SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

25 DEGREES.

BEAT. 46/100

736 N CLARK ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 17, 2019 · passed with conditions

Failed 2 of 13 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
6 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
61
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Aug 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

EXCESSIVE DIRT AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ON DELI SLICER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE PROPERLY, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO DISCLAIMER FOR FOOD ADVISORY FOOT NOTE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN MENU.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA SHEDDING WHITE DUST, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH EASY TO CLEAN WALLS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

APR 27
2018
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND COOK LINE COOLERS WITHOUT PROPER DATE LABELING. MUST MARK ALL PREPARED FOODS WITH DATE PREPPED.

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

OBSERVED RACK HOLDING POTS AND PANS MOUNTED TO WALL DIRECTLY BELOW EXPOSED WASTEWATER LINE IN BASEMENT. MUST RELOCATE POTS/PANS STORAGE SO THEY ARE NOT DIRECTLY BELOW EXPOSED WASTEWATER LINES. OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING HOLDING LIQUOR AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT/SEAL THE SHELF SO IT IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED OILY RESIDUE ACCUMULATING IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE FRYERS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDING UP ON THE FAN IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND THE CEILING VENT IN LIQUOR STORAGE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FOOD AND BEVERAGES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR ROOM, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED LARGE HOLE (APPROX. 2 FEET WIDE) IN BASEMENT CEILING NEAR SODA RACK, AS WELL AS DAMAGED, COARSE CEILING SURFACE AROUND THE HOLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE HOLE AND SURROUNDING AREA SO CEILING IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED COARSE BRICK WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND SODA RACK AND BEVERAGE STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH THE WALL TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED EXPOSED, RAW WOOD CEILING IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST PAINT/SEAL CEILING TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED DOOR FRAME EDGES MISSING IN BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH DOOR FRAMES TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY GAPS AND UNSMOOTH EDGES. OBSERVED WOODEN CEILING BEAM IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH UNFINISHED, RAW WOOD SURFACES AND UNSEALED GAPS AND CREVICES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL GAPS AND CREVICES AND PAINT/SEAL THE RAW WOOD PORTIONS.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED UNSHIELDED GLASS BULBS IN 2 DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF BULBS.

APR 6
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SHELVES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE RUSTED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST RESTORE SURFACES OF SHLEVES TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANBLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FAN GUARD IN WALK IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR IN WEST CORNERS OF BAR UNCLEAN WITH DEBRIS AND DIRT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED LIGHTS IN BASEMENT NEED TO BE SHEILDED ABOVE AND NEAR ALL DRY STORAGE.

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

OBSERVED ALL RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT IN REAR BASEMENT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF GROUND AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL

APR 4
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REFRIGERATION UNIT/COLD HOLD UNIT FOUND 46.6F. TAG REMIANS

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

: OBSERVED SHELVES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE RUSTED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST RESTORE SURFACES OF SHLEVES TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANBLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.

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

: OBSERVED FAN GUARD IN WALK IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR IN WEST CORNERS OF BAR UNCLEAN WITH DEBRIS AND DIRT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED LIGHTS IN BASEMENT NEED TO BE SHEILDED ABOVE AND NEAR ALL DRY STORAGE.

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

OBSERVED ALL RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT IN REAR BASEMENT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF GROUND AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL.

MAR 31
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF COOLER/COLD HOLD UNIT CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING BEEF AND CHICKEN AT 50.0F. CRITICAL VIOLAITON 7-38-005 (A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE WITHIN REFRIGERATION/COLD HOLD UNIT INCLUDING: 2LBS OF PASTRAMI VALUED AT $8 AT 55.2F, 5LBS OF CHICKEN VALUED AT $15 AT 60.4F, 5LS OF TUNA STEAKS VALUED AT $15, 2LBS OF HOT DOGS AT 51.8 VALED AY $5, 4 LBS OF CHICKEN WINGS VALUED AT $15 AT 46.8F, 8 LBS OF BURGERS VALUED AT $20 AT 51.8F. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITCAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

SERIOUSOther
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IN BAR AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE. DISH MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

OBSERVED SHELVES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE RUSTED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST RESTORE SURFACES OF SHLEVES TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANBLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FAN GUARD IN WALK IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR IN WEST CORNERS OF BAR UNCLEAN WITH DEBRIS AND DIRT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED LIGHTS IN BASEMENT NEED TO BE SHEILDED ABOVE AND NEAR ALL DRY STORAGE.

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

OBSERVED ALL RESTAURNAT EQUIPMENT IN REAR BASEMENT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF GROUND AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL.

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APR 29
2016
PASSED
0 violations
APR 22
2016
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL PEST ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST ON WALLS AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 13
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR, IN THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST HAVE A PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP ALL THE TIMES DURING OPERATION OF BUSINESS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. MANAGER PROVIDED THE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL ON THE SAID EXPOSED SINK DURING INSPECTION.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD MUST HAVE A LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) AND DATED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER.

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

NO DRAIN BOARD ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL METAL DRAIN BOARD. NO LID FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR, WITH CONSUMMABLE ICE. MUST PROVIDE LIDS.

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

FAN GUARD OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE COOK LINE WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE WATER HEATER IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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

SEAL THE GAP BETWEEN THE CEILING AND WALLS ABOVE THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HOOD/CANOPY IN THE COOK LINE. FILTER ON THE HOOD/CANOPY ABOVE THE GRILL IN THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR. MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELLS FOR THE ICE CREAM STATION.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WASH CLOTH FOR CLEANING/WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARD, PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES,COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION,

MAY 19
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING GLASSES USING THE LOW TEMPERATURE SANITIZER MACHINE WITH CHLORINE TEST STRIP READING 00PPM AT THE BAR PREP AREA. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY FOR REPAIRS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING DOWN THE SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE START CLEANING THE GREASE CONTAINER. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

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

NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE BAR AND INSIDE BEAR COOLERS WITH SPILLS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH DISH WASHER AT THE REAR AND FLOORS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND /OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT THE FAR END OF BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.

MAY 20
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

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

SLOW DRAINAGE AT BAR HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

ICE SCOOPS STORED ON ICE CUBES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES.

MAR 28
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. ICE BUILD-UP ON THE CONDENSER OF WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE ADDRESSED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

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

CABINET UNDER HANDSINK AT WAIT STAFF AREA, FAN GUARDS OF COOLERS, INTERIOR FLOOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER NEE CLEANING. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

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

FLOORS AROUND DRAIN OF DISHMACHINE & ALL MOP SINK DRAINS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

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

ALL DUST PANS/BROOMS MUST BE STORED CLEAN & HUNG TO DRY, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. 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.

AUG 23
2011
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 18
2011
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. MUST MAINTAIN COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

GLASSWASHER AT BAR NEEDS TO BE SET UP AND PROPERLY DRAINING INTO A FLOOR DRAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE DISHROOM.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. WORKING VENTILATION IS NEEDED IN THE RESTROOMS.

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

PROVIDE DRAIN LINES FOR THE WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT.

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 EXCESS MATERIALS IN THE BASEMENT AND STORE REMAINING AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR. REMOVE THE BEER COOLER FROM THE BACK HALLWAY AREA.

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