Mellos Carry Outs
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2019
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Score
Mellos Carry Outs has been inspected 22 times since 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 27, 2019. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Mellos Carry Outs dates to Mar 27, 2019.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “proper cooling methods used” has been the most frequent reason, cited 17 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Mellos Carry Outs trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2019
Routine
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN TOP LOADING COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. 55.6F, 1LB, OF HUMMUS, $2.00 49.3F, 1LB, OF SLICED TOMATOES, $2.00 50.4F, 2LBS, OF TAZIKI SAUCE, $3.00 48.2F, 2LBS OF HOT DOGS, $7.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TCS FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 6LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN, AT A TOTAL OF $14.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT COOK LINE AREA, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 55.2F, AT TIME OF INSPECTION, HOLDING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) NOTED IN UNIT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COOLER WAS TAGGED DURING DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE TAG. SITE INSTRUCTED NOT USE COOLER. CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL. SITE INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE COOLER AND ENSURE TEMPERATURE HOLDS AT 40.0F OR LESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT 114.2F, 1LB OF SLICED GYRO MEAT(LAMB AND BEEF), $10.00 112.4F, 1LB OF CHILI, $3.00 112.F3, 1LB OF MARINARA SAUCE , $2.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TCS FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 3LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN, AT A TOTAL OF $15.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED/COMBINED WITH VIOLATION BELOW.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN COOLERS AND REAR REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ROOM AND WALK IN COOLER DRY STORAGE ALONG CORNER/FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTIONS. ALSO OBSERVED 10 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT UNDERNEATH STAIR CASE LEADING TO DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 10 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER FRONT PREP COUNTER AREA NEAR BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTION STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM STORED UNDERNEATH GALVANIZED WASTE PIPE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OR ENCASE PIPE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER RESURFACE/REPLACE SHELVING UNITS RACKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN BASEMENT.MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM IN DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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Sep 7, 2018
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jun 28, 2018
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOLDED CAULKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WALL. MUST REMOVED MOLD AND MAINTAIN.MUST SCRAPE AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DISHWASHING AREA AND AROUND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN DOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS INTO CEILING PANELS IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN FRONT PREP AND DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN FRONT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: : STEM THERMOMETER NEEDED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER MUST PROPERLY LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT . MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL PREP COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 21, 2018
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH TEMPERATURE OF 52.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. APPROXIMATELY 10LBS VALUE OF $18.00 DOLLARS. CRITICAL 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: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NORTH SIDE CORNER AND ALONG WALL BASE IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER MUST PROPERLY LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT . MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL PREP COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOLDED CAULKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WALL. MUST REMOVED MOLD AND MAINTAIN.MUST SCRAPE AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DISHWASHING AREA AND AROUND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN DOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS INTO CEILING PANELS IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN FRONT PREP AND DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN FRONT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: STEM THERMOMETER NEEDED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Jan 16, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRASE ENCRUSTED ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHING COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Jan 9, 2018
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED. NO COLD RUNNING WATER OBSERVED AT THIS TIME WHEN FAUCET WAS TURNED ON, IT IS TURNED OFF ALSO OBSERVED HAND SINK CLOGGED NOT DRAINING. MANAGER TURN ON COLD WATER AND REPAIR SINK. COLD WATER NOW AVAILABLE AND SINK NOW DRAINING PROPERLY. PLUMBER ON SITE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 25 RAT DROPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND ALONG WALLBASE IN REAR EAST SIDE OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME WHILE RUNNING AND DRAINING WATER IN THE LEFT SIDE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, CLEAR WATER COMING UP FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND DRAIN LINES TO PREVENT INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AND FOUL ODOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABEL INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITES WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR/ USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN 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 DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSIDE BATHROOM. MUST CLEAN 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 GRASE ENCRUSTED ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHING COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW INSIDE BATHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE BATHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 22, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED LIGHTS MISSING AND BURNT OUT AT HOT LINE/CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA, ISTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE ANPROVIDE LIGHT BULBS
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Jun 15, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NOTED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PR0PERLY SET UP FOR CLEANING ,RINSING AND SANITIZING MULTIUSE UTENSILS IN THAT MANNER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR THE CHEMICAL TESTING OF SANITIZER STRENGTH WHEN SAITIZING MULTI-USE UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED POP DISPENSER NOZZZLES STICKY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE POP NOZZLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NVEOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON FLOOR AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH NON POUROUS EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED LIGHTS MISSING AND BURNT OUT AT HOT LINE/CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA, ISTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE ANPROVIDE LIGHT BULBS
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Oct 7, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1965762 9/30/16 NOT CORRECTED #18-STILL FINDING APPX. 15 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER SEVERAL SHELVING UNITS AND ON LOWER SHELF OF TABLE BEHIND WALK IN COOLER, 2- DEAD RATS ONE ON SNAPP TRAP UNDER CHEST FREEZER AND ANOTHER ONE ON FLOOR UNDER TABLE IN BASEMENT BEHIND WALK IN COOLER.MANAGER REMOVE DROPPINGS AND RODENTS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND ELIMINATE GROCERY BAG FOR FOOD STORAGE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,USED AND UNUSED PREP COOLERS ,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,ICE DISPENSER AND NOZZLES ON SODA MACHINE,EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS,FOOD STORAGE BINS,DISH STORAGE RACK,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST ALL DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA ,BASEMENT AND FLOOR MATS.MUST SEAL HOLES IN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER STORAGE SHELVES
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE AT MOP SINK & OVERHEAD WALL AT HOOD
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL FOOD COOLERS
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Sep 30, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED ON TOP OF HOT HOLDING UNIT SUCH AS .5LB CHICKEN SOUP 113.6F,.5LBS. LEMON SOUP 116.3F,.5 LB.CHILI 113.1F,1LB.AU JUS 114.0F,.5 LB COOKED GREEN PEPPERS,.5LB MARINARA SAUCE 115.3F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING AT 140.0F ORABOVE. APPX. 3.5LBS.$60.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED.OBSERVED HAND SINK SLOW DRAINING WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON TO WASH HANDS FILLING UP AND SLOW DRAINING.ALSO A LARGE GARBAGE CAN WITH A PLASTIC BUSS PAN OF RAW CHICKEN ON TOP STORED IN FRONT OF SAME ABOVE MENTIONED HAND SINK NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS.GARBAGE CAN REMOVED AND SINK IS BEING RODDED AT THIS TIME BY PLUMBER.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE RAT DROPPING SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT FOOD AND PAPER STORAGE AREA.ON FLOOR UNDER PAPER BAG,PAPER CUPS,PAPER CONTAINERS,PAPER TOWEL STORAGE SHELVES,UNUSED PREP TABLE NEAR WALK IN COOLER.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA,IN BASEMENT BEHIND WALK IN COOLER AND FLYING AROUND IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/30/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SOUP,AU JUS,RICE,CHILI,ETC)MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND POST AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND ELIMINATE GROCERY BAG FOR FOOD STORAGE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,USED AND UNUSED PREP COOLERS ,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,ICE DISPENSER AND NOZZLES ON SODA MACHINE,EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS,FOOD STORAGE BINS,DISH STORAGE RACK,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST ALL DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA ,BASEMENT AND FLOOR MATS.MUST SEAL HOLES IN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER STORAGE SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE AT MOP SINK & OVERHEAD WALL AT HOOD.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL FOOD COOLERS.
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Jan 21, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 20, 2016
Complaint
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE AND UNACCESSIBLE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK WHEN FAUCET IS TURNED ON ,IT IS TURNED OFF FROM UNDERNEATH AND ALSO A GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF SINK WITH SEVERAL PANS OF RAW FOOD STORED ON TOP OF GARBAGE CAN(GYROS CONE,BREADED CHICKEN,FROZEN STEAK,FRENCH FRIES,ETC)FOOD PRODUCT AND GARBAGE CAN HAS BEEN REMOVED.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ARTICLES FROM IN FRONT OF HAND SINK AND LEAVE HOT WATER VALVE TURNED ON FOR HAND WASHING.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 200 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FOOD AND PAPER STORAGE AREA UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF CHEST FREEZERS,WALK IN COOLER,FOOD STORAGE AND SODA CADDY ,PREP TABLES AND IN BETWEEN CLUTTER ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA,STAIR CASE,(2) DEAD RATS ON TRAPS ON FLOOR UNDER CHEST FREEZER AND PAPER STORAGE TABLE.ALSO (2) ADJACENT DOORS THAT BELONGS TO OTHER BUSINESSES WITH APPX. "1-2" OPENING ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDES OF BOTH DOORS AND 1 STEEL DOOR HAS (2) HOLES IN DOOR.1ST FL. REAR EXIT DOOR DOOR SWEEP IS BROKEN.OPEN POISON ALSO NOTED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,RATS,AND POISON,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/20/16.(CRITICAL 7-38-020)
13
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE READY TO EAT AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (ITALIAN SAUSAGE,SLICED TOMATOES,EGGS)CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:35 A.M. MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#1561470 7/23/15 NOT CORRECTED #32-OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS WITHIN REFRIGERATOR NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.#33-OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN.#34-OBSERVED FLOOR UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.#35-OBSERVED WALL ACROSS FROM 3- COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI. #40-OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN REACH IN REFRIGERATORS.MUST REPAIR ,REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
29
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR IN HOLDER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON ALL PREP COOLERS AND CHEST FREEZERS.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS NEAR VENTILATION UNIT ACROSS FROM 3- COMP SINK.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GRILL TABLE,STOVE,FRYERS,STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLES,ALL PREP COOLERS,MICROWAVE,CHEST FREEZERS,3- COMPARTMENT AND MOP SINK BASINS,WIRES AND PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PLASTIC WEAR HOLDING TRAY,GARBAGE CANS,ICE DISPENSER AND NOZZLES ON SODA MACHINE,CRATES,SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT,WALK IN COOLER COMPRESSOR UNIT AND SHELVING UNITS,SHAKE MACHINE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI ON FLOOR MATS AND FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE MOLDED CAULKING AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WALL.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA,WALK IN COOLER WALLS.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,VENTILATION VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT AND ALL HOLES IN BRICK WALLS IN BASEMENT AND AROUND PIPES,MISSING WALL TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN DINING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY HOT WATER CONNECTOR UNDER HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE 2 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jul 23, 2015
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARRED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NEED TO BE LABELED AND DATED. LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS AND MAINTAIN
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND DISCONTINUE USE OF SINGLE SERVICE FOOD CONTAINERS
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS WITHIN REFIGERATOR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALL RACKS NEED TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN REAR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TORN GASKET.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. PULL ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS AND CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL ACCROSS FROM 3 COMPARMEMT SINK UNCLEAN WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. WALL MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTS IN BASEMENT IN DRY STORAGE IN NEED OF SHEILDS OF SHATTERPROOF BULBS. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATORS NEED TO BE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE. MAKE SURE THERMOMETERS ARE CHECKED FREQUENTLY AND ALL THERMOMETERS ARE READING 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
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67
Jul 21, 2015
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 REFRIGERATORS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT 53.7 AND 59.9 F BOTH REFRIGERATORS CONTAINED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AND WERE TAGGED. 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 THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 5LBS OF COOKED RICE VALUED AT 420 AT 51.3F, 3LBS OF LEMON SOUP VALUED AT $45 AT 52.4F, 20LBS OF CHICKEN VALUED AT $150 AT 55.7F, 10 LBS OF HOT DOGS VALUED AT $70 AT 53.9F, 5LBS OF TAZIKI SAUCE VALUED AT $25 AT 56.5F, 3LBS OF ROAST BEED VALUED AT $35 AT 55.0F, 3LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES VALUED AT $15 AT 54.7F, 4LBS OF GYRO MEAT VALUED AT $50 AT 68.1F, 3LBS OF CHILI VALUED AT $40 AT 56.6, 3LBS OF CHICKEN SOUP VALUED AT $40 AT 59.7F, 4LBS OF HUMMUS VALUED AT $30 AT 66.5. ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
3
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARRED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NEED TO BE LABELED AND DATED. LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS AND MAINTAIN
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND DISCONTINUE USE OF SINGLE SERVICE FOOD CONTAINERS.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN REAR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TORN GASKET.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS WITHIN REFIGERATOR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALL RACKS NEED TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. PULL ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS AND CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL ACCROSS FROM 3 COMPARMEMT SINK UNCLEAN WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. WALL MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTS IN BASEMENT IN DRY STORAGE IN NEED OF SHEILDS OF SHATTERPROOF BULBS. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATORS NEED TO BE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE. MAKE SURE THERMOMETERS ARE CHECKED FREQUENTLY AND ALL THERMOMETERS ARE READING 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
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58
Jun 27, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND REMOC=VE RUST ON THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS ON ONE DOOR EACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. MUST DEFROST ALL 4 CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT (WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD -UP) AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN/DAMAGED LID ON ONE OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT,MUST REPLACE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: EXPOSED HAND SINK, MOP SINK, AND WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM .
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE GRILL, STOVE, COOLER AND DEEP FRYER IN THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN. RUSTED FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE RUST,RE SEAL OR RE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BESIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, NOT MAINTAINED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON ALL LIGHT BULBS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH ALL 3 CHEST FREEZER OR CHANGE LIGHT BULBS TO SHATTERED PROOFED LIGHT BULBS.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HEAVY LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Aug 20, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE GREASE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASH AREA IN 1ST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT ESPECIALLY UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN TILES ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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78
Oct 18, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2012
Routine
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED PREP COOLER ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE STEAM TABLE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46F. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS HUMMUS AND TAMALES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED HAMBURGERS AT 50.7F, ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 44.7F, EGGS AT 47.8F, FETA CHEESE AT 51.6F, GYRO SAUCE AT 48.7F, POLISH DOGS AT 48.7F, HOT DOGS AT 48.7F, PIZZA PUFFS AT 45.3F, HUMMUS AT 46.9F. ALSO OBSERVED SOUP AND CHILI IN THE STEAM TABLE AT 118.9F AND 123.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $150. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
3
No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF INSECT INFESTATION ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 150 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE PREP AREA, DISHWASH AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT. ROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON AND INSIDE OF THE WALLS AND INSIDE EQUIPMENT (CHEST FREEZERS) IN THESE AREAS. ROACHES WERE OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE REMOVABLE PANELS WHERE THE MOTOR IS LOCATED IN THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT. SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED OF CRITICAL VIOLATION AND ARRIVED ONSITE TO ASSIST. MUST ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.
13
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED A GREEN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INSIDE OF THE ICE CUBE CHUTE AND A BLACK AND ORANGE SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
16
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #517413 ON 6/20/11 NOT CORRECTED: 32/01 - ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT REAR FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. 33/01 - THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR ALL COOLERS. 34/01 - MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOOR INCLUDING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. 35/01 - WALL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES IN TILE. MUST REPAIR/SEAL. 36/01 - MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE. 43/01 - WIPING CLOTHS ON COOKS LINE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A KNIFE RACK TO STORE CLEAN KNIVES. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZERS. MUST STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. MUST INSTALL DOOR SWEEPS FOR BASEMENT DOORS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY GREASE TRAP, PREP TABLES AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, UNDERSIDE OF EXPOSED HANDSINK.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, DISHWASH AREA AND THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED A RUSTED FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST SEAL FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT. REPAIR WALL TILES, BASEBOARD AND REGROUT WHERE NEEDED BEHIND STEAM TABLE AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEXT TO COOLERS. SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. PROVIDE BASEBOARD TILE IN THE DISHWASH AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDENSER LINE FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER LEAKING INTO A BUCKET IN THE COOLER. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REMOVE MATERIALS OFF OF THE FLOOR.
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Sep 7, 2011
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 6-20-11 #517413.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
36
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
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64
Jun 29, 2011
Tag Removal
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM INSPECTION #517413 ON 6-20-11.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 6-20-11.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 6-20-11.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 6-20-11.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 6-20-11.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 6-20-11.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 6-20-11.
36
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 6-20-11.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 6-20-11.
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64
Jun 22, 2011
Tag Removal
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: COOLER REMAINS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. TEMPERATURE AT 47.5 AT THIS TIME.
2
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM REPORT #517413 ON 6-20-11.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
36
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
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Jun 20, 2011
Complaint
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER FOUND AT 55.6F WITH FOOD SUCH AS PORK AT 54.7F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 40F. OR BELOW. FAX REQUEST FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL TO 312-746-4240.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 3LBS. FETA CHEESE AT 55.8F, 2LBS PORK RIB AT 54.7F, ONE DOZEN EGGS AT 57.2F, 15LBS. BEEF AT 57.4F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED.
3
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. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS FOR BREAD ON COOKS LINE. CUTTING BOARDS MUST NOT BE STORED ON FLOOR.
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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. ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT REAR FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. LIDS OF TWO BOX FREEZERS IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR CRACKED/DAMAGED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. ONE REPAIRED WITH CARDBOARD. MUST REPLACE OR PROPERLY REPAIR WITH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
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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. THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR MICROWAVE OVEN, INTERIOR ALL COOLERS. RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE REAR GLASS DOOR REACH-IN COOLER MUST REMOVE. HANDLES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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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. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOOR THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT INCLUDING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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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. BLACKENED MOLDY CAULKING AT UTILITY MOP SINK.MUST REPLACE. WALL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES IN TILE. MUST REPAIR/SEAL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WIPING CLOTHS ON COOKS LINE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mellos Carry Outs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mellos Carry Outs on file is from Mar 27, 2019. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mellos Carry Outs?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 17 times, more than any other issue at Mellos Carry Outs.
Has Mellos Carry Outs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mellos Carry Outs have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mellos Carry Outs means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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