LA FONTANELLA
2414 S OAKLEY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60608 · Restaurant
Inspection summary
LA FONTANELLA has been inspected 16 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 7, 2010. The most recent inspection, on August 9, 2021, found no infractions.
2 of 16 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, Pests and Chemicals and toxic substances.
Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.
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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 8, 2019. For example:
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
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 2 times on May 18, 2017. 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 once on March 21, 2016. For example:
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
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 once on June 10, 2015. For example:
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
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 December 14, 2011. For example:
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
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.
16 inspections
- Canvass
0 infractions
- Canvass
5 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED THE REAR CUTTING BOARD STAINED AND PITTED INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- Canvass
1 infraction
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS IN BASEMENT OF DEBRIS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- Canvass Re-Inspection
1 infraction
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- MUST INSTALL A WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass
9 infractions
- 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
- OBSERVED WATER ACTIVELY FLOODING INTO THE BASEMENT THROUGH A BROKEN WATER LINE AT THE FOUNDATION WALL/FLOOR JUNCTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND TO MAINTAIN THE BASEMENT FLOOR DRY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
- 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
- CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM. THERE IS CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS OVER ALL SURFACES IN THE WASHROOM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
- 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
- OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED. THERE ARE MULTIPLE BAGS AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS STORED ON THE GROUND NEXT TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN THE ALLEY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT ALL GARBAGE IS ABLE TO BE CONTAINED WITHIN THE DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
- NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE IN THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES FROM THE ICE BIN OR INSTALL AN ICE BIN WITH A COLD PLATE THAT IS NOT IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT CEMENT FLOOR FILLED WITH WATER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE BASEMENT FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- REPLACE THE WATER SOAKED DRYWALL IN THE BASEMENT ESPECIALLY IN THE WASHROOM.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- REMOVE ANY EXCESS CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
- 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
- Canvass
0 infractions
- Canvass Re-Inspection
1 infraction
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- OBSERVED OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ELEVATE (AT LEAST 6 INCHES) UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- Canvass
6 infractions
- 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
- OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A PREP TABLE LINER IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THRU OUT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- OBSERVED A PINKISH/BROWN SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- OBSERVED MINOR DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALL AND IN THE CORNERS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS ARE NEEDED ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- OBSERVED OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ELEVATE (AT LEAST 6 INCHES) UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
- 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
- Canvass Re-Inspection
5 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- REPAIR FLOOR AND REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- REPLACE MISSING COVER ON VENTILATION FAN IN MEN WASHROOM.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK IN BAR AREA.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
- PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Canvass
6 infractions
- 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
- 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL EXTENDING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT TO REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- REPLACE MISSING COVER ON VENTILATION FAN IN MEN WASHROOM.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK IN BAR AREA.
- 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
- ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
- PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
- 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
- Canvass
5 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- FOUND A HOLE IN BASEMENT FLOOR NEAR BACK STAIRWAY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON WALL BEHIND STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
- 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
- FOUND SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- FOUND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL, AND MAINTAIN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, MEAT SLICER AND CAN OPENER BLADE.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STOVE IN KITCHEN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. SOME CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN WASHROOM; REPLACE OR SEAL WHERE NEEDED. SOME MISSING/WORN FLOOR TILE BEHIND BAR; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- CLEAN WALL BEHIND STOVE TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP. CLEAN LOWER WALLS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED. PAINT KITCHEN WALLS AND CEILINGS WHERE PREVIOUSLY PATCHED AREAS FROM CRACKED PAINT WAS REMOVED.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE SHELVES IN DETAIL.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- THE BACK OF STOVES ARE COVERED WITH DUST, CLEAN OFF THE DUST BUILDUP. THE ICE MACHINE IS STAINED ON THE INTERIOR LIP; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY UNDER THE STOVE AND PREP TABLE, CLEAN THE FLOOR AND DETAIL.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- THE KITCHEN WALLS AND BASEBOARDS ARE YELLOWING AND DIRTY, CLEAN AND REPAINT THE WALLS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND CLEAN.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 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. THE THREE REACH IN FREEZERS HAS ICE BUILDUP LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DRFROST AND CLEAN THEM.
- 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. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETER TO THE REACHIN COOLER.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Canvass
5 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. LABEL THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS FLOUR, SUGAR ECT.
- 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. FOOD STORAGE SHELVES HAS SOME CHIPPED PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.
- 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. THE THREE REACH IN FREEZERS THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN SAME.
- 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. FOUND MOLD ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE TOILET IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
- 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. THE MENS TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT HAS MOLD ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE TO REMOVE THE MOLD AND THEN PAINT SAME. SOME PEELING PAINT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT SAME.
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- Special Events (Festivals)
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- RAW WOOD AND RUSTY SURFACES. PAINT BOTH WITH A NON-TOXIC PAINT. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVES ETC.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- SEAL ALL OPENINGS ON WALLS, MAKING WALLS TIGHT FITTING WITHOUT HOLES AROUND PIPED, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS NO CRACKS OR CREVICES PREVENTING INSECT HORBAGE. PAINT WHERE NEEDED WITH A LIGHT COLORED NON-TOXIC PAINT.
- 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
- MAKE TOILET DOOR SELF CLOSING.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
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