Americanos

Chicago Health Dept

11060 S WESTERN AVE · BEVERLY, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2026).

18 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Jul 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

104

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2026

Inspection history

JUL 17

2026

PASS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A PINK/BLACKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE WHITE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND THE MOP STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE MOP HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

MAR 24

2026

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/2" GAP UNDERNEATH MAKING IT NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL PERSONS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN IN THE PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN BUCKET/CONTAINER OF WATER AND SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

NO COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID/COVER TO PROTECT THE ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION FROM HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, DIRT, BUGS, ETC. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

VENT IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

AUG 22

2025

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED LARGE OPENING IN VENT AREA IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM AND A HOLE AT THE LOWER WALL BY THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA NEAR THE HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED A DARK ESUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE OUTTER LIP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE METAL SHELVING IN THE REAR WALK IN COOLING UNIT WITH PEELING PAINT, HEAVY RUST ON ALL SHELVING AND A DARK DUST BUILD UP LIKE SUBSTANCE ON ALL OF THE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED THEY ***MUST REPLACE*** AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF POSSIBLE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE SPLATTER AND OR SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AROUND AND UNDER ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE REAR KITCHEN FLOORS IN BAD CONDITION IN NEED OF SEALED CRACK, PEELING PAINT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN...ALSO OBSERVED THE DISH WASHING ROOM FLOOR WITH STANDING WATER AND DIRT IN FLOOR POCKETS DUE TO FLOOR NOT BEING SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THEY ***MUST*** SEAL, PAINT AND OR REPAIR ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF MAKING FLOORS IN AREAS EASY TO CLEAN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE FRONT BAR AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND POSSIBLE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING AND ALONG THE WALL IN BOTH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITY.

JAN 28

2025

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

SMALL LEAK UNDER 1 COMP SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS UNDER FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CITY OF CHICAGOSANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 17

2024

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REAR EXIT DOOR IN NEED OF NEW DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE DOOR RODENT PROOFED.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAIN WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SIDES OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT ICE BIN AT FRONT BAR IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP IN AND AROUND DRAIN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

HOOD FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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JAN 25

2024

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ALL KNIVES WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES,

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL SINGLE USE CONTAINERS MUST BE INVERTED TO ELIMINATE ANY HAZARD OF CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS AT REAR DOOR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 14

2023

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGN DAMAGED IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, BAR, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN IN BAR AREA AND PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ONLY ONE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

SEP 27

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA(STOVE, OVEN, GRILL). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN FRONT BAR PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 21

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA(STOVE, OVEN, GRILL). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN FRONT BAR PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 14

2022

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DISCLOSURE ON BRUNCH MENU AND MISSING ASTERISK(NOTATION OF UNDERCOOKED ITEMS)ON DAILY BAR MENU. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE PROPER DISCLOSURE AND ASTERISK(NOTATION OF UNDERCOOKED ITEMS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA(STOVE, OVEN, GRILL). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN FRONT BAR PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 22

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO COVERS FOR ICE BINS IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON SINKS IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON SHELVES, COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA, STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA, PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

SEP 15

2021

FAIL 13 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (RICE 159.7F, BEEF 136.9F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WOMEN (76.1F) AND MEN (73.5F) WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 100F-120F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO COVERS FOR ICE BINS IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON SINKS IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON SHELVES, COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCETS ON HAND WASHING SINKS IN WOMEN AND MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA, STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA, PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Minor Facility Condition

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED FOUR EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS IN FRONT HOST, BAR, PREP AND WAIT STATION AREAS. ALL INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS SHALL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK THAT SECURELY COVERS THE NOSE AND MOUTH WHEN INDOORS AN ANY PUBLIC PLACE. 7-28-060 CITATION ISSUED

MAR 12

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO COVERS FOR ICE BINS IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON SHELVES, COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JAN 24

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES,FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED APPROX 6-LBS OF COOKED PORK DATED (1-23-20) MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 48.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX $20.00- PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NO LID ON ICE BIN IN BAR AREA.OBSERVED SHEET PANS USED FOR LIDS FOR ICE BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER LID TO PROTECT ICE FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF COOLERS BEHIND THE BAR, ICE BINS NOT CLEAN OF DERIS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING AREAS

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR AREAS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND CLOSET, 2ND FL STORAGE AREA UNDER STORAGE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

FEB 21

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. HAND WASHING SIGNS SHALL BE POSTED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO LID ON ICE BIN IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LID TO PROTECT ICE FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LOOSE GASKET ON PEPSI COOLER #10 IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FRYER CABINETS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FRYER CABINETS.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT LEFT SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES(TIRES, COOLERS, SLICERS, TOOLS, ETC) IN REAR PREP AND SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING ABOVE FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS IN BAR AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

FEB 14

2019

FAIL 11 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. HAND WASHING SIGNS SHALL BE POSTED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON CLOTH TARP, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR CLOTH TARP NEAR WATER HEATER IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS ALONG EAST WALL BEHIND TOOL STORAGE, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WEST WALLS NEAR PORTABLE HEATER IN BASEMENT SECOND FLOOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO LID ON ICE BIN IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LID TO PROTECT ICE FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LOOSE GASKET ON PEPSI COOLER #10 IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FRYER CABINETS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FRYER CABINETS.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT LEFT SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES(TIRES, COOLERS, SLICERS, TOOLS, ETC) IN REAR PREP AND SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HABORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING ABOVE FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS IN BAR AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

FEB 26

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED NO LID FOR FRONT BAR ICE BIN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE BRICK WALL BEHIND BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE RAW BRICK, ALSO CLEAN WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE IN DISH ROOM.

FEB 6

2018

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR WAITER AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVOIDE, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

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 REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/2" GAP UNDER REAR DOOR, MUST REPAIR MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Serious Food Temperature

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED NO LID FOR FRONT BAR ICE BIN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, ALSO SEAL THE RAW WOOD IN THE WAITER STATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REAR #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BRICK WALL BEHIND BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE RAW BRICK WALL. ALSO NEED TO FINISH THE LADIES ROOM WALL BEHIND THE HAND SINKS., AND SEAL NEW DRY WALL IN WAITER STATION, AND CLEAN WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE IN DISH ROOM..

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