NEW PINE VALLEY RESTAURANT

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: NON COMPLIANCE WITH THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOTED ON 05/24/2016, REPORT #1931474, 45-OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT NOT MET INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS NON COMPLIANT SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED DATED.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP, DINING, WASHROOM AREAS, STORAGE AREAS, CLOSET AREAS(DIRT, DEBRIS).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN MASSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN OR REPLACE HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREP AREAS WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN WALLS IN DISH WASHING AND FOOD PREP AREAS WHERE NEEDED.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT, AND LONG STEM METAL THERMOMETERS FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR STORAGE ROOM NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR, AND PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS NEEDED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UNABLE TO GAIN ACCESS TO BASEMENT AREA PREVIOUS INSPECTION, CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT AREA,

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL NOTED ON PREMISES. 70 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, IN BOTH DISH WASHING AREAS, REAR FOOD PREP AREA, REAR DINING ROOM AREA, IN SMALL OFFICE AREA IN MAIN DINING AREA, IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND IN FURNACE CLOSET. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS, FLOORS, CEILINGS, AND REAR SCREEN DOOR WHICH MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING AT THE BOTTOM AND SIDES(OPENINGS GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH NOTED) AND TORN SCREEN MUST BE REPLACED. MUST ALSO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND REQUEST A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OVERFLOWING TRASH FOUND IN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER 6 INCHES ABOVE THE RIM OF THE RECEPTACLE. MUST KEEP THE LIDS CLOSED ON THE DUMPSTER. MUST ALSO CONSIDER ADDING AN ADDITIONAL RECEPTACLE OR PICK-UP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MGR ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(EGGS, GRITS, SANDWICHES etc), NOR FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR CURRENT RECEIPT OF ENROLLMENT PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION . SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON PREMISES FOR DISH WASHING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: NON COMPLIANCE WITH THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOTED 12-9-15 ON REPORT # 1591457: -45-OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT NOT MET INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION 7-42-090.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED DATED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DEFROST ALL DEEP FREEZERS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP ON THE INSIDE OF THE UNITS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS, BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT, ALL DINING TABLES IN REAR UNUSED DINING AREA, ALL SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER, AND STORAGE SHELVES REAR STORAGE ROOM NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP, DINING, WASHROOM AREAS, STORAGE AREAS, CLOSET AREAS(DIRT, DEBRIS, GREASE, DROPPINGS).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN MASSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN OR REPLACE HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREP AREAS WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN WALLS IN DISH WASHING AND FOOD PREP AREAS WHERE NEEDED.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT, AND LONG STEM METAL THERMOMETERS FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR STORAGE ROOM NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR, AND PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS NEEDED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON THE ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND REACH IN FREEZER(REAR) AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER (FRONT). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE INSIDE OF THE FRYER LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS IN THE WASHROOM AND IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT NOT MET INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 20-30 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA AND RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BACON), HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, IN THE REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE REAR WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON THE ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND REACH IN FREEZER(REAR) AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER (FRONT). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE INSIDE OF THE FRYER LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS IN THE WASHROOM AND IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT NOT MET INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SOME AREAS OF THE CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR AREAS WHERE NEEDED. SEAL SMALL HOLE IN FLOOR OF BASEMENT UNDER THE STAIRS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS ON CEILINGS IN WASHROOMS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN THE UTILITY SINK AND THE THREE COMP SINK; MUST INTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE UTILITY SINK AND THREE COMP SINK.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UNNECESSARY EXCESSIVE ITEMS IN BASEMENT AREA AND SOME IN STORAGE AREA IN REAR OF RESTAURANT BEHIND THE PREP AREA; MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT.

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT ANY SINKS. FOUND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 56F, WATER TEMP WAS TAKEN AGAIN AFTER TEN MINUTES AND HAD REACHED 71F. HOT WATER TANK RECOVERED BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ESTABLISHMENT MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES OF OPERATION. RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A LARGER HOT WATER TANK IF NECESSARY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED THIRTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA; MUST CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN. RECOMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER GREASY; CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, IN STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT. SOME AREAS OF THE CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR AREAS WHERE NEEDED.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEMS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS. OBSERVED SOME DUST ON VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS; REMOVE DUST FROM VENTS. SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES OBSERVED; REPLACE TILES WHERE NEEDED.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NO LIGHTSHIELDS OBSERVED ON LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA; MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ALL LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE MENS WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT CONNECTED; MUST RECONNECT SO THAT DOOR IS SELF-CLOSING.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION (EXHAUST) SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA IS NOT WORKING; MUST REPAIR VENTILATION SYSTEM. NO SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN THE UTILITY SINK AND THE THREE COMP SINK; MUST INTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE UTILITY SINK AND THREE COMP SINK.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETERS FOUND IN REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA; MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UNNECESSARY EXCESSIVE ITEMS IN BASEMENT AREA AND SOME IN STORAGE AREA IN REAR OF RESTAURANT BEHIND THE PREP AREA; MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESARRY ARTICLES/CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND BE ABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREA

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: MICE DROPPINGS (OVER 30) NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN CORNERS AND ON STORAGE SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOMS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, SAUSAGE, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: GAPS AND HOLE NOTED ALONG WALLBASE AND HOLE IN REAR STORAGE ARA. INSTD TO SEAL SAME.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESARRY ARTICLES/CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND BE ABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREA

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESARRY ARTICLES/CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND BE ABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREA

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON STORAGE SHELVES AND ALONG WALLBASE IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. FRONT AND READ DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND RODENT PROOF DOORS AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT MAINTAINED, EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE DRAINING PROPERLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS AT FRONT LINE. INSTD TO PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES. EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP IN FREEZERS. REMOVE ICE. ROTTING WOOD BY SURROUNDING REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MICROWAVES, STORAGE SHELVES, AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS IN REAR NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT OUT IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPLACE LIGHT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTD TO LOCATE OR INSTALL SAME.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND INTERIOR THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS IN REAR. PROVIDE SAME.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESARRY ARTICLES/CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND BE ABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREA.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: THE TONGS WITH GREASY HANDLES ARE STORED IN WATER BY THE GRILL. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE TONGS AND STORE THEM IN A CLEAN, DRY PLACE AFTER BEING SANITIZED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE SIDES OF THE GRILLS AND THE SHELVING BELOW ARE GREASY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS UNTIL THEY COME CLEAN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOOR PERIMETER HAVE SOME GREASE BUILDUP BEHIND THE FRYER AND LOOSE DEBRIS BEHIND THE REFRIGERATORS, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE EAST WALL IS BOARDED UP BECAUSE A VEHICLE DAMAGED THE WALL, SEAL THE SMALL GAPS AT THE TOP AND SIDES SO YOU CAN'T SEE LIGHT COMING THROUGH.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OPEN CANS OF BEANS WERE FOUND IN THE CAN, DISCARD THE CAN AFTER OPENING AND STORE OPEN FOOD IN A SANITARY CONTAINER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE REFRIGERATOR INTERIORS HAVE SOME FOOD BUILDUP; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE REFRIGERATOR INTERIORS. THE FRONT COUNTERS HAVE SOME DIRTY BUILDUP WHERE THE DISHES AND BUS TUB IS KEPT, CLEAN THE FRONT COUNTER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE BASEBOARDS ARE DIRTY AND DAMAGED UNDER THE REAR KITCHEN HAND SINK, FRONT STOVE AND REAR PANTRY AREA, CLEAN AND REPAIR THE BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY. THE CEILING TILE WEST OF THE FRONT KITCHEN HOOD IS STAINED, CLEAN, PAINT OR REPLACE AS NEEDED SO IT IS CLEAN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: THE REAR PANTRY IS OVERLOADED WITH PRODUCT AND UNORGANIZED, CLEAN OUT AND ORGANIZE THE PANTRY AND MAINTAIN IN AN ORGANIZE MANNER.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE A WIPING CLOTH IN A LIGHT BLEACH SOLUTION ( 1oz PER GALLON OF WATER) TO WIPE DOWN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS DAILY.