JUN 2
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ACME HOTEL COMPANY/THE BERKSHIRE.
BEAT. 18/100
15 E OHIO ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 2, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 9 of 21 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
21
10 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 9 failed
VIOLATIONS
88
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Apr 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
APR 232025FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 23
2025
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 REMAIN POSTED ON SITE WHENEVER TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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 DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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.
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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.
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.
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.
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.
JUN 182024PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 18
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP MISSING COMPRESSOR COVER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILE INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES A IN REAR PREP.
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.
JUN 112024FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 11
2024
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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 CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) DISHMACHINE TAGGED ‘HELD FOR INSPECTION’. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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 CONCENTRATION THAT IS TOO HIGH, WHICH CAN BE TOXIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SEE VIOLATION #60
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP MISSING COMPRESSOR COVER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILE INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES A IN RAER PREP.
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIOLATION #60
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 STORAGE. NOTED FLOOR DRAINS WITH TRASH AND ORGANIC MATTER, MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #58.FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
NOV 172023PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 17
2023
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN BAR AND PREP AREAS. INSTURCTED TO PROVIDE
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FAUCET NECK AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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 REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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NOV 152023FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 15
2023
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN BAR AND PREP AREAS. INSTURCTED TO PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
SEE VIOLATION # 60
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FAUCET NECK AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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 REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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 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 CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. # 7-42-090.CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 22023FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 2
2023
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN BAR AND PREP AREAS. INSTURCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED SAID ITEM DURING THIS TIME VOLUNATRILY.
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 CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FAUCET NECK AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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 REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
SEP 272019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 27
2019
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
SEP 202019FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 20
2019
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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.
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).
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.
JUN 282018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 28
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
JUN 212018FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 21
2018
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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.
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 TILES AT REAR PREP AREA ALSO MUST PROVIDE CEILING TILE AT SAID LOCATION.
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.
MAY 122017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 12
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
no consumer advisory posted, bar serves raw oysters, instructed to post.
JAN 132017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 13
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
JAN 52017FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 5
2017
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
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 EXPOSED HAND SINK FROM THE DRAIN PLATE ON TOP OF THE BAR. EXPOSED HAND SINKS ARE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY, OR MOVE THE SOAP AND TOWEL DISPENSER TO THE FAR RIGHT SINK. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAM. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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.
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.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS ( HAND LOTION )STORED ON FOOD SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY.
MAY 182016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 18
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MAY 202015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 20
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REMOVE WATER ON FLOORS IN BAR AREA.
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.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
APR 142014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 14
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
MAY 202013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 20
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
MAY 92013FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 9
2013
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-0005A.
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 EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WALL SURFACES IN THE RESTAURANT AND BAR AREAS.
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