CHICAGO, IL - BRO-N-LAWS BAR-B-Q LLC received citations for health code violations during an inspection on 04/18/2023.
Situated at 3820 W CHICAGO AVE, the establishment is part of Humboldt Park's active food service sector. The Humboldt Park area undergoes regular health inspections as part of the city's comprehensive food safety monitoring program.
The inspection identified 5 distinct violations requiring correction. These findings represent specific conditions observed during the inspection that must be addressed to meet health code requirements.
The first violation concerned food temperatures. Inspectors documented: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures - Comments: Observed Improper Hot Holding of Tcs Food Chicken in Prep Area. Temperature Was 118f. All Hot Holding Foods Should Be 135f or Above. Discarded Approximately 3 Pounds of Food Product at a Cost of $15. Priority. 7-38-005. Citation Issued.. The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. Time-temperature abuse allows harmful bacteria to multiply to levels that can cause illness.
The second violation involved food temperatures. Inspectors documented: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures - Comments: Observed Improper Cold Holding Temperature of Tcs Food Turkey at 86.4f and Chicken Wings at 49.8f in 2-door Refrigerator. Approximately 20 Pounds of Food Product Discarded at a Cost of $30. Priority. 7-38-005. Citation Combined with Above.. The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. The CDC reports that temperature abuse is a factor in many foodborne illness outbreaks.
The third violation concerned food storage. Inspectors documented: Food Properly Labeled. Allergen cross-contact during storage can trigger severe reactions in sensitive individuals.
The fourth violation regarded certified food protection manager. Inspectors documented: Original Container - Comments: Observed Fish and Chicken Butter Out of the Original Containers Without Labels Containing the Product Name. Instructed to Label All Foods and Spices with Common Name That Are Out of the Original Containers.. The FDA Food Code mandates that at least one employee with supervisory responsibility be a certified food protection manager to ensure active managerial control. For more information, see FDA certified food protection manager requirements. Improper food handling by untrained staff increases illness risk.
The fifth violation involved pest prevention. Inspectors documented: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present - Comments: Observed Approximately 20-30 Rodent Droppings Throughout the Furnace Room. Instructed to Remove Droppings, Receive Additional Pest Control. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Flies can transfer pathogens from garbage and feces to food preparation areas.
Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.
This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/18/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.
This inspection was conducted on August 21, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were documented: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12: OBSERVED TWO DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ABOVE THE SANITIZING BASIN MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. HOT WATER WAS WORKING AT THE MENTIONED BASIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13: OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: OBSERVED THE WALLS NEAR WHERE THE BUCKETS OF SAUCE ARE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA WITH SAUCE SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS WHEN NECCESSARY. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVES ON WIPING THE MEAT PREP TABLE WITH A CLOTH AT THE FRONT PREP AREA, USED SAME CLOTH TO WIPE HANDS, AND THEN PROCEEDED TO PREPARE A FOOD ORDER. INSTRUCTED MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS AFTER NOTIFIED. PRIORITY 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED; PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 54.0�F. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0�F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. NO TCS FOOD ITEMS WERE FOUND STORED IN THE REFRIGERATOR. PRIORITY 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED; FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED TWO DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ABOVE THE SANITIZING BASIN MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. HOT WATER WAS WORKING AT THE MENTIONED BASIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALLS NEAR WHERE THE BUCKETS OF SAUCE ARE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA WITH SAUCE SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE AT THE TIME INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE CORNER NEAR THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS INACCESSIBLE WITH CART ON WHEELS IN FRONT OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CART AND HAVE HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE. COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.; PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS, TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL, FOODS (BEEF BURGERS, TURKEY LINKS AND PORK RIBS) IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA COLD HOLDING UNIT AND IN THE BACK AREA PREPARATION TABLE, AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WHICH 3 BEEF BURGERS AT 50.2F WORTH $33 AND 2 DIFFERENT CONTAINERS OF TURKEY LINKS (1 CONTATINER OF 1LBS TURKEY LINKS AT 52.8F WORTH $35 AND 2ND CONTAINER OF 30LBS TURKEY LINKS AT 45.6F WORTH $100) AND 35LBS OF PORK RIBS WORTH $200. SAID FOOD ITEMS TOSSED OUT IN THE GARBAGE AND DENATURED. COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.; WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA TABLE AND IN THE BACK FOOD PREP AREA TABLE BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. COS.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTS IN THE WOMEN AND MEN STAFF RESTROOMS WITH DIRTY LINTY DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURES IN BOTH WOMEN AND MEN STAFF RESTROOM WITH NO COVERING/SHIELDING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.; PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: VIOLATION #47 NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS REPORT #2583534, DATED 10/17/23. OBSERVED GARBAGE BAGS USED FOR STORING FOOD IN THE BACK AREA REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE USE OF GARBAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. VIOLATION #51 NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS REPORT #2583534, DATED 10/17/23. OBSERVED BOTH FAUCETS LEAKING ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH LEAKING FAUCETS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.; THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN WALKIN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11: OBSERVED GARBAGE BAGS USED FOR STORING FOOD IN REFRIGERATOR, CHEST FREEZER AND WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE GARBAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE GASKETS ON TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19: CHOPPED WOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED RED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR BASE OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR STORAGE. OBSERVED DRIED RED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: OBSERVED BOTH FAUCETS LEAKING ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH LEAKING FAUCETS AND MAINTAIN.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL NON-WORKING LIGHTS IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT COVERS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION; CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED; THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN WALKIN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 RAT DROPPINGS IN FACILITY, IN AREAS SUCH AS SMALL UTILITY CLOSET, BEHIND GREASE TRAP, UNDERNEATH STAIRS IN REAR STORAGE , IN AND OUTSIDE SMALL CLOSET NEXT TO EXIT DOOR AND NEAR PILES OF CHOPPED WOOD. OBSERVED TEN LARGE FLIES AND TEN SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RAT, LARGE FLY AND SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/17/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPTY BBQ SAUCE BUCKETS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND CHOPPED WOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER ON SHELF IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD SHELF LINER. ALL NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF SMOOTH MATERIAL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY STORE BAGS AND GARBAGE BAGS USED FOR STORING FOOD IN REFRIGERATOR, CHEST FREEZER AND WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE GROCERY AND GARBAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WHITE HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON SMALL TABLE NEAR SMOKER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARD.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE GASKETS ON TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR BASE OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR STORAGE. OBSERVED DRIED RED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH FAUCETS LEAKING ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH LEAKING FAUCETS AND MAINTAIN.; TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO TOILET TISSUE IN WOMEN OR MEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TOILET TISSUE SHALL BE AVAILABLE IN ALL WASHROOMS AT TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE TOILET TISSUE PROVIDED FOR BOTH WASHROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.; TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON EXTERIOR OF SMOKER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF SMOKER AND MAINTAIN.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT COVERS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL NON-WORKING LIGHTS IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.; PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING OF TCS FOOD CHICKEN IN PREP AREA. TEMPERATURE WAS 118F. ALL HOT HOLDING FOODS SHOULD BE 135F OR ABOVE. DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 3 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCT AT A COST OF $15. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.; PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD TURKEY AT 86.4F AND CHICKEN WINGS AT 49.8F IN 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. APPROXIMATELY 20 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCT DISCARDED AT A COST OF $30. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE.; FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FISH AND CHICKEN BUTTER OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-30 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.; CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.; WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER AT HOLD HOLDING AREA AND ON SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN GARAGE. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT BACTERIA GROWTH. ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXTREMELY DARK SURFACE AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR SMOKER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS, ICE, DIRT, AND FOOD RESIDUE ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN GARAGE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG THE WALL IN CORNERS AND UNDERNEATH PALLETS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN ALL AREAS, FRONT FOOD SERVICE, PREP, DISH WASHING, REAR STORAGE, AND GRILL AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS. UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. ESPECIALLY BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.; ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
Time-temperature abuse allows harmful bacteria to multiply to levels that can cause illness. The CDC reports that temperature abuse is a factor in many foodborne illness outbreaks. Allergen cross-contact during storage can trigger severe reactions in sensitive individuals. Improper food handling by untrained staff increases illness risk. Flies can transfer pathogens from garbage and feces to food preparation areas.
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