Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade 2

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 18, 2022 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the shelving in rear food prep area and in the front food service area with a build up of dust and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed serval missing, stained and damaged ceiling tiles in the rear food prep area and in the front food prep area. Instructed they must repair and maintain all.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the floors throughout facility with a build up of dirt and debris, the rear dish washing area under the three compartment sink and non cooking equipment, in the rear prep area under and around non cooking equipment along the walls and in the front food prep and service area under and around all cooking and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean all areas and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the hood ventilation system and filters with a build up of dust and grease. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible contamination of foods being prepared.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

2. Aug 26, 2020 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers to measure temperatures of units inside of equipment located in rear prep area. Instructed to 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: Observed no labels on bulk containers with seasonings, chicken/fish batter mix, etc. Instructed to provide common name labels on all items removed out of its original packaging

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored inside of grocery bags inside freezer. Must use food grade bags only

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling and missing tiles in front and rear prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain surfaces that are smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training certificates on site for all food employees. Instructed to meet requirement and maintain on site for review.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

3. Aug 18, 2020 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical7 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT REAR PREP HAND SINK OR AT WASHBOWL IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND-WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometers on site for testing the internal temperatures of food. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers to measure temperatures of units inside of equipment located in rear prep area. Instructed to 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: Observed no labels on bulk containers with seasonings, chicken/fish batter mix, etc. Instructed to provide common name labels on all items removed out of its original packaging.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 85 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND STAND UP REFRIGERATION UNIT, BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ALONG WINDOWSILL, AND INSIDE OF UNUSED TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT STORING MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS AS WELL AS REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED INSIDE UNUSED COOLING UNIT. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (a). CITATION ISSUED.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed large bulk containers containing flour and seasonings without lids stored throughout rear prep area not protected. Instructed to provide coverings when not in use to prevent miscellaneous sources of contamination.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored inside of grocery bags inside freezer. Must use food grade bags only

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling and missing tiles in front and rear prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain surfaces that are smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain.

     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: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site during time of inspection while preparing sliced tomatoes, chicken, fried fish, melted cheese and italian beef. Instructed to provide at least one city of chicago certified food manager on site while open and operating with valid original certificate posted for public view. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training certificates on site for all food employees. Instructed to meet requirement and maintain on site for review.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

4. Sep 7, 2018 Conditional

   Recent Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.14 (a)(a)- observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to comply and maintain. -priority foundation violation 7-38-012. No citation issued.

     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: 2-501.11 - observed no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. -priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-301.12 - observed no paper towel at handsinks located in the two prep areas. Instructed to have soap and paper towels at all hand washing sinks. Manager immediately had employees paper towels at each hand washing sink. -priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-602.11 (b) - observed packaged butter cookies missing allergen information on the labels. Instructed food manager that all packaged food must be labeled as required to include food allergens. -priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) - observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surround floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, 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: 6-201.11 - observed missing ceiling tiles above two prep areas. Food manager was informed that ceilings must be smooth and easily cleanable in all prep areas. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 :observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep coolers, prep tables, stove, deep fryer, food storage containers and all other cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 - observed missing light shield for light in the washroom. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 - observed dust buildup in the ceiling vent in the washroom. Instructed to clean and maintain at all times

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 - observed facility food service sanitation managers without required allergen training certification. Must obtain and maintain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Sep 4, 2018 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.14 (a)(a)- observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to comply and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a). No citation issued.

     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: 2-501.11 - observed no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-301.12 - observed no paper towel at handsinks located in the two prep areas. Instructed to have soap and paper towels at all hand washing sinks. Manager immediately had employees paper towels at each hand washing sink. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-602.11 (b) observed packaged butter cookies missing allergen information on the labels. Instructed food manager that all packaged food must be labeled as required to include food allergens. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surround floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, 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: 6-201.11 - observed missing ceiling tiles above two prep areas. Food manager was informed that ceilings must be smooth and easily cleanable in all prep areas. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 :observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep coolers, prep tables, stove, deep fryer, food storage containers and all other cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 - observed missing light shield for light in the washroom. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 - observed dust buildup in the ceiling vent in the washroom. Instructed to clean and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Aug 29, 2018 No Entry

   Complaint · No Entry

   No violations

7. Apr 10, 2017 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER

8. Mar 31, 2017 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical10 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate hand washing facilities for staff.observed no paper towels at hand sink in front prep area and no soap and towels,brush inside of sink and mop stored in front of same in rear prep area.soap and towels were provided,brush and mop removed during inspection.must provide and keep accessible at all times.(critical 7-38-030)

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food not protected during storage .observed sugar stored inside of a #10 bucket marked dish detergent.must store food in food grade storage containers only.product was discarded by manager.(serious 7-38-005a)

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpster area not maintained.observed trash and debri ,human feces on ground around dumpster.must remove trash and feces clean and maintain area.(serious 7-38-020)

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation from report #1967204 10/25/16 not corrected #35- replaced all heavily stained ceiling tiles throughout,clean dust and debri from light shields throughout.clean excessive grease build up from interior of hood and filters.must repair or replace and maintain.(serious 7-42-090)

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Must store plastic wear with handles in up right position

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Must remove cardboard from interior of 3- door prep cooler and lower shelves of prep tables.must repair or replace exposed insulation in rear chest freezer,worn door gaskets on 3- door reachoin freezer

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debri from fryer cabinets,all prep coolers,unused prep cooler,grill table,exterior of food storage containers,pipes of cooking equipment,microwave.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debri from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout prep areas.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing and damaged wall bases throughout prep areas,missing ceiling tiles.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky pipe under 3- comp sink.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

     Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometer for dessert cooler.

   • PaperworkMinor (pre-2018 form)

     No smoking regulations

     Inspector’s note: Observed a cigarette butts inside of a plastic cup with water used as a ash tray stored on drain board of 3- compartment sink.no smoking materials allowed in restaurants.must remove and maintain.(7-32-020)city of chicago clean air ordinance.

9. Oct 25, 2016 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Paint rusty interior and exterior of rear deep freezer.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Replace all heavily stained ceiling tiles throughout. Clean dust and debris from light shields throughout. Clean massive dirt build-up from doors throughout where present. Clean excessive grease build-up from interior of hood and filters.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: All persons handling open foods must wear hair restraints.

10. Oct 18, 2016 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical8 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Refrigerated prep cooler in front food prep area not maintaining adequate air temperature, air temperature recorded at 46.f in the bottom holding section and 46.8f in top holding section. Instructed to remove all food items found at improper temperatures and have unit serviced. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Gyro meat-47.9f, sour cream-51.3f, cut tomatoes-55.5f. All potentially hazardous foods must be properly stored/held at 40 degrees or below until prepared and served. Critical 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: Improper pest control noted on premises, 15 small flies observed resting on the walls and ceiling inside washroom, 5 observed flying around in the mop sink area, and 3 flying around in desk area in rear food prep/dish washing area. 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: Outside grease storage container not properly maintained, spilled grease found on the exterior of the receptacle. Must keep the exterior of the container clean. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted or provided at time of investigation while potentially hazardous foods were being prepared and/or served(chicken). Serious violation 7-38-012(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 on premises, must provide. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed not to use boxes as shelves inside coolers. Paint rusty shelf underneath prep table in rear food prep area. Remove excessive ice build-up from the interior of front deep freezer, and paint rusty interior and exterior of rear deep freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors throughout all rooms and areas along the bases of the walls, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment(dirt and debris present).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean dirt, stains, and greasy build-up from walls throughout all areas where present. Also repair all holes and openings in walls and paint areas that are no longer easily cleanable. Replace all heavily stained ceiling tiles throughout. Clean dust and debris from light shields throughout. Clean massive dirt build-up from doors throughout where present. Clean excessive grease build-up from interior of hood and filters.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All persons handling open foods mut wear hair restraints.

11. Aug 6, 2015 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

12. Jan 21, 2015 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Food handling employee without proof of food handler training. Must provide.

13. Jan 15, 2015 Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from report #1325219 on 9/25/14 not corrected: 32/01 - must repair and maintain broken lid on deep freezer in the rear prep area. 33/01 - must clean the interior and exterior of all reach in coolers and freezer to remove debris and/or splatter. 34/01 - floors need cleaning along the wall base and in corners behind all heavy equipment to remove debris, spills and/or grease. 35/01 - noted damaged and water stained ceiling tiles through out premise. Must replace and maintain. 37/01 - observed self closing device on the toilet room door in poor repair. Must repair and maintain. 40/01 - must provide and maintain working thermometers inside coolers. Serious violation 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove the cardboard lining the interior of the prep cooler and the bottom shelf of the prep table.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace the chest freezer used for frozen lemonade due to exposed insulation on the inside of the freezer door.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the prep tables in both prep areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair the broken and missing baseboard from the walls of the front prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Replace the broken ice scoop and store it in a clean container.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Food handling employee without proof of food handler training. Must provide.

14. Jan 13, 2015 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical7 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed the handwashing sink in the rear food prep area improperly maintained. The drain line of the handsink was not connected to the sink and was unavailable for use. Management instructed to repair and maintain the handwashing sink in working order. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from report #1325219 on 9/25/14 not corrected: 32/01 - must repair and maintain broken lid on deep freezer in the rear prep area. 33/01 - must clean the interior and exterior of all reach in coolers and freezer to remove debris and/or splatter. 34/01 - floors need cleaning along the wall base and in corners behind all heavy equipment to remove debris, spills and/or grease. 35/01 - noted damaged and water stained ceiling tiles through out premise. Must replace and maintain. 37/01 - observed self closing device on the toilet room door in poor repair. Must repair and maintain. 40/01 - must provide and maintain working thermometers inside coolers. Serious violation 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove the cardboard lining the interior of the prep cooler and the bottom shelf of the prep table.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the prep tables in both prep areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove cardboard from the floor of the prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair the broken and missing baseboard from the walls of the front prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the food handling employee preparing food without a hair restraint. Management instructed that all food handling employees must wear a hair restraint.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Food handling employee without proof of food handler training. Must provide.

15. Sep 25, 2014 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: Must repair and maintain broken lid on deep freezer in the rear prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior and exterior of all reach in coolers and freezer to remove debris and/or splatter. Also must clean and maintain the hood and filters above cooking equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning along the wall base and in corners behind all heavy equipment to remove debris, spills and/or grease.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted damaged and water stained ceiling tiles through out premise. Must replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observered self closing device on the toilet room door in poor repair. Must repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted a leaky pipe underneath the 3 comp sink and handles at the front exposed sink in poor repair. Must bring plumbing up to code. Also noted missing filters above cooking equipment. Must replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide and maintain working thermometers inside coolers.

16. Dec 13, 2013 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The ice machine is not clean and has black substance and lime buildup inside the unit. Machine is now tagged and do not use it. Serious citation given 7-38-005(a). Need to clean ans sanitize the unit. When ice machine has been cleaned fax a letter to cdph get unit reinspected fax#312 746-4240.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace the top on the reachin chest freezer locate in the front prep area the top is broken and in poor repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must defrost and clean the reachin chest freezer thick with ice buildup. Must clean the two hoods,filters and the pipes above, fryers and cabinets below has grease buildup on them.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors in the prep areas under and behind the heavy equipment has grease buildup.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must reattach ventilation fan cover to vent fan on ceiling in the toilet room. Seal around the ceiling vent cover in the prep area. Remove dust from vent covers throughout premises. Clean the walls behind the cooking equipment has grease buildup on them

17. May 6, 2013 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace the top on the reachin chest freezer locate in the front prep area the top is broken and in poor repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Defrost and clean all the reachin chest freezers thick with ice buildup. Clean the two hoods,filters and the pipes above, fryers and cabinets below has grease buildup on them.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Reattach ventilation fan cover to vent fan on ceiling of washroom. Remove dust from vent covers throughout premises. Clean the walls behind the cooking equipment has grease buildup on them.

18. Apr 29, 2013 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The ice machine is not clean and has black substance and lime buildup inside the unit. Machine is now tagged and do not use it. Serious citation given 7-38-005(a). Need to clean ans sanitize the unit. When ice machine has been cleaned fax a letter to cdph get unit inspected fax#312 746-4240.

    • 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: Found 25-30 fruit flys flying around by the ice machine and in the washroom by the dirty linen basket. Call your pest control tech to come here and service this establishment. Serious citation given. 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace the top on the reachin chest freezer locate in the front prep area the top is broken and in poor repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Defrost and clean all the reachin chest freezers thick with ice buildup. Clean the two hoods,filters and the pipes above, fryers and cabinets below has grease buildup on them.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floors in the prep areas under and behind the heavy equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Reattach ventilation fan cover to vent fan on ceiling of washroom. Remove dust from vent cover. Clean the walls behind the cooking equipment has grease buildup on them.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Provide thermometers to the reachin coolers.

19. Oct 22, 2012 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

20. Oct 15, 2012 Fail

    Short Form Complaint · Fail

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • 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 fifty(rodent)mouse droppings on floor by rear door and at bottom of freezer that sits by rear door; instructed to clean area and have pest control company service establishment prior to reinspection. Rear side exit door not completely rodent proofed at bottom; seal for a tighter fit and/or replace door sweep at bottom of same door.

    • PaperworkMinor (pre-2018 form)

      No smoking regulations

      Inspector’s note: Upon entering rear kitchen for inspection; i observed a cigarette butt on the floor. I also observed two in a container of oil by the rear door, two inside of utility sink, two under a refrigeration unit, one behind another refrigeration unit, two on top of catch basin on floor in front of three comp sink and an empty cigarette box on the floor by the rear door. Instructed to remove all butts and refrain from smoking inside of the establishment.

21. May 21, 2012 Pass

    License · 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: Reattach ventilation fan cover to vent fan on ceiling of washroom. Remove dust from vent cover.

22. May 17, 2012 Fail

    License · Fail

    No violations