The Banana Leaf Corporation — the Banana Leaf Restaurant
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2019
41
Score
Going back to 2010, The Banana Leaf Corporation — the Banana Leaf Restaurant has 21 inspections in the public record. On Sep 23, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. Note that The Banana Leaf Corporation — the Banana Leaf Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 23, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 10 violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
“Proper cooling methods used” comes up most often, recorded 14 times in the inspection record.
The Banana Leaf Corporation — the Banana Leaf Restaurant's latest score of 41 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
5
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 23, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food obtained from approved source
Inspector notes: 3-201.11(A) OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS ON SITE (COOKED RICE, COOKED GREENS,COOKED GREEN BEANS, ETC)FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE. THERE IS NO COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTALLED TO PROPERLY COOK SIDE DISHES ON SITE. (FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE ADEQUATE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON SITE, NO STOVE, NO OVEN, NO FRYERS). MUST PROVIDE. FACILITY ONLY HAS MICROWAVES, A STEAM TABLE AND 2 REFRIGERATORS LOCATED INSIDE RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER ALLOW FOODS TO BE SOLD TO THE PUBLIC FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE AND TO ALWAYS COMPLY WITH LAW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2288594 DATED 5/10/19; 55 6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES THRU OUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. 55- 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE PIPES LOCATED BEHIND THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE FANS LOCATED IN THE REFRIGERATIO UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. 58-2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
5
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE UTILITY CLOSET IN THE REAR. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE LARGE FLIES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.14 OBSERVED A SMOKER/GRILL OUTSIDE IN THE BACK YARD BEING UTILIZED BY THE FACILITY TO COOK MEATS TO SELL TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SMOKER GRILL, ALL FOODS MUST BE PREPARED INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOFED.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED RUST ON THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON THE PIPES ATTACHED TO THE WALL THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ON AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS LOCATED IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AND REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEING USED AS A WINDOW REPLACEMENT AT THE FRONT WINDOWS OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR WINDOW AND REMOVE RAW WOOD.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-301.14 OBSERVED VENT NOT WORKING IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TOB REPAIR.
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41
May 10, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD AND DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
5
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES THRU OUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE PIPES LOCATEED BEHIND THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE FANS LOCATED IN THE REFRIGERATIO UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 OBSERVED DEATTACHED COVING THRU OUT THE FACILITY IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL COVING IN THE FACILITY TIGHT FITTING.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 25, 2019
License
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food obtained from approved source
Inspector notes: 3-201.11(A) OBSERVED NO INVOICE ON SITE FROM A LICENSED WHOLESALER FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) THAT WILL BE RE-HEATED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN INVOICE FROM AN APPORVED SOURCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON SITE TO SUPPORT MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE COOKING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12(A) OBSERVED A HEAVY LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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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 TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD AND DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
5
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITHOUT A SERVICE REPORT OR CONTACT WITH THE ACTUAL FACILITY'S ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE PIPES LOCATEED BEHIND THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE FANS LOCATED IN THE REFRIGERATIO UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 OBSERVED DEATTACHED COVING THRU OUT THE FACILITY IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL COVING IN THE FACILITY TIGHT FITTING.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12 OBSERVED ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
48
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A LOOSE FAUCET AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES THRU OUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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35
Apr 25, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPERLY LABELING PRECOOKED FOODS WITH THE NAME, DATE AND TIME FOR FIFO
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS,INTERIOR OF COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL,FILTER ABOVE INSIDE GRILL AND AT PREP TABLES TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING ABOVE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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78
Apr 18, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVERED FOOD NOT BEING PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION (NO TENTS OR CANOPY FOUND AT THIS TIME OVER GRILL TO PROTECT FROM THE OUTSIDE ELEMENTS ). OBSERVED JERK CHICKEN BEING COOKED ON LARGE GRILL IN REAR OUTSIDE BACK YARD AREA. ALL FOOD COOKED AT THIS LOCATION MUST BE COOKED INSIDE, NO COOKING ALLOWED OUTSIDE. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT STATIONED IN REAR OUTSIDE YARD AREA MUST BE REMOVED BY NEXT VISIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NOTED ACCUMULATION OF GABAGE AND TRASH PILE UP ALONG THE FENCE LINE IN THE YARD BEHIND THE DUMPSTER/ALSO ACROSS FROM COOKING AREA(OUTSIDE GRILL). MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPERLY LABELING PRECOOKED FOODS WITH THE NAME, DATE AND TIME FOR FIFO.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS,INTERIOR OF COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL,FILTER ABOVE INSIDE GRILL AND AT PREP TABLES TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING ABOVE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 29, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS
30
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM ALL STORAGE ROOMS,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Jun 17, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 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 30 NICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSIDE THE HOT WATER STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREA,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM ALL STORAGE ROOMS,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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78
May 6, 2014
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE: COOKED FISH-105F, JERK CHIUCKEN WINGS-99F, JERK CHICKEN-80.5F JERK CHICKEN-47.2F. INSTRUCTED TO COOK ALL CHICKEN TO AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 165F AND FISH TO 145F AND TO COOL IN SHALLOW CONTAINERS IN REFRIGERATION AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AND TO DOCUMENT ALL TEMPERATURES. WHEN COOLING COOKED PRODUCTS TEMPERATURES MUST BE RECORDED AND HOT FOODS MUST BE COOLED IN 6 HOURS( 140 TO 70 IN 2 HOURS AND FROM 70-40 IN 4 HOURS). INSTRUCTED TO DICARD ALL PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD UNDER REFRIGERATION MORE THAN 24 HOURS.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINERS WITH HANDLES UP OR OUT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE MUST BE REPLACED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF STEAM TABLE, COOKING STOVE, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES(INCLUDING LEGS AND WHEELS), ALL SINKS, STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA AND IN REAR, ALL OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES, EXTERIORS OF ALL UNCLEAN STORAGE CONTAINERS AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE). REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT INSIDE HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT REAR SECTIONS OF OPERATION.
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Apr 24, 2014
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON TABLE IN REAR OF BUSINESS BY EXIT DOOR, AND ON TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA AT THE FOLLOWING TEMPERATURES: COOKED JERK CHICKEN- 99.1F, 117.8F, 106.7F, 105.6F, 125.4F, 103.5F UNCOOKED JERK CHICKEN-62.4F, 68.6F, PRE-COOKED JERK CHICKEN -65.3F, & 66.5F, PRE-COOKED JERK FISH-70.5F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST EITHER BE STORED AND HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW UNDER REFRIGERATION OR BE COOKED TO REQUIRED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES AND HELD IN HOT HOLDING UNITS AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE UNTIL SERVED. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT BEING PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED JERK CHICKEN BEING COOKED ON 2 LARGE GRILLS IN REAR OUTSIDE BACK YARD AREA. ALL FOOD COOKED AT THIS LOCATION MUST BE COOKED INSIDE, NO COOKING ALLOWED OUTSIDE. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT STATIONED IN REAR OUTSIDE YARD AREA MUST BE REMOVED BY NEXT VISIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 60 ON LEDGES AND FLOOR INSIDE MOP SINK ROOM, 20 SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND COOLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA, 20 SCATTERED ON SHELVES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND THROUGHOUT INTERIOR IN WALLS, FLOORS, AND CEILINGS. ALSO OBSERVED 2 FLIES ON PREMISES IN DINING AREA, FRONT DOOR OPEN. MUST INSTALL SCREEN DOORS AT BOTH EXITS TO KEEP INSECTS OFF PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD UNDER REFRIGERATION MORE THAN 24 HOURS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINERS WITH HANDLES UP OR OUT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE MUST BE REPLACED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF STEAM TABLE, COOKING STOVE, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES(INCLUDING LEGS AND WHEELS), ALL SINKS, STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA AND IN REAR, ALL OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES, EXTERIORS OF ALL UNCLEAN STORAGE CONTAINERS AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE). REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED, ALL ATTACHED PIPING IN FOOD PREP AREA, AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF HOOD( FILTERS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND ATTACHED PIPING).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT INSIDE HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT REAR SECTIONS OF OPERATION.
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Sep 4, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION#1963860/DATED 8/23/2013, #18,DOOR STILL NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4 INCH.PERSON TO REPAIR DOOR ON SITE,CDI- CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: : MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES ON PREMISES PREP/REAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENING /GAP BEHIND EXPOSED HAND SINK
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Aug 23, 2013
Complaint
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: OBSERVED IMPROOER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES.OBSERVED 4 LIVE FLIES ON PREMISES.ALSO EVIDENCE OF 28 RODENT/MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN FURNANCE ROOM ,UNDER REAR STORAGE.REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AREA. APPROX 1/4 INCH.MUST REPAIR DOOR AND CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED OR ANY VALID PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN CLASS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES ON PREMISES PREP/REAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENING /GAP BEHIND EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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May 14, 2013
Complaint
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: OBSERVED 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND REACH-IN FREEZER AND ALONG REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, ON TOP OF PAINT CANS, ETC, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND LEDGES IN FURNACE ROOM, 4 MICE DROPPINGS ON OUTLETS IN KITCHEN AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLES, MICROWAVES, PREP TABLES, SHELVES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Apr 10, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLES, MICROWAVES, PREP TABLES, SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOOTS ON SHELF UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.
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Mar 26, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF UNDER TABLE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BETWEEN REACH-IN COOLER, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON ROLLING CART, INSIDE SKILLETS, ETC, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM OF STEAM TABLES, 8 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN WASHROOM. REAR DOOR NOT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES, SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOOTS ON SHELF UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK.
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Nov 29, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 26, 2012
Reinspection
12 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1154694 ON 11-13-12. OBSERVED 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE, ON COFFEE MAKER, ETC BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, 3 MICE DROPPINGS ON ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF UNDER STEAM TABLE, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON ROLLING CART IN KITCHEN, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG COOLERS IN KITCHEN, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN UTILITY ROOM, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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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: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO CRITICAL. SEE VIOLATION 14.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND PAINT ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, SHELVING UNITS, ETC IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS (GREASE BUILDUP), STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ROLLING CARTS, MICROWAVES, COOLERS, SINKS, CONTAINERS,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS, SINKS, ETC ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS IN UTILITY, STORAGE AND PREP AREAS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. WALLS NEED REPAIR AND PAINTING IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL WALL VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN ALL AREAS. SECURE LOOSE EXPOSED SINK TO WALL IN REAR. REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN VENTILATION HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASHCLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Nov 13, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF UNDER TABLE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER CRATE IN NORTHEAST CORNER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN COOKED CHICKEN 145.5F PREPARED AND SERVED. NO ORIGINAL FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED AT 3 PM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jun 15, 2011
Consultation
4 minor violations.
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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. CLEAN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS. CONTINUE CORRECTING VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT# 537284 DATE 4/4/2011.
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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. CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOLERS. CONTINUE CORRECTING VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT# 537284 DATE 4/4/2011.
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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. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT AND WALL VENTS. CONTINUE CORRECTING VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#537284 DATE 4/4/2011.
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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. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. CONTINUE CORRECTING VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#537284 DATE 4/4/2011.
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Apr 4, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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.CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS FAN GUARD COVERS.
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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.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Use dustless cleaning methods.CLEAN CEILING VENT, AND WALL VENT DUSTY .
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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. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS PREP AREA.
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Aug 12, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRILLS, PITS, HOODED VENT AREA ABOVE EQUIPMENT, FRYER AND FRYER INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET). ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IS GREASY AND NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER. MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND CARTS IN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE. GREASE OBSERVED UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DUST AND DIRT OBSERVED BEHIND AND AROUND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT SUCH AS COOLERS, SINKS, STEAMTABLE ETC. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN BOTH STORAGE ROOMS.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER SINKS WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED BEHIND AND UNDER UTILITY SINK AND EXPOSED HANDSINK. MUST CLEAN WALL VENT ON WALL NEXT TO REFRIGERATION UNIT MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #2 TO REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP.
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Aug 5, 2010
Routine
9 minor violations.
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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. FOUND ONE REFRIGERATION UNIT HOLDING AN AIR TEMP OF 58.6F. INSTRUCTED THAT UNITS MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW. UNIT IS A POP COOLER. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED TO USE COMMERCIAL FOOD REFRIGERATION UNITS. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST BE INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT. OF HEALTH PRIOR TO USING AND/OR REPLACED WITH THE PROPER FOOD HOLDING UNIT.
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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. FOUND COOKED FISH IN UNIT MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #2 ABOVE AT 57.0F. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER COOLING OF COOKED FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN FOOD AT 40F AND BELOW. FISH WAS DISGARDED BY OWNER AT THIS TIME. TWELVE POUNDS VALUED AT $40.00.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. AT THIS TIME FOUND BOTH FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT DOORS OPEN WITH NO SCREENS ON OUTER DOORS. LIVE FLIES IN KITCHEN, STORAGE AREA AND DINING AREA. APPROXIMATELY 10 OR MORE FLIES OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE DOORS, FLIES MUST BE REMOVED/ELIMINATED FROM AREAS MENTIONED, DOORS MUST BE SCREENED IF THEY ARE GOING TO BE OPEN WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD. ALSO OBSERVED RODENT (MOUSE) DROPPINGS BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNIT MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #2 AND FURNACE ROOM; MUST REMOVE. ADVISED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PREMISES PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK.
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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 CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRILLS, PITS, HOODED VENT AREA ABOVE EQUIPMENT, FRYER AND FRYER INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET). ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IS GREASY AND NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER. MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND CARTS IN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE. GREASE OBSERVED UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DUST AND DIRT OBSERVED BEHIND AND AROUND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT SUCH AS COOLERS, SINKS, STEAMTABLE ETC. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN BOTH STORAGE ROOMS.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER SINKS WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED BEHIND AND UNDER UTILITY SINK AND EXPOSED HANDSINK. MUST CLEAN WALL VENT ON WALL NEXT TO REFRIGERATION UNIT MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #2 TO REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKS FROM PIPES UNDER THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMP SINK AND EXPOSED HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS, STORAGE SHELVES ETC. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Banana Leaf Corporation — the Banana Leaf Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Banana Leaf Corporation — the Banana Leaf Restaurant on file is from Sep 23, 2019. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Banana Leaf Corporation — the Banana Leaf Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at The Banana Leaf Corporation — the Banana Leaf Restaurant.
Has The Banana Leaf Corporation — the Banana Leaf Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Banana Leaf Corporation — the Banana Leaf Restaurant have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Banana Leaf Corporation — the Banana Leaf Restaurant 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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