Taqueria Jamay — Jaymay Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
64
Score
Taqueria Jamay — Jaymay Restaurant appears in inspection records 28 times, starting in 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 21, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 18 times.
Taqueria Jamay — Jaymay Restaurant's latest score of 64 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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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
Jan 21, 2026
Reinspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: OBSERVED RUST SHELVES IN COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH GLASS DOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH GLASS DOOR IN BASEMENT, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. OBSERVED PEELING INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA EXPOSING INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. OBSERVED BOXES OF OIL STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVES TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED CRACKS AND HOLES IN FLOOR OF BASEMENT IN FRONT OF UTILITY SINK AND NEAR LARGE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT OF BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR CRACKS AND HOLES IN FLOOR IN FRONT OF UTILITY SINK AND NEAR LARGE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT OF BASMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING ON BASEMENT CEILING ABOVE LARGE PREP TABLE IN FRONT OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILLING AND SMOOTHLY REPAINT BASEMENT CEILING IN SAID AREA. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL AND NONSMOOTH WALL BEHIND UTILITY SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR WALL BEHIND UTILITY SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS AND INTERIOR OF HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS AND INTERIOR OF HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: AT TIME OF INSPECTION NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ANY FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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Jan 14, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT TCS FOOD(BEEF) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 96.0-124.0F . INSTRUCTED ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $60 WEIGHING 8LBS. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION BELOW PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.6-58.0F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, SLICED TOMATOES(47.5F), SOUR CREAM(50.9F), SHREDDED CHEESE(48.2F), SHREDDED LETTUCE(46.6F) AND RAW EGGS IN SHELL(58.0F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $75 WEIGHING 10LBS. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER USED FOR TRASH OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS AND CARDBOARD UNABLE TO BE CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST FROM ENTERING DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TRASH AND RECYCLING SHALL BE STORED SO THAT IT IS INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK BROWNISH MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON LEFT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST SHELVES IN COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH GLASS DOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH GLASS DOOR IN BASEMENT, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. OBSERVED PEELING INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA EXPOSING INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. OBSERVED BOXES OF OIL STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVES TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAIN STOPPERS NOT FITTING INTO DRAIN OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS OF PROPER SIZE TO FIT INTO THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SHALL BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED FOR MANUALLY WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKS AND HOLES IN FLOOR OF BASEMENT IN FRONT OF UTILITY SINK AND NEAR LARGE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT OF BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR CRACKS AND HOLES IN FLOOR IN FRONT OF UTILITY SINK AND NEAR LARGE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT OF BASMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING ON BASEMENT CEILING ABOVE LARGE PREP TABLE IN FRONT OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILLING AND SMOOTHLY REPAINT BASEMENT CEILING IN SAID AREA. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL AND NONSMOOTH WALL BEHIND UTILITY SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR WALL BEHIND UTILITY SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS AND INTERIOR OF HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS AND INTERIOR OF HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: AT TIME OF INSPECTION NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ANY FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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Apr 11, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE(ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ALL ICE IN BIN, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT BASEMENT HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP PF GREASE ON BOTTOMS OF WHITE SHELVES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 5, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE(ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ALL ICE IN BIN, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. (PIC EMPTIED AND CLEAN MACHINE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLATTERS OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COLD HOLD UNITS (FREEZERS, COOLERS, ICE MACHINE) IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK RUBBER BASEBOARDS PEELING FROM THE WALL IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE RESTROOM AND NEAR BASEMENT STAIRS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLATTERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA ON WALLS AND SHELVINGS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 23, 2023
Reinspection
12 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PRPOPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING NEAR ICE MACHINE AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, DUST BUILDUP ON FLOORS, WALLS, CEILING VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PROPANE TANKS, ETC IN BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE BURNERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL VENTILATION HOOD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Aug 16, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2554704 ON 4-22-23:47-MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF WHITE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.IMUST CLEAN NTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.56-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM NOT OPERABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE BURNERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL VENTILATION HOOD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PRPOPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING NEAR ICE MACHINE AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, DUST BUILDUP ON FLOORS, WALLS, CEILING VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PROPANE TANKS, ETC IN BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Apr 22, 2022
Reinspection
12 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN MOST REACH IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF OUTTER FRONT ENTRY DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING REACH IN FREEZER DOOR HANDLE LAYING ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN COOLERS IN BASEMENT,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1ST FL. 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF WHITE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ,GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES,ALL COOLERS AND CHEST FREEZERS,FRYER CABINETS,STORAGE SHELVES,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING AND ON MOP SINK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OBSERVED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING,LEAKY FAUCET AT BASEMENT 3- COMP SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE LEADING TO 1ST FL. REAR PREP AREA,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR WITH POOLING WATER AROUND IT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-304.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM NOT OPERABLE.
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Apr 14, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 15 minor violations.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY FOOD HANDLER.OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER REMOVE TOASTED BREAD FROM GRILL AND HELD IN HIS HAND AND PUT CUT LETTUCE AND SLICED TOMATO AS WELL ON TOP OF STEAK AND MOVED THE SANDWICH AROUND ON TOP OF PAPER WITHOUT WEARING GLOVES OR USING DELI PAPER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER,EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS THEN PUT ON GLOVES.MUST USE GLOVES OR DELI PAPER TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. (PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS COOKED READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS .5LB COOKED BEEF 92.3F. 4LBS. COOKED PORK 101.5F.1LB. COOKED TRIPE 80.6F.ON SERVICE COUNTER AND PREP TABLES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 5.5LBS. $57.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS A 5- GALLON BUCKET OF COOKED BEANS AT 48.2F INSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER DATED 4/13/22.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO USE SHALLOW PANS FOR COOLING AND STORAGE OF FOODS.APPX. 5-GALLONS $20.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON COUNTER BEHIND REGISTER AND LOWER STORAGE SHELVES AT SERVICE COUNTER,ON TOP OF BOXES & REAR PREP TABLE,ON BASEMENT FLOOR MIXED IN WITH DIRT ALONG WALL BASES,ON FLOOR MIXED IN WITH DIRT ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND FREEZERS AND COOLERS, UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.ALSO. APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR BEHIND HOT WATER TANKS IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND ANTS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/14/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2521564 6/18/21 NOT CORRECTED #58-STILL OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY MISSING THE DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISKING THEM ON MENU. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION )(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN MOST REACH IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BOTH FRONT ENTRY DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING GLOVES WHILE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. GLOVES WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.(COS)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING REACH IN FREEZER DOOR HANDLE LAYING ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN COOLERS IN BASEMENT,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1ST FL. 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF WHITE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ,GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES,ALL COOLERS AND CHEST FREEZERS,FRYER CABINETS,STORAGE SHELVES,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING AND ON MOP SINK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OBSERVED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING,LEAKY FAUCET AT BASEMENT 3- COMP SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE LEADING TO 1ST FL. REAR PREP AREA,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR WITH POOLING WATER AROUND IT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION HOOD NOT WORKING ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM NOT OPERABLE.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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22
Jun 18, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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95
Jun 11, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ICE AND CLEAN/SANITIZE MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: BOWLS BEING STORED INSIDE COOKED CONTAINERS OF FOOD AND BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS AND STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE NOT IN FOOD)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: DOOR GASKET OF PREP COOLER TORN AND CONDENSER LINE LEAKING CAUSING WATER ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOM OF COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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78
Aug 19, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 6/17/2019 REPORT 2293654 NOT CORRECTED. 58 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
60
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO WEAR AT ALL TIMES.
40
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE HANDLE UP.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD AT PREP LINE , STAINED AND WITH BLACK PITTED MARKINGS. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: PROPANE TANKS CONNECTED TO 1 BURNER STOVES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE. PROPANE TANKS ARE PROHIBITED
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE 60
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67
Jun 17, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (HAM, SLICED TOMATOES, ETC.) WITH MO PROPER DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MEAT SLICER, ONION GRINDER, AND MIXER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLATTOP AND DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING FROM EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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52
Jan 10, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 3, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON STORAGE SHELVES AND ALONG WALLBASE ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFETED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTNG BOARD PITTED AT FRONT PREP LINE. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPRLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES. IMPROPER UTENSILS (BOWLS) IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO USE PROPER UTENSILS (SCOOPS WITH HANDLE) AND STORE PROPERLY.
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82
Jan 31, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN COOLER AND PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO GET A KNIFE RACK. OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAG,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, OR BAGGIES/ZIP LOC ETC.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1ST. FLOOR TWO DOOR COOLERS INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FRONT AND REAR CUTTING BOARDS.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR WALL IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO FILL HOLES/SEAL, ALSO FRONT WALLS NEWELY PATCHED NOOD TO BE SEALED. CLEAN WALL NEXT TO GRILL. OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLES IN BASEMENT CEILING, AND WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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86
Mar 29, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: BASEMENT HANDWASHING SINK, BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES, MICROWAVES, AND WIRE RACKS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL.
33
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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90
Mar 15, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS WERE PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
22
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: BASEMENT HANDWASHING SINK, BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER, BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES, MICROWAVE, AND WIRE RACKS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL.
33
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
42
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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78
Aug 4, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE HANDLE UP. KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN ELECTRICAL PIPE AND WALL. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET OF 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, TORN. REPAIR SAME AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, ALL INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVES OF COOLERS, AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER COOKING LINE ALONG WALLBASE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. UNFINISHED, UNEVEN RAW CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: UNFINISHED DRY WALL CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. WALLS IN SAME AREA INCLUDING BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SUPPORT BEAMS, WITH UNEVEN SURFACES, PEELING PAINT AND UNFINISHED SURFACE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE FINISHED, SMOOTH, EVEN, NON-POROUS, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: IMROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS IN CONTAINERS OF SAUCE (USING LARGE PLASTIC BUTTER CONTAINERS). INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND STORE PROPERLY.
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74
Jul 27, 2015
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND BASEMENT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO HAVE DOORS RODENT PROOF SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
18
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE HANDLE UP. KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN ELECTRICAL PIPE AND WALL. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET OF 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, TORN. REPAIR SAME AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, ALL INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVES OF COOLERS, AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER COOKING LINE ALONG WALLBASE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. UNFINISHED, UNEVEN RAW CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: UNFINISHED DRY WALL CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. WALLS IN SAME AREA INCLUDING BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SUPPORT BEAMS, WITH UNEVEN SURFACES, PEELING PAINT AND UNFINISHED SURFACE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE FINISHED, SMOOTH, EVEN, NON-POROUS, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
35
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO DO SO.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: IMROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS IN CONTAINERS OF SAUCE (USING LARGE PLASTIC BUTTER CONTAINERS). INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND STORE PROPERLY.
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67
May 15, 2014
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT ONLY HAND WASH SINK IN BASEMENT/PREP AREA. SUPPLIED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030
12
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITH DOOR IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR DOOR SO THAT IT IS TIGHT FITTING.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BATHROOM FLOOR IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR FLOOR TO A NON ABSORBENT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. MAINTAIN.
34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN KITCHEN UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE STOVES AND REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIR FLOORS IN A SANITARY CONDITION.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS IN KITCHEN UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK INDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Jun 18, 2013
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SLICER ON REAR PREP TABLE. REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT LARGE TWO DOOR COOLER IN COOKING AREA TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR (UNIT AT PROPER TEMP AT THIS TIME).
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT (PAINT WHEN CLEANED), BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOME PEELING PAINT OBSERVED ON WALLS AND CEILING OF BASEMENT; REMOVE AND REPAINT. ALSO ON COLUMNS IN BASEMENT; SCRAPE AND REPAINT.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CURRENTLY USING A TWO COMP SINK IN BASEMENT AS A UTILITY SINK,(PREVIOUSLY LICENSED THAT WAY); INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THAT SINK AND/OR INSTALL A UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACKFLOW DEVICE. PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTOR IN BASEMENT; RECEPTOR RUSTY.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.
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74
Feb 14, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CHIP PAINT ON WALL NEAR PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA AND REMOVE CHIP PAINT ON SHELF WHERE MICROWAVE IS STORED AT FRONT PREP AREA ALSO SOME WOODEN SHELVES IN BASEMENT HAS CHIP PAINT MUST USE NON TOXIX PAINT TO REPAIR
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT
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86
Feb 7, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BETWEEN 60-70 MICE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND 3 CHEST COOLERS NEAR STAIRS, UNDERNEATH SHELVING RACKS, SOME ON SHELVING,AND BEHIND GREASE TRAP MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS ALSO OBSERVED FRONT OUTER DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING,OPENING NOTED AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CINTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
18
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#1202250 DATE 04-26-2012 NOT CORRECTED (33)CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT THEY ARE THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP(34)CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP CLEAN THE BASEMENT FLOOR AND THE 1ST FLOOR REAR AREA ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HASDUST BUILDUP ON THEM PROVIDE A BASEBOARD(COVING)EAST WALL IN THE PREP AREA(35)CLEAN THE EAST AND SOUTH WALL PREP AREA HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SPLASED ON GREASE BUILDUP INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION CORRECTED
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AT FRONT CUSTOMER DINNING AREA
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CHIP PAINT ON WALL NEAR PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA AND REMOVE CHIP PAINT ON SHELF WHERE MICROWAVE IS STORED AT FRONT PREP AREA ALSO SOME WOODEN SHELVES IN BASEMENT HAS CHIP PAINT MUST USE NON TOXIX PAINT TO REPAIR
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT
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70
Apr 26, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE SHELF AND LEGS UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND SHELF AND LEGS UNDER THE GRILL ARE RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT THEM.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT THEY ARE THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP. CLEAN THE BASEMENT FLOOR AND THE 1ST FLOOR REAR AREA ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM. PROVIDE A BASEBOARD (COVING)EAST WALL IN THE PREP AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EAST AND SOUTH WALL PREP AREA HAS SPLASHED ON FOOR DEBRIS. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SPLASHED ON GREASE BUILDUP.
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82
Jun 24, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WORN SURFACES IN STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO PAINT SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT. ALUMINUM FOIL ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE.
32
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
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90
Jan 26, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER FRYER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
34
90
Jun 7, 2010
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS,PROPERLY LABEL DESSERTS(NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS)
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 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 STORE PLASTIC WEAR & KNIVES PROPERLY.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS,IN GLASS POP COOLER.DEFROST GLASS CHEST FREEZER & UP RIGHT FREEZER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.GRILL TABLE,DEEP FRYERS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FL. REAR PREP AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR CEILING IN BASEMENT & WALL IN DINING AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN DINING AREA.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
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70
May 28, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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.FOUND EVIDENCE OF LIVE FRUIT FLIES APPX. 100 OR MORE ON WALLS & CEILINGS IN BASEMENT PREP AND FOOD STORAGE AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/28/10.
18
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.MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS,PROPERLY LABEL DESSERTS(NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS)
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 STORE PLASTIC WEAR & KNIVES PROPERLY.
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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.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS,IN GLASS POP COOLER.DEFROST GLASS CHEST FREEZER & UP RIGHT FREEZER.
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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.GRILL TABLE,DEEP FRYERS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT.
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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 REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FL. REAR PREP AREA.
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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.MUST REPAIR CEILING IN BASEMENT & WALL IN DINING AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN DINING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Jamay — Jaymay Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Jamay — Jaymay Restaurant on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Jamay — Jaymay Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 18 times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Jamay — Jaymay Restaurant.
Has Taqueria Jamay — Jaymay Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Jamay — Jaymay Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taqueria Jamay — Jaymay Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Taqueria Jamay — Jaymay Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Jamay — Jaymay Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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