SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

7 LIONS BAR AND CELLAR.

BEAT. 18/100

130 S MICHIGAN AVE · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 11, 2018 · passed with conditions

Failed 3 of 12 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
4 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
52
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jan 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 11
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:2,&B)- OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN: -COOLER 51.8F, 2LBS OF COOKED SQUASH, $3.00 52.F, 1LB OF CESAR DRESSING, $2.00 53.7F, 1LB OF COOKED POTATOES, $3.00 50F, .50LB OF AVOCADO CREAM, $2.00 45.5F, 3LBS OF CHOPPED ROMAINE LETTUCE, $3.50 45.4F, 3LBS OF POACHED CHICKEN, $7.00 47.5F, 2LBS OF COOKED POTATOES, $5.00 47.5F, 1LB OF SLICED SHORT RIBS, $2.00 48.F, 2LBS OF EGGS, $3.00 47.8F, 3LBS OF HERB CREAM CHEESE, $7.00 WALK IN COOLER: 45.6F, 5LBS OF ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN, $315.00:12/9/18 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 20.50LBS, AT A TOTAL COST OF 352.50 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 5
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INACCURATE FOOD METAL STEM THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN GOOD WORKING ONES.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

SMALL PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY UTENSILS PROPERLY

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DISH ROOM FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING GROUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 9
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
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PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2145836 DATED MARCH 2, 2018; 19 - OBSERVED 2 OF THE 4 OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS DAMAGED AND NOT TIGHT FITTING, ALSO 2 OF THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WERE OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND OPENED AS WELL AS ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS, NEVER ALLOW GARBAGE TO OVERFLOW AND CLEAN OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND GROUND AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, CHOPPED GREENS) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, LOCATED INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED UTENSILS AND GLASSWARE BEING PRESET ON TABLES WITHOUT PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PRESET TABLES OR PRESET TABLES WITH THE UTENSILS PROTECTED AND THE GLASSWARE INVERTED OR SET TABLE UPON GUEST ARRIVAL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE COMPRESSOR OF THE PREP COOLERS LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING ABOVE THE REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A EXPOSED HAND SINK NEED AT THE BAR LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 2
2018
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT A SANITIZING LEVEL OF 0 PPM DURING THE INSPECTION. UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT WERE BEING WASHED WHILE SANITIZING LEVEL WAS AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS USE TEST STRIPS TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING LEVEL AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN A CHLORINE SANITIZING LEVEL OF 50-100 PPM AT ALL TIMES AND TO RE-WASH ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. SANITIZING BOTTLE WAS EMPTY DURING THE INSPECTION AND AN EMPLOYEE REFILLED THE BOTTLE, BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WAS SANITIZING AT 100 PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

OBSERVED 2 OF THE 4 OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS DAMAGED AND NOT TIGHT FITTING, ALSO 2 OF THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WERE OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND OPENED AS WELL AS ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS, NEVER ALLOW GARBAGE TO OVERFLOW AND CLEAN OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND GROUND AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, CHOPPED GREENS) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, LOCATED INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED UTENSILS AND GLASSWARE BEING PRESET ON TABLES WITHOUT PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PRESET TABLES OR PRESET TABLES WITH THE UTENSILS PROTECTED AND THE GLASSWARE INVERTED OR SET TABLE UPON GUEST ARRIVAL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE COMPRESSOR OF THE PREP COOLERS LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING ABOVE THE REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A EXPOSED HAND SINK NEED AT THE BAR LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 13
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE REAR WHITE REACH IN CHEST FREEZERIN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. -RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE LIQUOR ROOMS MUST BE SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THEM SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

THE FAN COVER INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COCO COLA COOLER IN THE PREP AREA HAS DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

THERE ARE LARGE POTS ON THE PREMISES THAT IS TOO BIG FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER GET A SINK OR DISH MACHINE LARGE ENOUGH TO FULLY SUBMERGE THE LARGE POTS OR REMOVE THE LARGE POTS. MAINTAIN SAME

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SEP 25
2017
FAILED
6 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

FOUND 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE REAR ICE MACHINE NEXT TO THE MOP SINK. ALSO, 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES WERE FOUND ON THE WALLS/CEILING IN THAT SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ACTIVITY, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

THE REAR WHITE REACH IN CHEST FREEZERIN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. -RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE LIQUOR ROOMS MUST BE SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THEM SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT ICE MACHINE HAS A PINKISH/BLACKISH SUBSTANCE ON IT AND THE CAN OPENER HAS OLD FOOD AND DIRT ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, THE FAN COVER INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COCO COLA COOLER IN THE PREP AREA HAS DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE CORNER AND UNDER/AROUND THE ICE MACHINES, COOKING/COOLING AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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

THE WALLS, CEILING TILES/VENTS, FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND THE LIGHT SHIELDS HAS DIRT, DUST AND BUGS ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

THERE ARE LARGE POTS ON THE PREMISES THAT IS TOO BIG FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER GET A SINK OR DISH MACHINE LARGE ENOUGH TO FULLY SUBMERGE THE LARGE POTS OR REMOVE THE LARGE POTS. MAINTAIN SAME

MAY 19
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF PORK AND 30LBS OF CHICKEN VACUUM PACKAGED BY THE FACILITY INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER AND 40LBS OF CHICKEN VACUUM PACKAGED BY THE FACILITY COOKING INSIDE OF THE OVEN. ALSO OBSERVED A CRYOVAC MACHINE IN THE REAR HALLWAY AT THE BACK DOOR. FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO APPROVED HACCP PLAN. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 90LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $200. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO APPROVED HACCP PLAN FOR VACUUM PACKAGING FOOD ITEMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, TUNA, AND RICE) ARE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN WITH BUILD UP AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS.

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

OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES WIT ACCUMULATED DUST IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES.

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

OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE FRONT HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

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

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER HOSE LEAKING AND THE SPRAYER HOSE SPRING IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SPRAYER HOSE AND PLUMBING.

DEC 8
2016
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 1
2016
FAILED
5 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

INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 8 LIVE COCROACHES IN KITCHEN BEHIND PREP TABLE AND ICE MAKER, ALSO FOUND OVER 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES UNDER BAR COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VILATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1950339 DATED 8-12-16 FOR VIOL (42) FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

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

SODA GUN DISPENSERS AND HOLDERS NOT CLEAN AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

STANING WATER ALONG WALL BASE IN DISH ROOM, INTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

DUST BUILD-UP ON KITCHEN CEILING VENTS AND WALK-IN COOLER FANS TOO, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 12
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITY NOT MAINTAING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE, FOUND 4 PREP COOLERS AT TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 51.3F-65.7F, COOLERS ARE USED TO STORE PERISHABLES. COOLERS ARE TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST WHEN REPAIRED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A).

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROEPR TEMPERATURE. FOUND 10 LBS 0F RAW BEEF PATTIES AT 62.2F, 10 LBS OF FISH AT 52.2F, 4 LBS OF DELI MEAT AT 54.4F, 4LBS OF HEAVY CREAM AT 55.5F ALL FOODS STORED AT SAID COOLER, ALSO FOUND 40LBS OF BEAN SOUP STORE IN WALK-IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE IN A LARGE BUCKET TIGHTLY CLOSED AT 62.2F, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SUCH FOOD ITEMS AT 40F OR LOWER AND COOL DOWN FOOD ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $200. CRITICAL CITAION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

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

DRIPPING NOTED IN WALK-IN FROM CONDENSATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

WITH HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

JAN 11
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE PREP TABLE WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAITN.

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

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP STORED ON MILK CRATE, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ON A CLEAN SURFACE.

JAN 26
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVED THE WOMENS RESTROOM DOOR MISSING A SELF CLOSURE DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING RESTROOM DOORS.

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