Charminar Fine Dining & Grill
Last inspected: Jul 2, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Charminar Fine Dining & Grill 22 times, with records going back to 2012. The most recent report on file is from Jul 2, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 10 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Charminar Fine Dining & Grill is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 2, 2025
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON REAR OF 1-DOOR STAND UP COOLER BEHIND STEAMTABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON SAID COOLER CONDENSER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Jan 16, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOOD (CHICKEN PIE) IS PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT, THROUGHOUT DRY FOOD STORAGE, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT,UNDER AND BEHIND GREASE TRAP AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, COOLERS, SINKS, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH DIRT , GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CETIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Oct 2, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-501.114 (A, B, C, D, E, F: 1 & 2) OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. SANITIZER WAS NOT USED TO SET UP THE SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE ALWAYS TO SET UP THE SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD THE EMPLOYEE SET UP THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE, AND SANITIZE USING THE CHEMICAL SANITIZER CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH, EASILY CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 22, 2023
Routine
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE LIVE COCKROACHES INSIDE THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVING ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THE APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR THE CHEMICAL SANITIZER THAT WILL BE USED FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT WILL ENSURE THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE IS MADE AWARE BY THEIR EMPLOYEES INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD BY THE LAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 08/26/2022 INSPECTION, REPORT #2562846 NOT CORRECTED: #37-OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS ON SHELVING UNIT IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING.. #39-OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN A WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. #47-OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #49-OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES).#55-OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT, THROUGHOUT DRY FOOD STORAGE, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND BEHIND GREASE TRAP AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, COOLERS, SINKS, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITZE, AND MAINTAIN.#57-OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN POLICY AND PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WRITTEN POLICY AND PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR HANDLING VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AND THE NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR MEASURING THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD FOODS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR MEASURING HOT AND COLD FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH, EASILY CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 26, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE COMPARTMENT PREPARATION SINK IN USE WITH MISING DRAIN PIPE AND LEAKING WATER ONTO FLOOR IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. ONE COMPARTMENT PREPARATION SINK TAGGED ?HELD FOR INSPECTION? AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN REAR PREPARATION AREA NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INFORMING EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS ON SHELVING UNIT IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP TABLES IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA WITH A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT, THROUGHOUT DRY FOOD STORAGE, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT,UNDER AND BEHIND GREASE TRAP AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, COOLERS, SINKS, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH DIRT , GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.ALSO OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS THROUGOUT THE ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTBULBS UNDERNEATH HOODED VENT WITH NO PROTECTIVE SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELDS FOR LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Feb 1, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED RICE AND COOKED BEEF STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT ANY DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ANY READY TO EAT OR TCS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN STORED FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY DATE LABELED WITH THE CONSUME BY OR EXPIRATION DATE HELD NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. THE DAY OF PREPARATION WILL COUNT AS DAY 1. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL FOOD. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS AT A COST OF $125.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA. MUST STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER AND IN BATHROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN CRACK BETWEEN WALL AND HAND WASHING SINK IN BATHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND SEAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS IN BATHROOM. ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 22, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. AND NO CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2222332 DATED 9/13/18. #57, 2-102.13 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. #58, PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD WITH FOOD GRADE STORAG BAG.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: UNISEX WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE MUST BE PROVIDED WITH LID OR COVER FOR FEMININE ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING IN BOTH WASHROOMS IN THE BASEMENT DAMAGED, NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR TILES BROKEN /CRACKED UNERNEATH THE PREP COOLER IN COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR, MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Sep 13, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT ON SITE FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 (A-B)(E-G) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR BEARD RESTRAINTS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14(B) WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: : 4-601.11(B) ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING MICROWAVES, EXTERIOR OF THE UNUSED ICE MACHINE, FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT, THROUGHOUT DRY FOOD STORAGE, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT,UNDER AND BEHIND GREASE TRAP AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, COOLERS, SINKS, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH DIRT , GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.---GLASS PARTITION ON COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE.MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. WALL IN 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: : 6-305.11(B) EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IE:HAND BAGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.: 6-202.11 MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND KITCHEN PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: : PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: : 8-201.13 ESTABLISHMENT PREPARES HOMEMADE YOGURT ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN APPROVAL FROM IDPH BEFORE CONTINUING TO MAKE YOGURT. ALL YOGURT DISCARDED.
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Sep 6, 2018
Reinspection
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT ON SITE FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 (A-B)(E-G) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED A LIVE RAT IN A PILE OF FURNITURE IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT WHERE RATS COULD LIVE/HIDE ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ALL OTHERS. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL CO. PROVIDE TRAPS OR GLUE BOARDS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND ELIMINATE ALL LIVE RAT ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A)
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: 8-201.13 ESTABLISHMENT PREPARES HOMEMADE YOGURT ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN APPROVAL FROM IDPH BEFORE CONTINUING TO MAKE YOGURT. ALL YOGURT DISCARDED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR BEARD RESTRAINTS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14(B) WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING MICROWAVES, EXTERIOR OF THE UNUSED ICE MACHINE, FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.11 FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT, THROUGHOUT DRY FOOD STORAGE, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT,UNDER AND BEHIND GREASE TRAP AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, COOLERS, SINKS, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH DIRT , GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.---GLASS PARTITION ON COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE.MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. WALL IN 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-305.11(B) EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IE:HAND BAGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.: 6-202.11 MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND KITCHEN PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 28, 2018
Routine
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-702.11 NO CHLORINE SANITIZER ON PREMISES WHILE POTS, PANS WERE BEING WASHED, NOT SANITIZED BEFORE USE. EMPLOYEE SENT TO STORE TO PURCHASE CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A)OBSERVED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES. CHICKEN STUFFED PASTRIES AT 47.1F, COOKED RICE AT 48.4F, COOKED VEGETABLES AT 45.3F. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS AT $50.00 DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11. OBSERVED TWO COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE COOLER AT 77F WITH CUT RAW VEGETABLES. WALK-IN COOLER RANGING BETWEEN 49.3F TO 52F. WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED RICE AT 48.4F. REPAIRMAN ON SITE DURING INSPECTION COMPLETION.WALK-IN COOLER REPAIRED. COOKS LINE COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST NOT USE UNTIL MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.14 NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT PURCHASED AND PROVIDED ON THE CONTINUED INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT ON SITE FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(A) TWO CUTTING BOARDS USED ON TWO FOOD PREP SURFACES IN EXTREMELY POOR CONDITION WITH BLACKENED DEEP CUTS, GROOVES AND CHIPPING PLASTIC . INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 (A-B)(E-G) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED 20 RAT DROPPINGS AND DEAD RAT THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.MANAGEMENT REMOVED DURING THE CONTINUED INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: 8-201.13 ESTABLISHMENT PREPARES HOMEMADE YOGURT ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN APPROVAL FROM IDPH BEFORE CONTINUING TO MAKE YOGURT. ALL YOURT DISCARDED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.14 ALL FOODS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR BEARD RESTRAINTS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14(B) WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B)(B)ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING MICROWAVES, EXTERIOR OF THE UNUSED ICE MACHINE, FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT, THROUGHOUT DRY FOOD STORAGE, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT,UNDER AND BEHIND GREASE TRAP AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, COOLERS, SINKS, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH DIRT , GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.---GLASS PARTITION ON COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE.MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. WALL IN 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-305.11(B) EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IE:HAND BAGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND KITCHEN PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 30, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2102358 DATED 10/23/2017 NOT CORRECTED:-#30)NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY AND/OR USED BY DATE.#32) NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.#33) NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP AT DOOR OF FREEZER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN....MUST ALSO CLEAN INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.#35) NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPAINT AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED NO BARRIER BETWEEN THE PREP AREA AND THE DINNING AREA, THUS ALLOWING CUSTOMERS INTO THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DOOR OR CHAIN TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING THE PREP AREA. #38) NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED DEEP CUTS AND DIRT ON CUTTING BOARD AT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SMOOTH SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.....MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, SLICERS, BLENDERS ETC)
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Oct 23, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVICE PREP TABLE TEMPERATURE AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 76.4. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES IMPROPERLY WASHING AND RINSING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT WITHOUT SETTING IT UP FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE PER CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALWAYS BEFORE WASHING THE DISHES. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 1981508 DATED 1/13/2017 NOT CORRECTED:-#30)NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY AND/OR USED BY DATE.#32) NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.#33) NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP AT DOOR OF FREEZER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN....MUST ALSO CLEAN INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.#35) NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPAINT AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED NO BARRIER BETWEEN THE PREP AREA AND THE DINNING AREA, THUS ALLOWING CUSTOMERS INTO THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DOOR OR CHAIN TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING THE PREP AREA. #38) NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED DEEP CUTS AND DIRT ON CUTTING BOARD AT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SMOOTH SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.....MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, SLICERS, BLENDERS ETC)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS, INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGING ON SHELVING AT THE REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS
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Jan 13, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT THE HOT HOLDING LINE TO BE IMPROPER:-CHICKEN (ASSORTED)72.5F, 90.9F, 114.3F, CHICKEN PATTIES 68.7F/67.1, YOGURT 54.3F.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES WHILE WEARING GLOVES AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WOULD LEAVE TO THE FRONT SERVING AREA, TO THE WALK IN COOLER AND OPEN THE WALK IN COOLER DOORS WITH GLOVES ON, THEN BACK TO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE GLOVES AND WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES WHEN MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES IMPROPERLY WASHING AND RINSING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT WITHOUT SETTING IT UP FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE PER CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALWAYS BEFORE WASHING THE DISHES. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY AND/OR USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP AT DOOR OF FREEZER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN....MUST ALSO CLEAN INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPAINT AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED NO BARRIER BETWEEN THE PREP AREA AND THE DINNING AREA, THUS ALLOWING CUSTOMERS INTO THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DOOR OR CHAIN TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING THE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 11, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DESSERTS NOT LABELED IN THE COKE BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD REMOVED FROM ORGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER WITH SEVERE ICE ACCUMULATION WITHIN AND PREVENTING WALK IN FREEZER DOOR FROM CLOSING AND SEALING. FACILITY MUST DEFROST WALK IN FREEZER AND MAKE SURE DOOR TO WALK IN FREEZER CLOSES AND SEALS PROPERLY. MAINTAIN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: : FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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86
Feb 4, 2016
Complaint
14 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STEAM TABLE NOT WORKING PROPERLY (HOLDING TEMPURATURE) IN PREP AREA. WHILE HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD, UNIT TAGGED. DISCONTINUE USE UNTIL UNIT IS WORKING PROPERLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES. 10LBS OF CHICKEN, RANGING FROM 100.6F TO 109.5F ON THE STEAM TABLE, VALUED AT $70. ALSO 10 LBS OF COOKED RICE, 95F, VALUED AT $50, BEING STORED ON A STORAGE RACK IN THE PREP AREA. MANAGER VOLUNTARILLY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO, UNPROTECTED FOODS; WHITE SAUCE, FLOUR, ETC., STORED ON FLOOR NEXT TO GRILL AND STOVE, POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD PROPERLY WITH COVERS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CORNERS OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AFFECTED AREA AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT AVAILABLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING INSPETION WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. CERTIFICATE EXPIRED ON 2/3/2016. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DESSERTS NOT LABELED IN THE COKE BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD REMOVED FROM ORGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS WITH BLACK GROOVES IN THE PREP AREA, AND RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER , AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS, AND REPAIR RACKS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; STOVE GRILL, ICE MACHINE, STEAM TABLE, STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. HOLE IN FLOOR IN DRY STRORAGE ROOM, AND DIRTY FLOOR CORNERS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTE TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS THROUGHOUT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. WALL BASE DETACHED ON WALL NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR, WALL BASE MISSING IN DINNING ROOM NEXT TO FRONT DOOR. EXCESSIVE DIRT ON WALLS IN THE PREP AREA AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT. HOOD AND FILTER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, VENT IN TOILET ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHTS IN THE DINNING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED LINENS NOT BEING STORED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO PUT IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER AND UNDER PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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50
Aug 5, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE DOOR HANDLE AT THE WHITE SWINGING DOOR IN FRONT THE REAR STAINLEES STEEL EXIT DOOR. ALSO SAME SAID DOOR MUST ADJUST TO PROPERLY FIT DOOR FRAME. STAINLESS STEEL DOOR IS RODENT PROOFED AT THIS TIME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE/FROST BUILD UP IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CARPET COVERING STEPS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AREA TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRI.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED FLOOR TO BE UNEVEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING VENT COVER AT CEILING ABOVE THE END OF THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DECLUTTER BASEMENT AREA. MUST REMOVE OFF PREMISES BOTH NON-WORKING AND UNPLUGGED ICE BOX FREEZERS AND ONE UPRIGHT UNPLUGGED REFRIGERATOR.
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Oct 1, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MUST ALSO REMOVE WOODEN SHELVING BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND REPLACE WITH A FOOD GRADE MATERIAL FOR SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR FLOORS INSIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAKE THEM SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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90
Sep 26, 2013
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: STILL NOTED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY ON PREMISES AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON CEILING ABOVE KITCHEN PREP AREA, UNDERNEATH CASH REGISTER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT DISPLAY AREA, ON CEILING AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND ON DOOR FRAMES AT ENTRANCE TO THE DRY STORAGE. OVER 20 LIVE ROACHES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT WITH PEST CONTROL FOR MORE TREATMENT. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: STILL NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REORT #1214254 DATED 3/20/2012 NOT CORRECTED:- #32 REPLACE STAINED/PITTED CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER.GE ROOM.#37 MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE OF 1ST FLOOR/BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. #41 ADDITIONAL ITEMS IN BASEMENT NEED TO BE REMOVED AND ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL ABOVE VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS/FREEZERS NOT LABELED AND DATED. MUST LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS WITH DATE OF PREPARATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, ICE MAKER, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: LITTER AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN FIRST FLOOR DINING, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. BASEMENT FLOORS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS, INCLUDING IN BASEMENT, ESPECIALLY ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS, UNDER SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT. ICE ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR ANY LEAKS AND REMOVE ICE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED DUST ON CEILING AND ATTACHED FIXTURES. DUST ON VENTILATION FANS. UNFINISHED WOOD OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST FINISH TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBANT. HOLES IN BATHROOM WALLS MUST BE SEALED. CEILING IN BASEMENT UTENSIL STORAGE AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOLES AND CRUMBLING TILES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING.
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Sep 11, 2013
Routine
14 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF COOLERS (SERVICE COOLER 74.3F AND UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT 55.6F) TO BE IMPROPER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT HOT HOLDING UNIT AND INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 73F FOR COLD AND 75 TO 107F FOR HOT (SAMOSAS-FRIED BATTER WITH POTATOES 93.9F, FRIED BATTER WITH BEEF 75.7F, CHICKEN IN SAUCE 107.9F, MILK 73.1F.) MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCTS WORTH $58 AND 20LBS THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING HANDS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SOAP WHILE PREPARING FOOD (COOKING AND MAKING DOUGH). ALSO NOTED NO SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY LIVE ROACH INFESTATION AND FLYING INSECTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: NOTED OVER 100 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL INSIDE FRAMES HOLDING LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES, INSIDE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE AND ON ICE MACHINE LID, ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES THROUGH OUT, UNDER CHEST FREEZER AT THE FRONT DISPLAY AREA, UNDER REFRIGERATION UNITS BY SAME AND AT THE REAR FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED OVER 10 FLYING INSECTS AROUND THE UTILITY SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND OVER 10 FLYING INSECTS BY THE MICROWAVE AT THE FOOD PREP AREA. OPENINGS TO OUTSIDE AROUND VENT AT REAR DOOR. MUST INSTALL MESH SCREEN TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY. HOUSE KEEPING IS NON EXISTENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND ELIMINATE INSECTS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-020.
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Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: NOTED TOXIC CHEMICALS (WINDEX,RAID AND OVEN CLEANER) ON SHELVING WITH FOOD ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT, NEXT TO PRODUCTS BELOW FOOD PREP TABLE WITH DOUGH KNEADING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE TOXIC CHEMICAL AWAY FROM FOOD ITEMS AT A DESIGNATED DRY AREA AT BOTTOM SHELVING. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REORT #1214254 DATED 3/20/2012 NOT CORRECTED:- #32 REPLACE STAINED/PITTED CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER.PROVIDE 6" RAISED SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. #34 UNFINISHED FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST FINISH FLOOR TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE & NON ABSORBENT. #38 VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING, MUST REPAIR; NO BACKFLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE, MUST INSTALL. #37 MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE OF 1ST FLOOR/BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. #41 ADDITIONAL ITEMS IN BASEMENT NEED TO BE REMOVED AND ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL ABOVE VIOLATIONS. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS/FREEZERS NOT LABELED AND DATED. MUST LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS WITH DATE OF PREPARATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SOILED ALUMINUM FOIL LINING SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL FOIL. FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/BAGS FOR FOOD ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, ICE MAKER, COOKING EQUIPMENT. EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS ON SHELVES AND IN STORAGE STORED IN AN UNCLEAN STATE, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON ITEMS. SHELVES AND COUNTERS THROUGH-OUT NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: LITTER AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN FIRST FLOOR DINING, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. BASEMENT FLOORS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS, INCLUDING IN BASEMENT, ESPECIALLY ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS, UNDER SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT. ICE ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR ANY LEAKS AND REMOVE ICE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED DUST ON CEILING AND ATTACHED FIXTURES. DUST ON VENTILATION FANS. UNFINISHED WOOD OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST FINISH TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBANT. WASHROOM DOOR DIRTY. MUST CLEAN. HOLES IN BATHROOM WALLS MUST BE SEALED. CEILING IN BASEMENT UTENSIL STORAGE AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOLES AND CRUMBLING TILES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND DRY FOOD/UTENSIL STORAGE ROOM ARE NOT SHIELDED. MUST INSTALL LIGHTSHIELDS OR SHATTER RESISTANT BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: STRONG SEWER GAS ODOR IN AREA OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST FIND SOURCE AND ELIMINATE ODOR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE INSIDE ICE MAKER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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Mar 20, 2012
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED/PITTED CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER.PROVIDE 6" RAISED SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: UNFINISHED FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST FINISH FLOOR TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE & NON ABSORBENT
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE OF 1ST FLOOR /BASEMENT TOILET ROOM
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING,MUST REPAIR; NO BACKFLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE,MUST INSTALL
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKS UNDER MOP SINK AND WASHBOWL PIPE IN BASEMENT MUST BE REPAIRED
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL ITEMS IN BASEMENT NEED TO BE REMOVED AND ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR
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Mar 19, 2012
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: RAT DROPPINGS OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT OVER 20 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND ADDITIONAL SERVICE BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY. NO CITATION ISSUED, PREMISES NOT OPERATING YET.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: ABATED.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: SILICON CAULK AND PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND DRAINS INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE FROM SINK AND SEAL WITH FOOD GRADE MATERIALS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED /PITTED CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER. PROVIDE 6" RAISED SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: UNFINISHED FLOOR INSIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST FINISH FLOOR TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE OF 1ST FLOOR/BASEMENT TOILET ROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKS UNDER MOP SINK AND WASHBOWL PIPE IN BASEMENT. MUST BE REPAIRED. NO BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL. VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL ITEMS IN BASEMENT NEED TO BE REMOVED OR ELEVATED 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Mar 16, 2012
License
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW FOR COOLERS. OF OR BELOW FOR FREEZER.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: RAT DROPPINGS OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT OVER 10 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, OWNER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. BASEMENT IS NOW FREE FROM RAT DROPPINGS. NO CITATION ISSUED, ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT OPERATING AT THIS TIME.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION. OWNER/MANAGER HAS THE STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTIFICATE ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT OPERATING AT THIS TIME.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: REMOVE PLUMBER'S PUTTY AROUND THE SINK DRAIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE PREP TABLE. REPLACE CHOPPING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A COVING 4" BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE MAKER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE. MUST CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA. SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP BOX.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE WASHROOM IST FLOOR/BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IST FLOOR AND WASHBOWL SINK PIPE IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR. INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE BEHIND THE ICE MAKER WATER LINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE IN THE BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Charminar Fine Dining & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Charminar Fine Dining & Grill on file is from Jul 2, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Charminar Fine Dining & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Charminar Fine Dining & Grill.
Has Charminar Fine Dining & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Charminar Fine Dining & Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Charminar Fine Dining & Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Charminar Fine Dining & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Charminar Fine Dining & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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