Clean wallbases and along pipes behind cooking equipment in kitchen to remove grease observed. Repair wallbases in kitchen where needed. Remove dust from ceiling vents in washrooms

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

Inspector’s note: The space between the two prep coolers is dirty, clean in detail. The base of the southwest hot food buffet has many dead roaches; clean, rinse and sanitize this area and continue to monitor area closely. The ice dispensing chutes of the soda dispensers are dirty; wash, rinse and sanitize in detail.

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

Inspector’s note: The interiors and doors of the lower kitchen coolers are dirty; wash , rinse and sanitize in detail.

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

Inspector’s note: The kitchen floors and baseboards are behind the hot line are dirty and damaged, repair and clean areas so they are smooth and sanitary.

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

Inspector’s note: One of the two womens hand sink hot water taps is broken, and the two compartment sink has a small leak, repair the plumbing.

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 30-35 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BACK FOOD STORE ROOM UNDRE THE SHELVES AND UNDER AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER. LOCATED BY THE BACK DOOR. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO CALL YOUR PEST CONTROL TECH TO COME HERE AND SERVICE THIS ESTABLISHMENT.

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. THE LARGE CONTAINERS HOLDING THE FLOUR, SALT, RICE AND SUGAR NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME.

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

Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, GRILL, HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

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. SEAL HOLES IN THE REAR AREA SO NO RODENT HARBORAGE.

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. CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.

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

Inspector’s note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. THE ICE MAKER AT THE INTERIOR SURFACES THICK WITH LIME AND MOLD BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WHOLE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION GIVEN 7-38-005(A), H000063629 10 COURT DATE FEB17 2011 9:00AM ROOM 112AT 400 WEST SUPERIOR CHICAGO.

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 OVER FORTY MICE DROPPINGS BY THE BUFFET LINE,BOTH STORAGE ROOMS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND IN BACK STORAGE AREA. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN. 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS HOLD SUGAR, FLOUR ECT.NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME.

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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,OVEN,ENTERIOR AND EXTERIOR THE REACH IN COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER,STEAMER,ALL CABINETS AND TRAVEL CARTS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAME. REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE FILM ON ALL THE 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. REPLACE THE BROKEN TILES AND GROUT LOCATED BY THE UTILITY/ MOP 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. CLEAN THE WALLS BY THE UTILITY /MOP SINK.

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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINES, INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. (ADDITIONAL CLEANING NEEDED TO FRYERS AND ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE).

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

Inspector’s note: Violation partially corrected. The following remains: replace water damaged ceiling tiles in private dining room, kitchen and washrooms where needed. Replace wall tile along wallbase in kitchen under dish machine.

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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINES, INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ALL PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING, CLEAN CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST IN DINING AREA, KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS, REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PRIVATE DINING ROOM, KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS. REPLACE WALL TILE ALONG WALLBASE IN KITCHEN UNDER DISHMACHINE AND AT TWO COMP SINK IN KITCHEN. CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE INSECTS AND DUST.

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. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING VIOLATIONS: LEAKING FROM ONE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT VALVE IN KITCHEN, ONE FAUCET AT THREE COMP SINK WRAPPED IN PLASTIC; REPAIR FAUCET OR REPLACE, PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF METAL DRAIN STOPPERS FOR SINKS FOR PROPER SET UP, SECOND EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN IS DRAINING SLOWLY; MUST CORRECT, REPLACE MISSING COLD WATER HANDLE AT UTILITY SINK, FAUCET ABOVE SOFT SERVE MACHINE NOT WORKING; MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT FAUCET.

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

Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED THIRTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BY BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, BY TWO COMP SINK ON FLOOR AND SHELF AND IN REAR ALONG WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR. CITATION #H000063682 ISSUED FOR IMPROPER PEST CONTROL PER CHICAGO MUNICIPAL CODE. COURT HEARING ON THURSDAY JAN. 13, 2011 AT 400 W SUPERIOR, ROOM 107 AT 9:00AM.

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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINES, INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.

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. CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE MOUSE DROPPINGS NOTED.

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. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ALL PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING, CLEAN CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST IN DINING AREA, KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS, REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PRIVATE DINING ROOM, KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS. REPLACE WALL TILE ALONG WALLBASE IN KITCHEN UNDER DISHMACHINE AND AT TWO COMP SINK IN KITCHEN. CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE INSECTS AND DUST.

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. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING VIOLATIONS: LEAKING FROM ONE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT VALVE IN KITCHEN, ONE FAUCET AT THREE COMP SINK WRAPPED IN PLASTIC; REPAIR FAUCET OR REPLACE, PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF METAL DRAIN STOPPERS FOR SINKS FOR PROPER SET UP, SECOND EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN IS DRAINING SLOWLY; MUST CORRECT, REPLACE MISSING COLD WATER HANDLE AT UTILITY SINK, FAUCET ABOVE SOFT SERVE MACHINE NOT WORKING; MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT FAUCET.