Chicago
18
BEAT

Acme Hotel Company/the Berkshire

15 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611 · Streeterville · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Troubled record — failed 9 of 21 inspections for sanitation, documentation & training

Inspections
21
10 passed
Last Inspected
2025-06-02
Pass Rate
48%
9 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Failed 9 inspections (2025, 2024, 2023...)
Sanitation issues found across 53 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 53×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Other minor
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Food Storage & Handling critical
2025-06-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED IN REAR PREP AT 3-COMP SINK A BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE FROM TOP OF WALL AND EXTENDS TO THE BOTTOM OF WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT, MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2025-04-23 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED �FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES AND A VALID MUST REMAI...

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITH NO POLICY AND NO KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A CLEAN UP POLICY AND ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (*MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHE...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CHLORINE CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT, MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED PAINTED BRICK WALL IN REAR PREP PAINT IS PEELING INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED IN REAR PREP AT 3-COMP SINK A BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE FROM TOP OF WALL AND EXTENDS TO THE BOTTOM OF WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2024-06-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID SANITIATION CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDAT...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP MISSING COMPRESSOR COVER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILE INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES A IN REAR PREP.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST DEBRIS ON VENTILATION SYSTEM IN FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINATIN.

2024-06-11 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID SANITIATION CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDAT...

serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHL...

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

TEST KITS/ TEST STRIPS OR OTHER DEVICES IS NOT AVAILABLE TO THE EMPLOYEES TO MEASURE SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRATION.FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A TEST KIT OR OTHER MEASURING DEVICES FOR THE EMPLOYEES CAN MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AND AVOID A C...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP MISSING COMPRESSOR COVER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILE INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES A IN RAER PREP.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST DEBRIS ON VENTILATION SYSTEM IN FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINATIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE NOT CORRECTED REPORT #2585404 DATED 11/17/23. #55. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ... COFFEE PREP UNDER EQUIPMENT, IN REAR PREP UNDER SPRAYER AND DISHMACHINE, ALONGSIDE ICE MACHINE AND DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT ...

2023-11-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN BAR AND PREP AREAS. INSTURCTED TO PROVIDE

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES. NOTED INSIDE OF UPRIGHT COOLER AND DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FAUCET NECK AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ... COFFEE PREP UNDER EQUIPMENT, IN REAR PREP UNDER SPRAYER AND DISHMACHINE, ALONGSIDE ICE MACHINE AND DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE. NOTED FLOOR DRAINS WITH TRASH AND ORGANIC MATTER, MUST R...

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

2023-11-15 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN BAR AND PREP AREAS. INSTURCTED TO PROVIDE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

SEE VIOLATION # 60

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SOILED MILK CRATES USED FOR STORAGE AND ELEVATION IN ALL PREP AREAS, WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE SPACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES. NOTED INSIDE OF UPRIGHT COOLER AND DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FAUCET NECK AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ... COFFEE PREP UNDER EQUIPMENT, IN REAR PREP UNDER SPRAYER AND DISHMACHINE, ALONGSIDE ICE MACHINE AND DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE. NOTED FLOOR DRAINS WITH TRASH AND ORGANIC MATTER, MUST R...

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # #2584464 ON NOVEMBER 2, 2023 DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. VIOLATION STATES "OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMAL...

2023-11-02 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN BAR AND PREP AREAS. INSTURCTED TO PROVIDE.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED APPROXIMATLEY 5 LBS COOKED PASTA WITH RED SAUCE @ IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE @ 48.5F. SAID FOOD ITEM WAS STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BEL...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA, ON WALLS BEHIND DISH MACHINE, ON EMPTY LIQUOR BOTTLES AND COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO ...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SOILED MILK CRATES USED FOR STORAGE AND ELEVATION IN ALL PREP AREAS, WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE SPACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES. NOTED INSIDE OF UPRIGHT COOLER AND DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FAUCET NECK AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ... COFFEE PREP UNDER EQUIPMENT, IN REAR PREP UNDER SPRAYER AND DISHMACHINE, ALONGSIDE ICE MACHINE AND DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE. NOTED FLOOR DRAINS WITH TRASH AND ORGANIC MATTER, MUST R...

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

2022-12-01 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2019-09-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED TCS DESSERTS IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL WITH THE BUSINESS NAME WITH ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, NAME OF FOOD, ANY ALLERGENS AND WEIGHT.

2019-09-20 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS USING COFFEE STATION HAND WASH SINK FOR RINSING UTENSILS AND DUMPING COFFEE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE THE HAND WASH SINK FOR OTHER THAN HANS WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED TCS DESSERTS IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL WITH THE BUSINESS NAME WITH ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, NAME OF FOOD, ANY ALLERGENS AND WEIGHT.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND ABOUT 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN AND BAR, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF DUSTY ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN HOLDER.

2018-06-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE OVEN AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CEILING TILE AT SAID LOCATION.

2018-06-21 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING TILES AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS AT REAR PREP AREA, FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS AT REAR PREP AREA, FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT REAR PREP AREA, SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND FOOD DEBRIS/D...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALLS/CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AT PREP AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION COVER ABOVE REAR PREP AREA, FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT REAR PREP AND DISHWASH AREA AND ONE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE OVEN AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING T...

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT ABOVE DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.

2017-05-12 Pass Complaint
1
minor Chemical Safety

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

no consumer advisory posted, bar serves raw oysters, instructed to post.

2017-01-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

NARROW OPENING BOTTLES ARE REUSED AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS, INSTRUCTRED TO DISCONTINUE USING FOR IMPROPER WASHING, USE FOOD CONTAINER WITH WIDE OPENING FOR PROEPR WASHING.

minor Facility Condition

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

FRONT DISPLAY PASTRIES CASE MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

2017-01-05 Fail Canvass
4
serious Food Temperature

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

Previous minor violation not corrected from report # 1771031 dated 5-18-16 for violation (38) MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHHINE AND MAINTAIN ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO REROUTE THE DISCHARGE LINE RUNNING TO THE EXPOSE...

minor Sanitation

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

NARROW OPENING BOTTLES ARE REUSED AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS, INSTRUCTRED TO DISCONTINUE USING FOR IMPROPER WASHING, USE FOOD CONTAINER WITH WIDE OPENING FOR PROEPR WASHING.

minor Facility Condition

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

FRONT DISPLAY PASTRIES CASE MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

minor Sanitation

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

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS ( HAND LOTION )STORED ON FOOD SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY.

2016-05-18 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BURNT CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

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

MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHHINE AND MAINTAIN ONSITE.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

INSTRUCTED TO REROUTE THE DISCHARGE LINE RUNNING TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK FROM THE DRAIN PLATE ON TOP OF THE BAR. EXPOSED HAND SINKS ARE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY.

minor Sanitation

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

POOR VENTILATION IN THE REAR PREP AREA COMING FROM THE CONVECTION OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE OVEN TO PREVENT SMOKE ACCUMULATION IN THE PREP.

2015-05-20 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE LEFT ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT IS BROKEN. MUST REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE RIGHT ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE WATER ON FLOORS IN BAR AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN DUSTY VENT COVER ABOVE REAR PREA AREA AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.

2014-04-14 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED COFFEE FILTERS UNCOVERED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN COFFEE FILTERS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BASEBOARD COVING MISSING INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BASEBOARD COVING.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARPET ON THE FLOOR IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARPET AND PROVIDE AN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

2013-05-20 Pass License Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

WALLS OF THE RESTAURANT AND BAR AREAS ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WALL SURFACES IN THE RESTAURANT AND BAR AREAS.

2013-05-09 Fail License
CRITICAL 2
critical Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND PREPARATION. OBSERVED OVERHEAD SEWAGE AND WASTE LINES RUNNING OVER THE WEST TOWN BAKERY FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD MUST NOT BE PREPARED OR STORED UNDER OVERHEAD SEWER OR DRAIN PIPES....

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED POROUS CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH NON-POROUS CLEANABLE TILES OR PAINT THEM SO THAT THEY ARE NON-POROUS AND CLEANABLE. WALLS OF THE RESTAURANT AND BAR AREAS ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASI...

2013-04-25 Fail License

No violations found.

100
Volare
100
Deli-time, L.l.c.
58
Mcdonald'S
58
Gibsons Steak House
34
Jimmy Buffett'S Margaritaville Bar & Grill

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