MASHAWI
6257 N MCCORMICK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60659 · Restaurant
Inspection summary
MASHAWI has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 1, 2018. The most recent inspection, on October 15, 2021, found no infractions.
2 of 11 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, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food temperature control.
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.
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 4 separate inspections, most recently on April 9, 2021. For example:
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
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 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on April 7, 2021. For example:
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
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 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on February 10, 2020. For example:
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on April 9, 2021. For example:
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
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 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 14, 2019. For example:
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
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.
11 inspections
- Canvass
0 infractions
- Canvass Re-Inspection
4 infractions
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
- 3-305.11-OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST ELEVATE ONTO PROPER SHELVING TO PREVENT ANY SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- 4-602.13-OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST DEFROST.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- 6-202.14-OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF BATHROOM DOOR LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 6-501.114-OBSERVED BASKETS OF DIRTY LINENS, DIRTY MOPS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT NEAR BACK DOOR. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES AND ORGANIZE AREA.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
- Canvass Re-Inspection
7 infractions
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- 2-501.11-OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
- 3-305.11-OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST ELEVATE ONTO PROPER SHELVING TO PREVENT ANY SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
- 4-302.14-OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- 4-602.13-OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST DEFROST.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- 6-202.14-OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF BATHROOM DOOR LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 6-501.114-OBSERVED BASKETS OF DIRTY LINENS, DIRTY MOPS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT NEAR BACK DOOR. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES AND ORGANIZE AREA.
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
- 8-404.13(B:4)-PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS REPORT ON 2/10/2020, REPORT #2360199. #58-ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- Canvass
7 infractions
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
- OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST ELEVATE ONTO PROPER SHELVING TO PREVENT ANY SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
- OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST DEFROST.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF BATHROOM DOOR LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL TIGHT FITTED SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED BASKETS OF DIRTY LINENS, DIRTY MOPS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT NEAR BACK DOOR. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES AND ORGANIZE AREA.
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS REPORT ON 2/10/2020, REPORT #2360199. #58-ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- Canvass Re-Inspection
7 infractions
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- 2-501.11 - MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR THE CLEANING UP OF VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENTS, INCLUDING A SANITIZER EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, TO GO WITH THE WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
- 3-603.11- MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL ANIMAL FOODS ABLE TO BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
- MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS THAT ARE CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED AND EASILY READABLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS, AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS AT ALL TIMES. -
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- 4-101.19 - OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SHELF LINER THAT IS A NONABSORBENT, DURABLE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 6-101.11 - OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED ON THE DOOR FRAME IN THE BACK ROOM. OBSERVED RAW WOOD LIFTS USED IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST SEAL/PAINT SURFACES TO PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT, DURABLE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- 6-303.11 - MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING FOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- 12-102.13 - OBSERVED FACILITY HAS ALL NEW CERTIFIED MANAGERS. MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS, WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE, AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- Canvass
0 infractions
- Canvass
8 infractions
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- - MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR THE CLEANING UP OF VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENTS, INCLUDING A SANITIZER EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, TO GO WITH THE WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
- - MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL ANIMAL FOODS ABLE TO BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
- - MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS THAT ARE CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED AND EASILY READABLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS, AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS AT ALL TIMES. -
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- - OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE, NOT MAINTAINED. THE LAST SERVICE REPORT PROVIDED IN THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE IS DATED DECEMBER 2018. MUST PROVIDE ALL SERVICE REPORTS FROM THE LAST 12 MONTHS IN THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. IF THE LAST TWO PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS HAVE NOT BEEN CONDUCTED WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS; A RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS REQUIRED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED. -
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- - OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SHELF LINER THAT IS A NONABSORBENT, DURABLE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL. -
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- - OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED ON THE DOOR FRAME IN THE BACK ROOM. OBSERVED RAW WOOD LIFTS USED IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST SEAL/PAINT SURFACES TO PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT, DURABLE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. -
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- - MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING FOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. -
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- - OBSERVED FACILITY HAS ALL NEW CERTIFIED MANAGERS. MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS, WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE, AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- Canvass
13 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A) NO CITATION
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
- OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED STORED IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
- OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -7-38-005
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
- ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
- NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES . NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- MUST NOT USE UNPROTECTED WOOD DURING FOOD PREPARATION AND STORAGE
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- MUST PROVIDE PROPER COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES FOR EMPLOYEE AND UNISEX BATHROOM
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- NOTED THE BATHROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED KITCHEN CEILING TILES
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- Complaint Re-Inspection
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE, MUST NOT USE POROUS CEMENT BLOCKS, RAW WOOD OR WOOD COVERED WITH CARPETING.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
- ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
- NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Complaint
14 infractions
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
- SMALL TABLE TOP COOLER FOUND ON PREP TABLE WITH AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 49.6F WITH FOOD SUCH AS HEAVY CREAM AT 45.9F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
- THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS HEAVY CREAM AT 45.9F, 1 LB YOGURT SAUCE AT 44.4F. ALSO OBSERVED IN THE COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLER 6 LBS COOKED CHICKEN AT 44.5F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $26.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
- 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
- HAND WASHING SINK DESIGNATED FOR THE COOKS LINE AND THE DISH WASHING AREA FOUND NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISH WASHING AREA. SINK BLOCKED OFF BY TWO LARGE METAL RACK SHELVES WITH STORED CLEAN DISHWARES AND PREPARED FOODS COOLING. DISH WASHER WITH NO EASY ACCESS TO SINK. MANAGEMENT REMOVED SHELVING DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO THE DISH WASH AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
- PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #2144391 ON 2-1-18 NOT CORRECTED. #34- MISSING COVING/BASEBOARDS BEHIND THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, BEHIND THE WATER TANK, MOP SINK AREA. MUST PROVIDE. #36- MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. BULK RICE CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- MUST NOT USE SODA OR MILK PLASTIC CRATES AS SHELVING. FLOORS UNDER SHELVING MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING, MONITORING AND ALL STORED ITEMS ON SHELVING, INCLUDING SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.----MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR DISPOSABLE FOOD GRADE BAGS.---MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR EQUIPMENT. MUST BE A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN GAP/SEAM AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. SAME FLOOR FOUND
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- THE WALL BEHIND THE WALK-IN COOLER AND NEXT TO DRY FOOD STORAGE IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST PROPERLY SEAL.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN PREP AREA WHERE SERVICE COOLERS, PREP TABLE AND EQUIPMENT ARE LOCATED. AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE TO COOKS LINE/DISH EXPOSED HAND SINK BEING BLOCKED BY PREP STATIONS AND COOLERS.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE SMALL TABLE TOP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE THEIR PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
- 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
- ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT, HAT AND BEARD RESTRAINT.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
- ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
- NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
- License
4 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- MUST REMOVE PEELING, PLASTIC PROTECTING COVERING ON THE METAL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK. RAW WOODEN MOUNTING FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR HINGE AND DOOR HANDLE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- MISSING COVING/BASEBOARDS BEHIND THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, BEHIND THE WATER TANK, MOP SINK AND FRONT CASHIER AREA. MUST PROVIDE. CEMENT FLOORING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CRACKED AND WITH DIVOTS. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. FLOOR THRESHOLD ENTRANCE INTO THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- ALL OPEN HOLES AND CREVICES AROUND WALL ELECTRICAL OUTLETS MUST BE SEALED. ALL MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AND WASHROOMS MUST BE REPLACED.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
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