AMSTAR
8950-58 S ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620 · Grocery Store
Inspection summary
AMSTAR has been inspected 10 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 12, 2012. The most recent inspection, on May 22, 2023, found no infractions.
2 of 10 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.
Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.
What these findings mean
Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.
Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk
Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.
Recorded 11 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on December 27, 2022. For example:
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk
Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.
Recorded 7 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on January 6, 2023. For example:
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
PestsHigher risk
Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.
Recorded 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on December 27, 2022. For example:
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk
Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.
Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 22, 2020. For example:
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Food temperature controlHigher risk
Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.
Recorded once on April 15, 2020. For example:
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
About this data
These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.
10 inspections
- Canvass
0 infractions
- Canvass
2 infractions
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE ICE CREAM DISPLAY FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT ENTRY DOOR.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- Canvass
10 infractions
- 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
- PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
- OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (COOKED GROUND BEEF,CHEESE SAUCE,DELI SANDWICHES)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED NO SOAP AT FRONT AND REAR HAND SINKS SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT SINKS DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) )(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED REAR PREP/DISH WASHING HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A CUP INSIDE OF BASIN,A CONTAINER OF OIL AND A HALF BOX OF POP ON LEDGE OF SINK.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 35 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER POP CRATES AND SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA MIXED IN WITH CLUTTER AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/27/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED WORN AND DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARD MUST REPLACE.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT ENTRY DOOR.
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2369602 4/22/20 NOT CORRECTED #49- MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MEAT SLICER, WINDOW SILLS,FRONT SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS.#53- MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LIDS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. #55-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.#55- MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA ALONG WALL BASES.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.#55- MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. #57-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
- 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
- Canvass Re-Inspection
12 infractions
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
- OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW AND NO MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TURKEY SANDWICHES,CUT MELONS,ITALIAN BEEF,GROUND BEEF,ETC)MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
- Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- nspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MEAT SLICER, WINDOW SILLS,FRONT SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,COUNTER TOPS NEAR SLUSHIE MACHINES,WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY SINK STOPPER HANDLE AT MIDDLE BASIN OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LIDS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA ALONG WALL BASES.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
- Canvass Re-Inspection
14 infractions
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
- OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW AND NO MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TURKEY SANDWICHES,CUT MELONS,ITALIAN BEEF,GROUND BEEF,ETC)MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
- Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- Violation Codes: 6-501.111 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF AT 2-LITRE POPS ON SALES FLOOR,ON ELECTRICAL CONDUITS ,ON FLOOR UNDER REAR STORAGE SHELVES AND ON TOP OF BOXES IN SAME AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/15/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
- Violation Codes: 4-302.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MEAT SLICER, WINDOW SILLS,FRONT SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,COUNTER TOPS NEAR SLUSHIE MACHINES,WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY SINK STOPPER HANDLE AT MIDDLE BASIN OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LIDS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE HAND SINK AT WALL IN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER PREP AREA,STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA ALONG WALL BASES.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
- Canvass
19 infractions
- 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
- THE PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION )
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
- OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW AND NO MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TURKEY SANDWICHES,CUT MELONS,ITALIAN BEEF,GROUND BEEF,ETC)MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. PAPER TOWELS WHERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
- OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
- MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF AT 2-LITRE POPS ON SALES FLOOR,ON ELECTRICAL CONDUITS ,ON FLOOR UNDER REAR STORAGE SHELVES AND ON TOP OF BOXES IN SAME AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/15/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
- OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MEAT SLICER, WINDOW SILLS,FRONT SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,COUNTER TOPS NEAR SLUSHIE MACHINES,WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY SINK STOPPER HANDLE AT MIDDLE BASIN OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER PREP AREA HAND SINK.MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADJACENT HAND SINK FOR HAND WASHING.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LIDS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE HAND SINK AT WALL IN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER PREP AREA,STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA ALONG WALL BASES.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
- Canvass
0 infractions
- Canvass
2 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT UNDER EXPOSED SINK AT FRONT NEEDS CLEANING. MUST CLEAN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR ALONG WALLBASE, UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- License Re-Inspection
4 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL UNCLEAN POP CRATES USED AS PALLETS THROUGHOUT AND LOWER DISPLAY SHELVES WHERE CHARCOAL AND KITTY LITTER IS STORED.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL CRATES USED AS PALLETS THROUGHOUT, AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS AND DOORS LEADING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND OFFICE AREA, THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE ROOM, AND BY ENTRY/EXIT DOORS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN OR PAINT CEILING VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE IN WALL BY MOP SINK.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- License
6 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- 30 ANTS OBSERVED CRAWLING ON WALL AROUND LIGHT SWITCH, BEHIND AND ON TOP OF POP STACKED BY DOOR LEADING INTO REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REQUEST SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED SURFACES. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020. MUST ALSO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IF CHANGING COMPANY OR NEW SERVICE CONTRACT IF KEEPING EXISTING COMPANY.
- 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
- OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, TRASH OVERFLOWING FROM DUMPSTERS, LIDS NOT CLOSED, AND TRASH & DEBRIS ALL OVER THE GROUND. GARBAGE AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND LIDS MUST BE CLOSED ON DUMPSTERS. MUST ALSO REMOVE ALL CRATES STACKED UP AGAINST THE WALL IN SAME AREA. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-030.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL UNCLEAN POP CRATES USED AS PALLETS THROUGHOUT AND LOWER DISPLAY SHELVES WHERE CHARCOAL AND KITTY LITTER IS STORED.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL CRATES USED AS PALLETS THROUGHOUT, AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS AND DOORS LEADING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND OFFICE AREA, THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE ROOM, AND BY ENTRY/EXIT DOORS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN OR PAINT CEILING VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE IN WALL BY MOP SINK.
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
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