SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

1000 LIQUORS / BIG CITY TAP.

YOUR CALL. 56/100

1000-1012 W BELMONT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 22, 2026 · passed

9 of 19 inspections passed, 3 failed, 7 passed with conditions. 16 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
9 passed · 7 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
91
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Aug 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 22
2026
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

JAN 16
2025
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF REAR ICE MACHINE NEAR BEER COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN AT COOKS LINE WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED MOLD ON BEER COOLER STORAGE SHELVES IN COOLER BEHIND NORTHWEST BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BOTTLED BEER, DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER IN UNUSED SEATING AREA SOUTH OF EAST DANCE FLOOR, UNDERNEATH REAR STORAGE RACKS NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER AND UNDERNEATH STEPS TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ALL KEPT ITEMS ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NONPOROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

JAN 5
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (GRAVY,SOUR CREAM, CHEESE, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- BAR GUN HOLDERS WITH SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP, OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

MAR 14
2023
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME DRY FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINER AT REAR STORAGE AREA.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED, A GAP OF 1/4" AT REAR EXIT DOOR(BOTTOM PART).REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST/INSECT ENTRY

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER PIPE IS LEAKING EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN. REPAIR/REPLACE

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

PROVIDE LID AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

OCT 22
2021
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST PROVIDE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS. NO PLASTIC WRAP AS STOPPERS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED EXCESSIVE RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE TABLETOP CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS AFTER EACH USE.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNUSED BOX FREEZER STORED IN REAR BAR MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HOLES IN THE WALLS UNDER THE REAR BAR HAND WASHING SINK AND THE KITCHEN BEHIND THE GARBAGE CAN. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES/OPENINGS THROUGHOUT.-----NOTED A RAW BRICK WALL WITH OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES, AND HOLES NEXT TO THE MEAT SLICER. MUST SEAL THE BRICK WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MISSING CEILING TILES IN SEVERAL AREAS OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE RECENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE.

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NOV 7
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT STILL UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED BROKEN/LOOSE LID AT THE BEER COOLER AT ONE OF THE BARS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2320842 DATED 10/31/2019 STILL NOT CORRECTED. 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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.

OCT 31
2019
FAILED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12 (A) COS OUT P 05/24/2019 NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASH OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA (NO WATER RUNNING AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE FOR HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS SHOULD BE 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

CRITICALOther
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

NOTED HEAVY BUILD UP ON CONDENSATION UNIT AND SHELVES DRIPPING ONTO FOOD ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES INSIDE THE FREEZER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $40.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS.INSTRUCTED DEFROST AND REPAIR THE CONDENSATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED BROKEN/LOOSE LID AT THE BEER COOLER AT ONE OF THE BARS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED A LARGE HOLE ON WALL UNDERNEATH THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2200335 DATED 7/31/2018 NOT CORRECTED. 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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.

AUG 7
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012A. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

JUL 31
2018
FAILED
6 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012A. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR BAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION FOUNDATION. 7-38-030C. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR BAR.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND 4 LIVE ROACHES UNDER FRONT BAR AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020A. MUST ELIMINATE ROACHES, NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR, AND CLEAN AFFCTED AREAS.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER BAR AREAS BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 5
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.(HANDLES HAMBURGER, HOT DOGS, ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND BACK BAR AT PREMISES WITH NO EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 27
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN THE FACILITY FOR MOST RECENT INSPECTION DATED 6/27/16. INSTRUCTED THAT THE MOST CURRENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B)

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW FOR BURGERS AND STEAKS THAT ARE COOKED TO CUSTOMER ORDER. INSTRUCTED THAT A PROPER CONSUMER ADVISORY PLACARD MUST BE POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW OR IN THE MENU WHEN RARE OR UNDERCOOKED MEAT, POULTRY AND SEAFOOD PRODUCTS ARE OFFERED FOR SERVICE. A CONSUMER ADVISORY PLACARD WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION AND POSTED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE FOR KITCHEN WALK IN COOLER (COOLER DOOR IS CURRENTLY BEING HELD SHUT BY A GARBAGE CAN).

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR INOPERABLE FAN IN MEN'S SIDE BAR RESTROOM.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE ALL MOPS AND BROOMS INVERTED OR 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

JUN 27
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND COUNTERS NOT CLEAN BY MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

BARTENDER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

SEP 2
2015
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 25
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE, INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND EXPOSED HANDWASING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE LIQUOR 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMNET. MUSTREPLACE/MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DDETAIL CLEAN CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE DIRT/DRBIS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINATIN.

APR 30
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE NOTED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZE. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A).

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS AT FRONT BARS AND KITCHEN AREA. DETAIL CLEAN TOP OF PREP TABLES, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ICE BINS, HANDWASH SINKS AND SHELVING AT FRONT BARS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS UNDERNEATH PALLETS, IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA UNDER AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST ELEVATE LIQUOR 6 INCHES OF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, REAR STORAGE AREAS, AND BASEMENT.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF 3COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

OCT 22
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BAR AREAS.

SEP 14
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE.

AUG 13
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

VIOLATION REMAINS

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

VIOLATION REMAINS

AUG 6
2010
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED 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 REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF UNIT CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO PAPER TOWELS AND WERE OBSERVED AT THE BAR HANDSINK, PREP AREA HANDSINK. ALSO OBSERVED NO HANDSOAP AT THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN THE LIQUOR STORE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC AND FROM CONTAMINATION DUE TO NO ICE BIN COVER FOR THE ICE BIN. THE ICE BIN IS IN THE PUBLIC WAY AND IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. ALSO OBSERVED THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE IN THE ICE BIN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE COLD PLATE FROM CONSUMABLE ICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. ONE OF THE PUBLIC WASHROOMS IS NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE TOILET BOWL WHEN THE TOILET IS FLUSHED. MANAGEMENT IS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

MINORSanitation
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. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE SHELVES OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE CAN OPENER AT THE PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
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. OBSERVED WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE TOILET STALLS IN THE RESTROOMS. MAINTAIN THE FLOORS DRY.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE DRAIN LINE FOR THE WALK-IN FREEZER DRAINING INTO THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN. MUST INSTALL DRAIN LINES FOR ALL OF THE SODA GUNS BEHIND THE BARS.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. REMOVE THE PET BEDS FROM THE OFFICE AREA.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. HAIR RESTRAINT IS NEEDED FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

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