NEW MODERN GRILL

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1763331 DATED 4/21/16: #32: DIRTY SHELVING WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER FLAT GRILL, THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE TO ADHERE INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. #33: EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. EXTERIOR OF THE REAR GLASS DOOR COOLER STICKY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. #34: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS: UNDER COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, UNDER REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER PREP TABLE AND SHELVING IN REAR PREP, UNDER,BEHIND AND AROUND ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. ALL STORED ITEMS AND SHELVING MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE. MUST CORRECT ALL AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKING FOR PRODUCTS THAT ARE COOKED AND HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS (POTATOES AND SAUSAGE).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DEFROST BOTH CHEST FREEZERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. NOTED SOILED TAPE WRAPPED AROUND THE CINNAMON SHAKER. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN THE SHAKER TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. NOTED THE PLASTIC CONTAINER HOLDING POTATOES TO BE CRACKED DOWN THE SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD BROKEN CONTAINERS THAT ARE NO LONGER DURABLE, OR EASILY CLEANABLE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP IN THE LOWER INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED THE TILES SEPARATING FROM THE FOOT RAIL AT THE DINER BAR, SHOWING A GAP INTO THE FLOOR CAVITY UNDERNEAT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FOOT RAIL SO THERE ARE NO GAPS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB IN THE REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST NOT USE A PLATE AS A SCOOP FOR FOODS INSIDE COOLER. FOOD SCOOPS MUST HAVE HANDLE STORED UPWARD OUTSIDE OF FOODS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DIRTY SHELVING WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER FLAT GRILL, THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINERS FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. DIRTY/RUSTY FOOD SHELVING IN THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE RUST. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE TO ADHERE INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. EXTERIOR OF THE REAR GLASS DOOR COOLER STICKY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS: UNDER COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, UNDER REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER PREP TABLE AND SHELVING IN REAR PREP, UNDER,BEHIND AND AROUND ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. FLOOR AT THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND REAR ENTRANCE TO REAR STORAGE, IN POOR REPAIR WITH UNEVEN, PEELING FLOOR TILES. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. ALL STORED ITEMS AND SHELVING MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOT ON CLOTH TOWELS ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL REFRIGERATIONS GASKETS AND THE SHELVES INSIDE THE TALL 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT AND TO MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND TO MAINTAIN.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED A BLACK, GREASY MATERIAL ON THE JOINTS OF BOTH OUTER COMPARTMENTS WHERE THE DIVIDERS ATTACH TO THE SINK AT THE EAST 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY UNABLE TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE DUE TO THE BLACK, GREASY MATERIAL COMING OFF IN THE WASH AND SANITIZE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE SAID MATERIAL AND TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS AND TO MAINTAIN CLEAN AND FREE OF TOXIC MATERIALS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND TIN FOIL USED AS SHELVING AND SURFACE LINERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY GASKETS ON REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE AND TO MAINTAIN.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORED UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT AT FRONT COOKING AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR THROUGOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY ALL CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALL TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR STORE AREAS NEXT TO WATER HEATER AND REAR ROOM BY WASHROOM.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT. DETAIL CLEAN WALL INSIDE WASHROOM REMOVE DIRT BUILD-UP.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE REAR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE SOFT DRINKS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM THE WALL.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3 COMPATMENTSINK LOCATED AT FRONT COOKING LINE MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GRIME BUILD UP AT THE FRONT SERVICE COOKING LINE ON THE SIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER. MUST ALSO CLEAN FOOD SPLASHES AT THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF 1DR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN MIDDLE STORAGE AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GRIMMY FLOOR UNDER FRONT SERVICE COOKING LINE UNDER DEEP FRYERS AND 2DR REFRIGERATOR.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB AT THE 1DR FREEZER IN THE BACK AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET BASE OF 3COMP SINK LOCATED BETWEEN THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE AND THE COFFEE MAKER ACROSS FROM THE LOTTO MACHINE.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REAR SLIDING 2DOOR COOLER AT ALL TIMES. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN THE ICE BOX FREEZERS AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST REPAINT ALL RUSTY RACKS INSIDE 2DR COOLER NEXT TO COOKING LINE. MUST REMOVE EXCESS FROST BUILD-UP AT ALL ICE BOX FREEZERS IN THE REAR AREA. MUST REPAINT RUSTY REAR DOOR.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR THROUGOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY ALL CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALL TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR STORE AREAS NEXT TO WATER HEATER.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET BASE AT 3COMP SINK ACROSS FROM MAIN COOKING LINE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED IMPROPER FOOD CONTACT SURFACES USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS. MUST USE DURABLE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR CONTAINERS WHICH CAN BE WASHED AND SANITIZED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, SIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER AND STEAM TABLE, STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYER.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING INTO A BUCKET FROM THE HVAC UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, SIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER AND STEAM TABLE, STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYER.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING INTO A BUCKET FROM THE HVAC UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED BY CDPH. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE MACHINE. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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 APPROX. 75 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AREA WHERE THE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES ARE STORED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, SIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER AND STEAM TABLE, STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING INTO A BUCKET FROM THE HVAC UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.