Khan BBQ Restaurant

2401-2405 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

American

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show 40 inspections at Khan BBQ Restaurant stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 17, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 31 times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Khan BBQ Restaurant on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2025

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: SOME FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Mar 10, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: FOUND PREP AREA STAND UP 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 51.0 F. FOUND COOKED RICE, COOKED VEGGIES, ETC. INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR SAID COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED TCS COOKED FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE STAND UP PREP AREA 2-DOOR COOLER: VARIOUS KIND OF COOKED VEGGIES: CHICK PEAS,BEANS, GREENS, RICE AND MEAT. TEMPERATURE FROM 50.0 F TO 51.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY EMPLOYEES. 20 LBS, VALUE AT $200.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 8 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL AT FRONT SERVICE STATION BY POSTED LICENSES AND 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON REAR STORAGE ROOM DESKTOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY AND MICE DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND DISH AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER. FOUND DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER, REAR DISH AREA, AND 1ST FLOOR WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL OF THE ABOVE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: SOME FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Aug 8, 2024

Reinspection

8 minor violations.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLE,REPLACE

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED USED WIPING CLOTHS ON TOP PREP TABLES .MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE

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

Inspector notes: SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

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

Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: DELIME AND CLEAN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISH MACHINE. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP TABLES, AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR HANDLES OF PREP COOLERS ALL SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES.REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS.EXCESS GREASE ON ONE BURN UNITS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: LEAKING DRAIN PIPES UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE.ALSO ONE PIPE DOESN"T DRAIN ON FLOOR DRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AT FLOOR DRAIN. REPAIR LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: CEMENT FLOOR BY THE MOP SINK WITH ROUGH SURFACE,NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.REPAIR ISSUE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE SURFACE

Jun 10, 2024

Complaint

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.

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Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM HANDLING DIRTY DISHES/GLASSES AND PUT THEM THROUGH THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND WITHOUT HAND WASHING HANDLED AND STORED CLEAN DISHES. MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE, PRIORITY VIOLATION :7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT DISH ROOM. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT SAID SINK, WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F.EMPLOYEE TURNED ON THE HOT WATER VALVE FROM UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: FOUND REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AT AIR TEMP OF 47.9F TO 50.2F. EVIDENCE OF COOLER IN USE, AND FRESH FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AND THROUGHOUT THE UNT. GLASS DOOR IS EXTREMELY DIRTY AND GREASE WITH FOOD. SOME FOOD STORED INSIDE FILTY FOOD BAGS. TAGGED "UNIT HELD FOR INSPECTION", "DO NOT USE" REPAIR ISSUE. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED. .

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO CANS OF USED "RAID" BRAND ANT & ROACH INSECTICIDE ON THE TOP SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN BY A SACK OF POTATOES, AND CLEAN UTENSILS. ONE CAN OF USED "RAID" ON THE SHELF AT THE FRONT PREP AREA UNDER THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER BY AN OPEN BAG OF DISPOSABLE DISHES, AT THE SAME AREA A BOTTLE OF USED WINDEX. A GLADE AIR FRESHENER STORED WITH DRY FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINERS.A CAN OF USED WD-40 STORED UNDER PREP TABLE WITH FOOD(RICE) AND CLEAN GLASSES. RAID CANS WERE LABELED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY MUST NOT BE USED FOR RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS. INSECTICIDE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: FEW EMPLOYEE DID NOT HAVE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ANYONE ENTERING IN THE KICHEN OR PREPARING FOOD MUST WEAR HAIR RESTAINANT,INCLUDED DISH ROOM

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED USED WIPING CLOTHS ON TOP PREP TABLES .MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE

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

Inspector notes: SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

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

Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: CEMENT FLOOR BY THE MOP SINK WITH ROUGH SURFACE,NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.REPAIR ISSUE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE SURFACE

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLE,REPLACE

Jan 18, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 9, 2024

Complaint

4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: FOUND TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AT AIR TEMP OF 48.9F TO 51F.TCS COOKED FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE UNIT:RICE,VEGGIE,MEATS ETC. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.TAGGED UNIT HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE" REPAIR ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED TCS COOKED FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: VARIOUS KIND OF COOKED VEGGIES: CHICK PEAS,BEANS, GREENS AND MEAT. TEMPERATURE FROM 44.5F TO 48.7F. MENTIONED FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE DIFFERENT COOLER UNITS. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY EMPLOYEES.POUND 200.VALUE 2.000. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector notes: FOUND 10 PLATES OF COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER AT TEMP OF 89F. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.TWO OTHER PLATES WITH COOKED RICE STORED ON PREP TABLE BY THE STOVE A TEMP OF 96F.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CONSOLITED WITH BELOW VIOLATION

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT DISH ROOM. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT SAID SINK,WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM HANDLING DIRTY DISHES/GLASSES AND PUT THEM THRU THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE (RINSED HIS HANDS WITH WATER SPRAY) AND WITHOUT PROPER HAND WASHING HANDLED AND STORED CLEAN DISHES.ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WASHED HIS HANDS AT PREP SINK. MUST WASH HANDS ONLY AT HANDWASHING SINK.MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION :7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED PREPARED AND COOKED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS(COOKED MEAT AND VEGGIE,ETC) . FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: FOOD MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME: SUGAR,FLOUR ETC.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR FOR SEATING.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE POTS ON PREMISES AT DISHROOM, WHICH ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE THE POTS OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN ALTERNATIVE CLEANING METHOD WHICH IS ACCEPTABLE TO CDPH.

Sep 9, 2022

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 1, 2022

Reinspection

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Previous priority foundation violation corrected

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 FROM 08/23/2022 INSPECTION, REPORT #2562631, NOT CORRECTED. STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF LIVE PEST ACTIVITY, SIGHTED LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY: 6 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE REFRIGERATOR, 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. 6 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALL BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK IN BASEMENT, 1 LIVE COCKROACH UNDER DISH MACHINE AND 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON UTENSIL STORAGE RACK IN DISH ROOM. 4 LIVE COCKROACHES IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM, 1 ABOVE BASEMENT UTILITY SINK AND 1 ON BASEMENT SHELVING. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. ADDITIONAL SERVICE BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: MULTIPLE FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME. MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS NAME.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: DEAD COCKROACHES ON CEILING IN WOMEN'S BASEMENT WASHROOM AND AROUND BASEMENT WATER HEATER. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS, CLEAN SURFACES.

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

Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY SHELF IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR EASY CLEANING AND SMOOTH SURFACE, MAINTAIN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FREEZER, AND REFRIGERATOR IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. COUNTERS IN FRONT PREP AREA HAVE ACCUMULATED RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL OF THE ABOVE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: FOUND MECHANICAL EXHAUST VENTILATION IN BASEMENT MEN'S WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 23, 2022

Reinspection

2 major violations. 12 minor violations.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: NO CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES POSTED. MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHENEVER TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE(S) MUST BE POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Previous priority foundation violation corrected

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 FROM 08/15/2022 INSPECTION, REPORT #2562346, NOT CORRECTED. STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF LIVE PEST ACTIVITY, SIGHTED LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY: 3 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND 2 ON SIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, 3 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALL BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK IN BASEMENT, 1 LIVE COCKROACH UNDER DISH MACHINE AND 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON UTENSIL STORAGE RACK IN DISH ROOM. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. ADDITIONAL SERVICE BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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

Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

Food separated and protected

Inspector notes: MULTIPLE UNCOVERED FOOD CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST COVER TO PROTECT FOODS.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: MULTIPLE FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME. MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS NAME.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER.

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

Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY SHELF IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR EASY CLEANING AND SMOOTH SURFACE, MAINTAIN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FOUND PEELING WALL IN 1ST FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM, BROKEN WALL BASEBOARD OUTSIDE OF STORAGE OFFICE, FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF REGROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL OF THE ABOVE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FOUND STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: FOUND MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BASEMENT MEN'S WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: FOUND MULTIPLE LIGHT BULBS AT VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA MISSING PROTECTIVE SHIELDING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Aug 15, 2022

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 19 minor violations.

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Proper cooling time and temperature

Inspector notes: FOUND COOKED CHICKEN PREPARED BETWEEN 12-1 PM COOLING IN REAR DISH AREA AFTER 3:30 PM AT 113.4F. ITEM VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DURING INSPECTION. COOLING COOKED TCS FOOD MUST BE COOLED FROM 135F TO 70F IN 2 HOURS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. COOKED GROUND BEEF AT 48.1F AND COOKED RICE 46.7F BOTH INSIDE OF COOLER, YOGURT SAUCE AT 69.7F AND SALAD AT 69.9F BOTH IN FRONT PREP AREA, COOKED CHICKEN AT 113.4F IN DISH AREA. MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCTS. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. (PRIORITY 7-38-005) SEE CITATION VIOLATION #20.

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: SIGHTED LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY. 2 LIVE COCKROACHES ON WALL AND FLOOR BY DISH-MACHINE. 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON WALL IN 1ST FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM. 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON DOOR TO BASEMENT DRY FOODS STORAGE ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL SERVICE BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS MISSING CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED INTERNAL THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE FOR EACH REFRIGERATION UNIT.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: MULTIPLE FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME. MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS NAME.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: NUMEROUS DEAD FLIES ON SHELVING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACES.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER.

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

Inspector notes: FOUND DISHES AND POTS/PANS IN DISH AREA NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT WHILE STORED.

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

Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: FOUND LIQUID SEEPING FROM PIPE IN WALL IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FOUND WET MOP STORED ON FLOOR NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HANG WET MOPS TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FOUND STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FOUND UNFINISHED WOOD USED AS A BASEBOARD IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR REPLACE TO ENSURE A SMOOTH SURFACE AND EASY CLEANABILITY. MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: FOUND MULTIPLE LIGHT BULBS AT VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA MISSING PROTECTIVE SHIELDING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: FOUND MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BASEMENT MEN'S WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY SHELF IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR EASY CLEANING AND SMOOTH SURFACE, MAINTAIN.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND POST.

Food separated and protected

Inspector notes: MULTIPLE UNCOVERED FOOD CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST COVER TO PROTECT FOODS.

Jun 24, 2021

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 18, 2021

Reinspection

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Previous priority foundation violation corrected

Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2510762 ON 6/3/21 NOT CORRECTED: #38 - STILL LIVE COCKROACHES. OBSERVED 6 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA AND 1 ON SIDE OF GARBAGE CONTAINER. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: DEAD COCKROACHES ON FLOOR IN REAR DISH-WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF DISH-MACHINE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK FROM CEILING AND AND STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT SUMP PUMP ROOM. MUST REPAIR LEAK AND REMOVE STANDING WATER.

Jun 14, 2021

Reinspection

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: 3-501.16 OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED MILK AT 47.5F, COOKED OKRA AT 46.4. COOKED RICE AT 45.3F, CHICKEN AT 47.1F, BEEF AT 46.9F, EGGS AT 47.6F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46F. THE WALK-IN COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MILK AND CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Previous priority foundation violation corrected

Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2510762 ON 6/3/21 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED 15 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Inspector notes: 8-304.11(A) PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 6/3/21 WAS NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT HAD A PASSING REPORT SUMMARY FROM 2020 POSTED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS MISSING FROM THE WALLS AROUND THE HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: 6-501.112 OBSERVED SEVERAL FLY STRIPS IN THE BASEMENT AREA LOADED WITH DEAD FLIES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR AND ON DISHMACHINE IN REAR UTENSIL WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN.

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

Inspector notes: 4-101.11 OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: 4-603.15 OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE POTS IN THE BASEMENT AREA WHICH ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE THE POTS OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN ALTERNATIVE CLEANING METHOD WHICH IS ACCEPTABLE TO CDPH.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, STOVE, GREASE TRAP, DEEP FRYER AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. REPLACE THE HEAVILY SOILED DISH TRAYS USED INSIDE OF THE DISH MACHINE. CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS, FLOOR AND BASEBOARD OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.11 SEAL THE OPENINGS ALONG THE BASEBOARDS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.

Jun 3, 2021

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED BEEF AT 44.1F, CHICKEN AT 44.6F, AND MILK AT 45.3F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL ITEMS LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE HOLD AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. OBSERVED 4 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, STOVE, GREASE TRAP, DEEP FRYER AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. REPLACE THE HEAVILY SOILED DISH TRAYS USED INSIDE OF THE DISH MACHINE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS, FLOOR AND BASEBOARD OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.

Nov 10, 2020

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLES IN LOWER PART OF WALL IN BASEMENT NEAR SOUTH SIDE EXTERIOR WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN AND DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN HALLWAY BETWEEN FRONT CASH REGISTER AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Nov 3, 2020

Routine

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLES IN LOWER PART OF WALL IN BASEMENT NEAR SOUTH SIDE EXTERIOR WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN AND DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN HALLWAY BETWEEN FRONT CASH REGISTER AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 9, 2019

Complaint

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.

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Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS CATFISH AT 47.4 DEGREE F, CHICK PEAS AT 46.8 DEGREE F, MILK AT 50.4 DEGREE F, AND MANGO SMOOTHIE AT 46.E DEGREE F. COOLERS TEMP AT 41.9 DEGREE F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL TCS FOODS INSIDE THE COOLER DURING STORAGE MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41.0 DEGREE F OR LOWER. ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER THE PROPER WAY OF COOLING HOT FOOD. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $300.00, TOTAL 200 LBS, 2.5 GALLON. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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

Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O)-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: 2-501.11- NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: 3-501.17- ALL READY TO EAT COOKED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED WITH EXPIRATION DATE, 7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: 3-302.12-MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: 3-304.14- OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH ALL OVER THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTH ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

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

Inspector notes: 4-202.16- FAN GUARD OF ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: 4-603.15-FOUND EXTRA LARGE POTS,PANS THAT DOES NOT FIT TO SUBMERGE ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH SMALLER ONES OR INSTALL A BIGGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT WILL FIT LARGE POTS AND PANS TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.11- DAMAGED WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-201.17- CEILING VENT COVER IN LADIES WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-201.15- MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR THE 2 FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: ALL LIGHT BULBS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE COOK LINE HAS NO PROTECTIVE SHIELDING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: TWO MORE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIVE.

Sep 3, 2019

Complaint

3 major violations. 14 minor violations.

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Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: 3-501.17- ALL READY TO EAT COOKED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED WITH EXPIRATION DATE, 7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O)-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: 2-501.11- NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: 3-302.12-MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: 3-304.14- OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH ALL OVER THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTH ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: 4-903.12- ALL CLEAN POTS AND PANS, TRAYS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.

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

Inspector notes: 4-202.16- FAN GUARD OF ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: 4-301.12- MISSING DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-204.12- BCKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE LOCATED,TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-201.11-FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER, THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREAS, COOK LINE, DISH WASHING AREAS, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.11-DAMAGED WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-201.15- MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR THE 2 FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-201.17-CEILING VENT COVER IN LADIES WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 6-202.11- BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD IN COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 4-202.18-FILTERS ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 2-102.13- ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Aug 2, 2019

Complaint

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 17 minor violations.

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Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED AND RAW TCS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. SUCH AS COOKED GOAT MEAT AT 48.3F, 8 LBS; COOKED CHICKEN AT 48.1F, 12 LBS; GROUND BEEF AT 49.0F, 15LBS; SPINACH AT 47.1F,10 LBS. LENTILS AT 47.5F,16 LBS; RICE PUDDING AT 49.0F ,20 LBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD COOKED AND RAW FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F DURING STORAGE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $1,200.00, 81 LBS TOTAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 53.0F, WITH TCS FODS INSIDE THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR LOWER ALL THE TIMES. TAGGED THE WALK ON COOLER INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL IT IS MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 41.OF OR LOWER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG. 8/6/19-WALK IN COOLER TEMPERATURE IS NOW MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F. TAG WAS REMOVED. WALK IN COOLER IS NOW READY TO USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: ALL READY TO EAT COOKED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED WITH EXPIRATION DATE, 7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOUR MALE EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND COOKING FOOD NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH ALL OVER THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTH ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN POTS AND PANS, TRAYS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.

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

Inspector notes: FAN GUARD OF ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: CHEST FREEZER IN THE FRONT AREA NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. INTERIOR PANEL UNDERNEATH THE LID IS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: INTERIOR TOP PORTION OF THE MICROWAVE WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: FOUND EXTRA LARGE POTS,PANS THAT DOES NOT FIT TO SUBMERGE ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH SMALLER ONES OR INSTALL A BIGGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT WILL FIT LARGE POTS AND PANS TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: MISSING DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: BCKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE LOCATED,TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: DAMAGED WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR THE 2 FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER IN LADIES WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER, THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREAS, COOK LINE, DISH WASHING AREAS, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: FILTERS ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD IN COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

May 1, 2018

Reinspection

5 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: BULK SPICES ON THE KITCHEN FOOD CART MUST BE LABELED.

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

Inspector notes: HOLE IN THE BASEBOARD WALL WHERE ROACHES WERE NOTED CRAWLING IN AND OUT OF MUST BE SEALED.

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

Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE DINING AREA BOX FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.

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

Inspector notes: INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR. MUST NOT USE UNUSED METAL SINK BASIN AS FLOOR DRAIN GUARD UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. DISH MACHINE WASTE WATER MUST PROPERLY DRAIN INTO FLOOR DRAIN WITHOUT OVERFLOW, SPILLAGE ONTO FLOOR WITH AN OPEN AIR GAP BETWEEN FLOOR DRAIN AND PIPING.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Apr 24, 2018

Complaint

12 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: RAW EGGS BEING STORED DIRECTLY OVER UNCOVERED PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF BEING STORED OVER PREPARED FOODS AND FRESH VEGETABLES SUCH AS CUCUMBERS, LEMONS AND COOKED CHIC PEAS. ALSO OBSERVED INSECTICIDE SPRAY AND CHEMICAL SPRAY CLEANER BEING STORED ON PREP SHELVING DIRECTLY NEXT TO POTATOES IN THE KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT REMOVED. ALSO RE-ARRANGED REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10 LIVE ROACHES ALONG THE BASEBOARDS BEHIND THE REAR KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND METAL PREP TABLE CRAWLING IN AND OUT OF A NOTED HOLE IN BASEBOARD WALL. RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR ROACHES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE ROACH ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #2135506 FROM 1-16-18 NOT CORRECTED. #31- EXPOSED TABLE WARES MUST BE PROTECTED, COVERED OR WRAPPED.#32- SHELVING IN THE FOLLOWING FOUND WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT: METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN. #34- FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: BEHIND ALL BOX FREEZERS AND DINING ROOM COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. #35- WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE HALLWAY TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOMS, THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REPLACE ALL. BLACKENED AND MOLDY CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.#40- MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

Inspector notes: BULK SPICES ON THE KITCHEN FOOD CART MUST BE LABELED.

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

Inspector notes: MISSING SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DISH EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MISSING SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MOP SINK.MUST REPLACE BOTH.

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

Inspector notes: METAL RACK DISH PAN CART IN THE DINING ROOM AND FOOD CART IN THE KITCHEN WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. DIRT FOOD BLENDERS IN THE KITCHEN DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BLACKENED, DIRTY DISH RACKS. MUST REPLACE.

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

Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH DIRT, DEBRIS, DEAD ROACHES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE.

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

Inspector notes: HOLE IN THE BASEBOARD WALL WHERE ROACHES WERE NOTED CRAWLING IN AND OUT OF MUST BE SEALED.

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

Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE DINING AREA BOX FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.

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

Inspector notes: LEAK AT THE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR. MUST NOT USE UNUSED METAL SINK BASIN AS FLOOR DRAIN GUARD UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. DISH MACHINE WASTE WATER MUST PROPERLY DRAIN INTO FLOOR DRAIN WITHOUT OVERFLOW, SPILLAGE ONTO FLOOR WITH AN OPEN AIR GAP BETWEEN FLOOR DRAIN AND PIPING.

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

Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Jan 16, 2018

Routine

11 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CHICKEN AND RICE BIRYANI FOUND IN A COVERED POT ON AN UNLIT STOVE TOP AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 132.1F TO 136.4F. COOKED CHICKEN ALSO IN A COVERED POT ON AN UNLIT STOVE TOP AT 113.7F. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS DISCARDED WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $100.00. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS AND ADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. RAW EGGS BEING STORED ON THE TOP SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER DIRECTLY OVER COOKED OKRA AND OTHER ASSORTED PREPARED FOODS. REVIEWED PROPER STORAGE OF RAW AND PREPARED FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM #2064275 ON 6-14-17 NOT CORRECTED. #43- NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED ON PREP TABLE THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE. MANAGEMENT PROVIDE SANITIZING CONTAINERS AT INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

Inspector notes: EXPOSED TABLE WARES MUST BE PROTECTED, COVERED OR WRAPPED.

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

Inspector notes: SHELVING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS FOUND WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT: METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN, METAL FLAT SHELVING UNDER PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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

Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT FOUND DIRTY: EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. EXTERIOR ALL GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN AND DISH ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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

Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: BEHIND ALL BOX FREEZERS AND DINING ROOM COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE, FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WITH DEAD ROACHES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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

Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE HALLWAY TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOMS, THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS AND HALLWAY. MUST REPLACE ALL. DAMAGED, PEELING WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. FOOD ENCRUSTED AND PEELING CAULKING AT THE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE DISH ROOM. BLACKENED AND MOLDY CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE ALL.

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

Inspector notes: COOKS LINE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK NOZZLE REPAIRED WITH ELECTRICAL TAPE. MUST REMOVE TAPE AND PROPERLY REPAIR.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER AND AN ACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE DINING ROOM "PEPSI" COOLER.

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

Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE DISH ROOM OR PREP AREAS.

Jun 14, 2017

Complaint

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH FINAL RINSE FOR THE CHLORINE SANITIZER READING 00PPM. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY FOR MAINTENANCE. INSTRUCTED TO SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NOT TO USE THE DISH WASHER UNTIL PROPERLY SANITIZING 50PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

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

Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE....NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN TIN CANS AND GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.

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

Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED ON PREP TABLE THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Feb 24, 2017

Complaint

7 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE USING BARE HANDS WITH NO GLOVES OR TONGS FROM THE SERVING BOWL TO SERVE SALAD (LETTUCE,CUCUMBER) TO CUSTOMERS AND NOT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES OR USE TONGS OR SERVING SPOONS TO PICK UP READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010

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

Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE AL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE DISH WASHING AREA.

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

Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING AND MISSING TILE AT THE FRONT BY THE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A STEM WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER FOR TEMPERATURE MONITORING.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED AT THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Aug 31, 2016

Reinspection

No violations found.

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Aug 18, 2016

Reinspection

11 minor violations.

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Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: ADDITIOANL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED AT LAST INSPECTION.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20LBS OF GROUND BEEF VALUED AT $25 AT 57.1F. LOCATED INSIDE OF SODA UNIT. GROUND BEEF WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DESTROYED.OBSERVED CHICKEN 43.9F ABOUT 15LBS VALUED AT $20. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005

Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

Inspector notes: UPON REINSPECTION OVER 100 COCKROACHES WERE FOUND ON DINING TABLE, FLOORS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, AND IN BASEMENT. COCKROACHES RANGED IN ALL LIFE FORMS FROM BABIES TO ADULTS.FOUND 20-30 UNDER PREP TABLE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN,STORAGE AREA 5-10 ROACHES ON SHELFS,5-10 IN GRILL AREA,FOUND LIVE ROACHES BETWEEN THE BASE BOARD IN THE MAIN KITCHEN,SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,2ND PREP AREA ROACHES 10-20 UNDER AND AROUND THE STOVES ON THE HOOD OF THE KITCHEN,DINNING AREA 5-10, FOUND MORE THAN 100 PLUS THRU OUT THE PREMISES.SERIOUS VIOLATION WAS UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION. MUST ELIMINATE ALL COCKROACH ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 NOTE:EXTERMINATOR ON SITE STATED HE HAS TO TRY TO ELIMATE AT NIGHT AND NEED TO RE CHECK

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DATES AND LABELS NEEDED ON ALL PREPARRED FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER. IN STORGE AREA,REACH COOLER,WALK IN COOLER ECT.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NEED TO BE STORED WITH FACING WITH HANDLES FACING OUT. ALL PLATES ON TABLES NEED TO BE STORED INVERTED.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROVES. REPLACE ALL WORN CUTTING BORDS AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED IN BASEMENT IN BETWEEN MOP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE ALL RUST FRON DRYING RACKS IN DISHWASHING AREA. MAINTAIN

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNCLEAN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION LIGHT SHEILDS AND SPRINKLER SYSTEM.OBSERVED VENTS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN ALL VENTS AND HOODS. DEGREASE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FAN COVERS IN REACH IN REFRIGERATORS IN MAIN KITHCEN WITH HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FREE STANDING BURNERS UNCELAN WITH STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH CONTAINING EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALL FREE STANDING BURNERS, STOVES AND OVENS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED RACKS IN WALK IN COOLERS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN WITH WATER ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN DRY CONDITION. OBSERVED DRYING RACKS IN DISHWASHING AREAS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT TOP OF BASEMENT STAIRS. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR UNCLEAN IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS NEAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND IN FRONT COOKING AREA BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR COOKING AREA UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. CLEAN INDETAIL ALL FLOORS. OBSERVED CARPET WITH SOFA UNCLEAN AND SOILED. CARPET MUST BE DEEP CLEANED OR REPLACED. CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS IN HALLWAY CONTAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK UNCLEAN. CLEAN/REPAINT WALLS. OBSERVED BASEBOARDS MISSING ACROSS FROM EXPOSED HAND SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CEILING TILE ABOVE SUMP PUMP MISSING INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOILED CEILING TILES IN REAR HALLWAY NEAR WASHROOMS. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.NOTED SEEPING IN THE STORAGE AREA NOTED WATER UNDER THE PREP TABLE.WALLS OPEN HOLE NEED TO BE SEALED UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING AREA 1ST AND 2ND KITHCEN.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT BURNT OUT IN FRONT COOKING AREA AND 1 LIGHT SHEILD MISSING. REPLACE LIGHTS AND INSTALL SHEILD.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON MOP SINK IN BASE MENT. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 11, 2016

Complaint

7 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: OBSERVED 1 ADULT AND 1 BABY COCKROACH CLIMBING UP EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED 5 COCKROACHES IN ALL LIFE FORMS IN BASEMENT AROUND SUMP PUMP. OBSERVED 5 FRUIT FLIES IN FAR NORTH SMALL HALLWAY OF BASEMENT. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAULKING AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR KITHCEN. REPAIR/REPLACE CAULKING.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNCLEAN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION LIGHT SHEILDS AND SPRINKLER SYSTEM. DEGREASE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FAN COVERS IN REACH IN REFRIGERATORS IN MAIN KITHCEN WITH HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND FRONT COOKING AREAS AND GRILLS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIN FOIL ON WALL OF WALK IN COOLER. REMOVE TIN FOIL AND REPAIR WALL TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MAINTAIN. OBSERVED VENTS OF WOMENS WASHROOM IN BASEMENT WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING OF SUMP PUP ROOM IN BASEMENT. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING TILES OF SUMP PUMP ROOM.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 LIGHT BULB BURNT OUT ABOVE FRONT COOKING AREA. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED. MUST HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS COMPLETE ONLINE CLASS.

Sep 30, 2015

Routine

7 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, kitchen storage shelving, prep tables that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink, exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area, kitchen areas, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed clean need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt storage areas, storage room closets not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Inspector notes: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen areas, dining areas, and bsmt storage area shall be replaced. Walls that had peeling paint in rear kitchen areas, storage areas, and ding room areas shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Inspector notes: Missing light shields in bsmt storage areas, shall be provided.

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

Inspector notes: 3 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

Jul 10, 2014

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID RUBBER GASKET WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NO-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. CURTAINS THAT SEPARATES EAST AND WEST DINING AREA ARE SOILED AND STAINED,INSTRUCTED TO WASH AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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

Inspector notes: : EXTREMELY SOILED CARPET ON BASEMENT STAIRCASE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRAY TAPE AROUND DRAIN PIPE TO STOP LEAKING PIPE, UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK,IN DISH ROOM.DRAIN PIPE IS LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE AND PROPERLY REPAIR SAID PIPE. EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA,SLOWLY DRAINING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Jun 30, 2014

Complaint

7 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: COCA COLA REFRIGERATOR MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 51,2F TO 53F.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:MILK CREAM YOGURT ETC. TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OD 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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

Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:YOGURT,MILK CREAM AND CHEESE AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 54.6F,PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE COCA COLA UNIT.FOUND COOKED AND RAW PRODUCTS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED RICE WITH CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 48F TO 49.2F; COOKED CHICK PEAS AT TEMP OF 46,4F TO 50F; COOKED BEEF MIXED WITH YOGURT AT TEMP OF 45.9F TO 46.8F;COOKED CURRY CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 47.1F,COOKED OKRA AT TEMP OF 45.6F.RAW CHICKEN IN SKEWS AT TEMP OF 52.6F TO 554F.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND250,VALUE$ 1.000. ALL PRODUCTS STORED INSIDE DIFFERENT COOLERS HAD A LABEL OF" 6-29". COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.WALK-IN COOLER PRESENTLY MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 41.5F CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

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

Inspector notes: TWENTY OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,BOTTOM PART AND FIFTEEN OR DROPPINGS INSIDE ONE BURNER UNIT IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

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

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

Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: EXTREMELY SOILED CARPET ON BASEMENT STAIRCASE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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

Oct 15, 2013

Reinspection

No violations found.

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Oct 7, 2013

Routine

4 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: OBSERVED OVER 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT BIKE STORAGE ROOM AND 2 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER (BEHIND FRONT COUNTER). MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND ROACHES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION ALSO MUST SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS (WALLS, EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER, ETC.). ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

Inspector notes: 1ST FLOOR WOMENS WASHROOM FLOOR NOT CLEAN (MULTIPLE PIECES OF TOILET PAPER ON FLOOR). MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA BEHIND AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND DISHWASH AREA BEHIND SINKS. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: 1ST FLOOR WOMENS WASHROOM RIGHT SIDE HANDWASH BOWL HOT AND COLD WATER LINES TURNED OFF. MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT SINK.

Sep 17, 2012

Reinspection

No violations found.

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Sep 10, 2012

Complaint

15 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED CREAMY SPINACH STARTED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION AT TEMP OF 55.0F; COOKED WHITE RICE AT TEMP OF 47.8F STORED AT SAME UNIT. RAW CHICKEN STORED ON TOP ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM AT TEMP OF 49.6F TO 50F;COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 48.7F AND 49.6F; CHICK PEAS AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 47.8F; COOKED POTATOES AT TEMP OF 46.8F AND COOKED CHICKEN MIXED WITH RICE AT TEMP OF 49.6F, PRODUCTS MENTIONED WERE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG NOR COOLING PROCESS LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME. MANAGER STATED THAT FOOD MENTIONED WAS COOKED YESTERDAY 9-9-12. BOTH COOLERS MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE 40 AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED: POUNDS 85;VALUE 310. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-3-2012,REPORT 659854. #30-FOUND ALL FOODS STORED IN CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER ARE MISSING LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT. #32-MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, ONE COMPT(COMPARTMENT ) SINK, AND 3 COMPT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. CAULKING WORN OUT WITH BLACK SLIMY MOLD SUBSTANCE. MUST REMOVE OR REPLACE EXTRA LARGE POTS AND PANS THAT DOES NOT FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPT(COMPARTMENT) SINK TO SANITIZE. MUST REPLACE WITH SMALLER ONES OR INSTALL A BIGGER 3 COMPT SINK TO SUBMERGE THE DISHES,POTS AND PANS TO SANITIZE. #35- HOOD AND FILTER AND LIGHT SHIELD BY THE HOOD WITH MINIMAL DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE GUTTER/SEWAGE ROOM, PRAYER ROOM AND APRONS ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE TILES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-40

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

Inspector notes: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO SERIOUS VIOLATION #29.

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

Inspector notes: VIOLATION UP GRADE TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION#29

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

Inspector notes: REPLACE IN POOR REPAIR AND EXTREMELY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS FROM PREP AREA.

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

Inspector notes: REMOVE CLEAN POT LIDS STORED AT LAST METAL SHELF, TOO CLOSE TO FLOORREMOVE LIDS OR THE LAST SHELF MUST BE RAISED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

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

Inspector notes: NEED TO PROVIDE A SELF DRAIN CONTAINER TO STORE ICE THAT IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

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

Inspector notes: REMOVE FOOD STAINS AT SOUTH WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLE BY THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION.

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

Inspector notes: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29

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

Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP AND OTHER DEBRIS FROM INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

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

Inspector notes: REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOPPED FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN DISH ROOM. PROVIDE UN THREAD FAUCET IN ALL SINKS.PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OR UN THREAD FAUCET FOR THE MOP SINK IN BASEMENT AREA.

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

Inspector notes: REMOVE OR KEEP CLEAN UNUSED EQUIPMENTS AT STORAGE AREA, IN BASEMENT AREA.

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

Inspector notes: EVERYONE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA, INCLUDED CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS/ MANAGERS.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVE A PLASTIC GLASS TO BE USED TO PICK-UP ICE TO BE SERVED TO CUSTOMERS FROM INSIDE THE ICE BAG, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.

Jan 3, 2012

Complaint

7 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING THE PITCHERS ON 3 COMPT SINK. THEN RINSING ALL THE PITCHERS UNDER RUNNING WATER ,WITHOUT USING SANITIZER,AND PUTTING ALL THE PITCHERS RIGHT AWAY ON THE SLOTTED SHELVING TO AIR DRY. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL.7-38-030. INSTRUCTED MANAGER AND THE EMPLOYEE HOW TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE THE DISHES. AND PROVIDED HAND OUT ON PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING THE DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH AGAIN ALL THE PITCHERS AND SANITIZE ALL OF THEM.

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

Inspector notes: 7-38-030 HAND WASHING FACILITIES :WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYER AND ACCESSIBLE TO ALL PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEES. FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL ON THE MENS EMPLOYEES WASHROOM, NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, NO SOAP IN THE DISHWASHING EXPOSED HAND SINK AND NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL IN THE IST FLOOR PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST HAVE PAPER TOWEL OR HAND DRYING DEVICE AND SOAP. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL. 7-38-030. MANAGER ASKED HIS EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP ON ALL EXPOSED HAND SINK MENTIONED ABOVE.

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

Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. FOUND ALL FOODS STORED IN CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER ARE MISSING LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT.

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

Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, ONE COMPT SINK, AND 3 COMPT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. CAULKING WORN OUT WITH BLACK SLIMY MOLD SUBSTANCE. MUST REMOVE OR REPLACE EXTRA LARGE POTS AND PANS THAT DOES NOT FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPT SINK TO SANITIZE. MUST REPLACE WITH SMALLER ONES OR INSTALL A BIGGER 3 COMPT SINK TO SUBMERGE THE DISHES,POTS AND PANS TO SANITIZE.

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

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL THE CABINETS IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA.

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

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PALLET OR SHELVINGS FOR ALL THE BOTTLED WATER AND CANNED SODA IN THE BASEMENT STORED ON THE FLOOR. ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH RAW MEAT AND COOKED FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

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

Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES LADIES WASHROOM AND THE 2 DOOR COOLER FAN GUARD IN THE PREP AREA WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. HOOD AND FILTER AND LIGHT SHIELD BY THE HOOD WITH MINIMAL DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE GUTHER/SEWAGE ROOM, PRAYER ROOM AND APRONS ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE TILES. CRACKED CEILING ON THE DINING ROOM HALLWAY GOING TO THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 8, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 1, 2011

Complaint

7 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. GREASE ALONG THE RIM OF THE CONTAINER AND THE LID WITH DRIED AND FRESH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 388501 DATED 08/11/10. #32- FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF COOLER SHELVING THAT HAD RUST PEELING PAINT SHALL BE REPAIR/REPLACED.#33- FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLER SHELVING,STORAGE SHELVING, NEED DETAILED CLEANING.#38-EXHAUST CANOPY HAD EXCESS GREASE BUILD UP,NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING,EXHAUST VENTS(VENTILATION IN KITCHEN AREA,COOLERS AND BATHROOMS NOT CLEAN,NEED DETAILED CLEANING.

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

Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled container. MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER, PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER.

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

Inspector notes: CAULKING WORN OUT AROUND THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK, AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT AREA. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE THE DIRT AND RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK.

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

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE PAPER TOWEL HOLDER AND MAINTAINED.

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

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRILL, STOVE)IN THE FRONT COOKING AREA.

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

Inspector notes: CRACKED CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR COOKING AREA. MUST REPLACE.

Aug 11, 2010

Complaint

6 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving that had rust,peeling paint shall be repair/replaced.

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

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving, storage shelving need detailed cleaning.

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

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving need detailed cleaning.

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

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.damaged ceiling tiles in prep areas shall be replaced, walls in rear kitchen prep area need cleaning.

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

Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. light shields in prep areas, storage areas need cleaning.

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

Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.exhaust canopy had excess grease build up needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation in kitchen areas,coolers, and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.

Apr 16, 2010

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 23, 2010

Complaint

4 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OVER 1/4" GAPS UNDER TWO DOORS, ONE ON CORNER OF DEVON AND WESTERN AND ONE ON DEVON. ALSO NOTE 2 LIVE COCKROACHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PERST CONTROL COMPANY AND SEAL BOTH DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION # 58225

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

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE COVER FOR CONTAINERS TRHOUGHOUT PREMISES.

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

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR BUBBLING/PEELING WALL LEFT OF HANDSINK IN BASEMENT.

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

Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. STRONG SEWER ODOR IN BASEMENT NEAR HANDSINK. MUST MAINTAIN DRAIN.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Khan BBQ Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Khan BBQ Restaurant on file is from Mar 17, 2025. The public record contains 40 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Khan BBQ Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 31 times, more than any other issue at Khan BBQ Restaurant.

Has Khan BBQ Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Khan BBQ Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Khan BBQ Restaurant 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 Khan BBQ Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Khan BBQ Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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