BIG SAMS FOOD & CELLULAR
333 W 119TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60628 · Grocery Store
Inspection summary
BIG SAMS FOOD & CELLULAR has been inspected 13 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 6, 2010. The most recent inspection, on March 23, 2020, found no infractions.
3 of 13 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: Food temperature control, Pests and Chemicals and toxic substances.
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.
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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on November 8, 2016. For example:
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
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 November 8, 2016. For example:
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk
Cleaning products, sanitizers and pesticides must be labelled and stored away from food and food-contact surfaces. Inspectors flag chemicals that could end up in food, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.
Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 8, 2016. For example:
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 14, 2012. For example:
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
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 once on August 9, 2013. For example:
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
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.
13 inspections
- Canvass
0 infractions
- Canvass Re-Inspection
4 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND SALES AREA.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN CEILING VENT IN PREP AREA AND WALL VENT NEAR WALK-IN COOLER(DUST BUILDUP).
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- CLEAN INTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN SALES, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Canvass Re-Inspection
9 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- : FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
- 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
- NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN SANITIZER TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
- 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
- INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
- PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1386549 ON 11-6-15: 32-OBSERVED MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 36-OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND MISSING END CAPS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 38-OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTALL HAND SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND SALES AREA.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN CEILING VENT IN PREP AREA AND WALL VENT NEAR WALK-IN COOLER(DUST BUILDUP).
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- CLEAN INTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETER IN DISPLAY COOLER NEAR FRONT DOOR AND METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN SALES, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- Canvass
9 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
- 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
- NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN SANITIZER TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
- 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
- INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
- PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1386549 ON 11-6-15: 32-OBSERVED MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 36-OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND MISSING END CAPS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 38-OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTALL HAND SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND SALES AREA.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN CEILING VENT IN PREP AREA AND WALL VENT NEAR WALK-IN COOLER(DUST BUILDUP).
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- CLEAN INTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETER IN DISPLAY COOLER NEAR FRONT DOOR AND METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN SALES, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- Canvass Re-Inspection
6 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Inspector Comments: ONSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER, ALL COUNTER TOPS, POP SLEEVES, SHELVING UNITS, AND MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, AND IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES, MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR WALK IN COOLER. REMOVE PEELING PAINT OFF WALL ACCROSS FREOM WALK IN COOLER.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHEILDS AND MISSING END CAPS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- Inspector Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK, MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP SINK. INSTALL HAND SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA, AND SLOW DRAIN IN HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE AND PROVIDED STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass
10 infractions
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
- OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES. HOT TACO MEAT AT THE FRONT REGISTER AREA, 114F, .5 LBS VALUED AT $1, RAW GROUND BEEF SITTING IN WATER IN THE 3 COMP SINK, 45.6, 4.5 LBS VALUED $12.28. EMPLOYEE VOLUTARILLY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE AND COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND THE CASH REGISTER. SMALL FLIES PRESENT ON PREMISES ON BANANAS ON THE SERVICE COUNTER. FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4 INCH GAP IN CENTER AND AT BOTTOM ON BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, TREAT PREMISES FOR FLIES, AND INSTALL PROPER THESHOLDS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
- NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, COOKED TACO MEAT AND CHEESE, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- ONSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER, ALL COUNTER TOPS, POP SLEEVES, SHELVING UNITS, AND MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, AND IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES, MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR WALK IN COOLER. REMOVE PEELING PAINT OFF WALL ACCROSS FREOM WALK IN COOLER.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHEILDS AND MISSING END CAPS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK, MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP SINK. INSTALL HAND SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA, AND SLOW DRAIN IN HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE AND PROVIDED STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- OBSERVED CLUTTER IN DISHWASHING AND MOP SINK AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
- Canvass Re-Inspection
3 infractions
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
- IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF BEEF TACO FILLING STORED AND DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT 118F-120F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COOKED AND COOLED FOOD MUST BE REHEATED TO 165F AND MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE DURING SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
- NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED BEEF TACO FILLING AND CHEESE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
- Canvass
6 infractions
- 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
- NO SOAP PROVIDED AT THE FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK AND NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE LOCATED AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
- NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO NO PROOF OF CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
- 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
- HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. WASTE LINES FROM FRONT HAND SINK DRAINING DIRECTLY OUT OF THE REAR OF THE BUILDING. THE DRAIN IS NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO A WASTE LINE AND WASTE WATER IS DRAINING ONTO THE GROUND OUTSIDE. MUST REPAIR AND PROPERLY INSTALL ALL PLUMBING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- MUST REPAIR SMALL OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- MUST DETAIL CLEAN CABINETS AND ALL DIRTY SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- MUST REPAIR HEAVY LEAK AND PROVIDE THREE WORKING STOPPERS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
- Canvass Re-Inspection
3 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED SANDWICHES AND SLICED MELONS DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN DISPLAY COOLER.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN REAR. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- WALLS NEED CLEANING, PAINTING AND REPAIR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL BOX, ETC.
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- Canvass
6 infractions
- 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
- HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL EXPOSED SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER WHERE COFFEE, AND NACHOS WITH GROUND BEEF AND CHEESE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED SANDWICHES AND SLICED MELONS DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN DISPLAY COOLER.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN REAR. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- WALLS NEED CLEANING, PAINTING AND REPAIR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL BOX, ETC.
- 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
- REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
- 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
- Short Form Complaint
0 infractions
- License Re-Inspection
0 infractions
- License
2 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED TOWEL DEVICE IN WASHROOM AND AT EXPOSE HAND SINK BROKEN,MUST REPLACE.
- 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. OBSERVED 2- AREAS OF WALL,AND CEILING IN REAR STORAGE ROOM DAMAGE,LARGE HOLES. MUST REPAIR.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
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