BABA'S STEAK & LEMONADE
7100 S MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 · Restaurant
Inspection summary
BABA'S STEAK & LEMONADE has been inspected 15 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 12, 2010. The most recent inspection, on July 26, 2021, found no infractions.
3 of 15 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: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food source, labelling and allergens 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.
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 6 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 5, 2021. For example:
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on April 5, 2021. For example:
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 26, 2019. For example:
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk
This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.
Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 3, 2020. For example:
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 26, 2019. 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.
15 inspections
- Canvass
0 infractions
- Complaint
7 infractions
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
- MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF PRODUCT.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE DELI MEAT SLICER.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOPS, STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
- MUST CLEAN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER TO PREVENT HARBORAGE . OBSERVED PALLETS AND TRASH.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
- Complaint Re-Inspection
7 infractions
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
- 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF, BURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
- 3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS STORED IN THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS FOR ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
- 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, ALL OF THE EXTERIORS OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, SYRUP BOTTLES, PIPING ON THE WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 6-201.11 OBSERVED VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FLOOR (MISSING TILES) ARE UNEVEN LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
- Complaint
14 infractions
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
- 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, SLICED TOMATOES)ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUEDB 7-38-012.
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
- 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
- 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTEED NOR A DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF, BURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
- 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER LOCATED INSIDE OF THE DESSERTS REFRIGERATOR AND IN THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
- 3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS STORED IN THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS FOR ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 100 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM, ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR, ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER AND AROUND THE PREP COOLER, AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED ON THE SHELVES BY THE CAMERAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
- 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, DOOR HANDLES ON REFRIGERATORS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL OF THE EXTERIORS OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, SYRUP BOTTLES, PIPING ON THE WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
- 5-501.15 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE LID OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 6-201.11 OBSERVED VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FLOOR (MISSING TILES) ARE UNEVEN LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER AND AROUND ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE FEMALE AND ONE MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
- Canvass
2 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS NEED CLEANING. VIOLATION NOTED 12-30-2015 CORRECTED.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- RAW WOOD WALLS AT DRY STORAGE NEED TO BE PAINTED TO A SMOOTH CLEANABLE FINISH
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Short Form Complaint
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- REMOVE FOIL FROM PREP WALL AND DISCONTIUNE USING ON WALLS, AND MAINTAIN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, AND MAINTAIN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass
5 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- REMOVE FOIL FROM PREP WALL AND DISCONTIUNE USING ON WALLS, ALSO REPLACE/REPAIR CUTTING BOARDS, AND MAINTAIN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, AND MAINTAIN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER, DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA, DIRTY CEILING VENTS IN TOILET ROOM AND PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 39. LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
- OBSERVED SOILED LINENS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZER WHILE NOT IN USE, AND MAINTAIN.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Complaint
8 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE AND UPPER SHELF AT BEVERAGE AREA.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL,BREAD CART,GRILL TABLE,REACH IN COOLER ,FRYER, FANGUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOORTRIM AT DOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN LOBBY,THRESHOLD AT BOTH FRONT DOORS,STAINED CEILING TILES.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR MOPSINK.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- MUST PROVIDE A PROBE FOOD TEMPS AND REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
- IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- Complaint
3 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE METAL SHELVING RACKS IN REAR OF PREMISES.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- REPAIR THE VENTILATION INSIDE THE WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- CLEAN CABINET INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA(INCLUDING GASKETS ROUND DOORS), LEGS AND WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA, MOP SINK IN WASHROOM, AND INTERIOR LEDGE OF ICE MACHINE, AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- CLEAN ALL DUSTY WALL AND CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. REPAIR BOTTOM OF LOCKED EXIT DOOR IN CUTOMER WAITING AREA.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- DISCARD DIRTY MOP WATER FROM BUCKET AND HANG MOP UP TO AIR DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Complaint Re-Inspection
2 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- CLEAN THE FOLLOWING; interior/exterior of deep fryers,wheels,leggs of all equipment,all storage racks in dish washing area,all deep freezers.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- replace all stain ceiling tiles.clean all walls and attached equipment ie pipes,grease and food build up behind cooking equipment.paint rusty ceiling tile frames and replace tiles cannot be cleaned.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Complaint
8 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON PREMISES IN WASHROOMM ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS AND ON PIPES IN WASHROOM AND 3 COMPARTMENT- MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS AND REQUEST SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
- 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
- WATER GUSHING OUT OF PIPE ONTO WASHROOM FLOOR WHEN USING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA -MUST REPAIR. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-030
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND CONTACT PAPER FROM SHELVES AND COUNTERS AND PAINT SURFACES IF NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF: ALL DEEP FREEZERS, KNIFE RACK, UTENSIL RACK, ICE MACHINE, COOLERS, PREP TABLES & SHELVES, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WHEELS & LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT, DIPPER WELL AND ALL STORAGE RACKS IN DISHWASHING AREA..
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN WALLS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENT(i.e. PIPES) GREASE & FOOD BUILD-UP BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND EXTERIORS OF PIPES BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PAINT RUSTY CEILING TILE FRAMES AND RELPLACE ALL CEILING TILES THAT CANNOT BE CLEANED.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
- ICE SCOOP MUST EITHER BE STORED INSIDE MACHINE WITH HANDLE UP OR OUTSIDE OF MACHINE IN CLEAN CONTAINER IN SANITARY SOLUTION.
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- Complaint Re-Inspection
0 infractions
- Complaint
7 infractions
- 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
- All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING RAW CHICKEN, MONEY, AND COOKING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A CITATION ISSUED
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- 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. OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
- 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. INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVES, PREP TABLES, COUNTERS, SINKS, SLICER, FRYERS, GRILL.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENING IN WALLS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS. ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS.
- 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
- Short Form Complaint
0 infractions
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