SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ANGELINA RISTORANTE.

YOUR CALL. 55/100

3561 N BROADWAY · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 8, 2025 · passed

8 of 17 inspections passed, 5 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 13 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
8 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
69
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since May 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 8
2025
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THREE BATHROOMS ON SITE WITHOUT HAND WASHING SIGNS INDICATING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS BEFORE RETURNING TO WORK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT EACH BATHROOM. OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE KITCHEN HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT KITCHEN HAND SINK INDICATING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER OF THE OFFICE IN THE NORTH BASEMENT BELOW THE INTERNAL SHELVES TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH DEBRIS AND BUILD UP TRASH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE MANAGER IN CHARGE WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLETE AN UPDATED COURSE AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 13
2024
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PRESENT IN REACH IN COOLER IN NORTH SIDE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN COOLER.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 5 DEAD COCKROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATION: 2 IN THE CREVICES OF THE STAIRS IN NORTH SIDE OF BASEMENT; 1 IN CABINET UNDER ESPRESSO MACHINE; 2 UNDER THE WOODEN SHELF IN FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREA, AND MAINTAIN THE AREA FREE OF ANY DEAD INSECTS AND OTHER PESTS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE BINS AND DRY GOODS STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES ON SHELVES LOCATED IN DRY STORAGE OF NORTH SIDE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND STORAGE BINS FROM BELOW ANY UNPROTECTED SEWER AND WASTEWATER LINES

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

OBSERVED GASKETS OF 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN SERVICE AREA AND REACH IN COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN TO BE HEAVILY TORN AND NOT TIGHT SEALING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED GASKETS.

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

OBSERVED SHELVES AT FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA NEAR BATHROOMS TO BE HEAVILY CRACKED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED WOODEN CABINETS AND SHELVES UNDER AN ESPRESSO MACHINE TO BE HEAVILY WARPED FROM MOISTURE AND WATER DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SHELVES AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF RIGHT SIDE OVEN IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF GREASE BUILD UP.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLAGE OF STANDING WATER, AND DUST ACCUMULATION UNDER THE WOODEN SHELVES IN THE DINING AREA BAR AND UNDER THE STAIRS IN THE NORTH SIDE BASEMENT. OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS IN THE CREVICES OF THE STAIRS LEADING TO NORTHSIDE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND REMOVE ANY ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR BOARDS, SIDES OF STAIRS, AND WALL NEXT TO STAIRS IN NORTH SIDE BASEMENT TO HAVE HEAVY GROOVES THROUGHOUT THE STAIRS, AND GAPS PRESENT THROUGHOUT ALLOWING FOR BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND POTENTIAL PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REFINISH WOODEN STAIRS TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND SEAL ALL GAPS AND CREVICES TO REDUCE NUMBER OF AREAS FOR POTENTIAL PEST ACTIVITY.

NOV 30
2023
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 27
2023
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED ROACH INFESTATION IN THE FACILITY. OBSERVED MORE THAN 40 LIVE ROACHES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING INSIDE COOLERS ON THE FIRST AND 2ND FLOORS, ON SPICE RACK SHELVES ON TOP OF THE FREEZER CHEST, AND FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED COOLER GASKETS WITH DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INSIDE COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN GASKETS.

AUG 11
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED A PREP TABLE WITH A MEAT SLICER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE WITH NO HAND WASH SINK, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT: INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, PREP SINK, OR REMOVE THE PREP TABLE AND MEAT SLICER FROM THE BASEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED TODAY.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZED AT 50 PPM. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATESTO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE SALAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

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DEC 4
2020
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED RIPPED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AT SALAD 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND STAND UP 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (BY COOK LINE). MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDER. MUST CLEAN BAR GUN HOLDER AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AT PREP AREA UNDER HANDWASH BOWL/DISHMACHINE. MUST KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT BULBS NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED WITH END CAPS.

SEP 26
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO ONE COMPARTMENT/DUMP SINK INSTALLED BEHIND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER

SEP 19
2019
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

WE OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT UPPER PART OF THE ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 7lb OF COOKED RISOTTO AT TEMP OF 48.6F STORED INSIDE THREE DOORS REACH-IN COOLER. COLD FOOD MUST BE MAINTAIN AT TEMP OF 41F. FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURE.POUNDS 7,VALUE 17. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS .INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME DRY INGREDIENT IN STORAGE AREA.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

WE OBSERVED OVER 30 FLYING INSECTS AT BAR AREA(CURTAINS,WALLS,MIRRORS),PREP AREA ON WALLS,SODA BOXES DISPENSER(BASEMENT),COFFEE AREA IN DINING ROOM AND 1 LIVE ROACH INSIDE FOOD CONTAINER (PASTA) IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLYING INSECTS,ROACH.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

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

CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR,SURFACE HAS DEEP CUTS.REFINISH OR REPLACE.REFINISH SURFACE OR REPLACE

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

RUBBER GASKET AT CHEST FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN BY EXPOSED HAND SINK HAS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON IT.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK INSTALLED BEHIND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER

NOV 28
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND SOME PREPARED FOOD INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS WITHOUT SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES LOCATED FOR ICE MACHINE, SODA MACHINE, AND ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND UNDER BAR AREAS. MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

NOV 16
2018
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND SOME PREPARED FOOD INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS WITHOUT SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST LABEL PROPERLY.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED ROACH ACTIVITY AND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 FRUIT FLIES AT KITCHEN/BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. ALSO, 10 LIVE ROACHES OBSERVED AT BASEMENT STAIRWELLS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020A. MUST ELIMINATE ROACHES AND FRUIT FLIES AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES LOCATED FOR ICE MACHINE, SODA MACHINE, AND ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND UNDER BAR AREAS. MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.

JAN 13
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED THE DISH MACHINE NOT PROVIDING ADEQUATE CHLORINE SANITIZER DURING FINAL RINSE. CHLORINE TESTED AT 0 PPM ON TEST STRIPS DURING SANITIZE CYCLE. NO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THAT DISH MACHINE MUST PROVIDE 50-100 PPM CHLORINE DURING THE FINAL SANITIZE CYCLE. THE DISH MACHINE WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION AND TESTED AT 50 PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030

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

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (BEEF) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012

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

NOTED A COUPLE PATCHES WHERE FLOOR TILES ARE MISSING IN THE KITCHEN: UNDER THE HAND SINK AND IN ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

MUST CLEAN OILY RESIDUE OFF THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

SEP 1
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST PROPERLY STORE, INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS DISHES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON CEILING VENTILATION FANS PIPES AND WALLS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALL NEXT TO PREP SALAD STATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 9
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE 3 DOOR SALAD PREP COOLER AND THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND TO MAINTAIN.

MAY 20
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE NOTED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVED ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEAN AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE

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

THE FOLLOWING NEED GENERAL AND DETAIL CLEANING: PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE SHELVING, TOP OF DISHMACHINE, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, MEAT SLICER IN BASEMENT, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

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

MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT FRONT BAR.

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

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

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

WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

JUN 4
2013
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 28
2013
FAILED
1 violation1 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

EVIDENCE OF FLYING INSECTS. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS CEILING IN DINING AREAS, BAR AND INSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER IN FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE FLYING INSECTS PROBLEM. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

MAY 21
2013
FAILED
7 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

NOTED FRONT ENTRANCE NORTH SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM AND SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS CITATION 7-42-010(B). GIVEN SUMMARY REPORT INSTRUCTED TO POSTEED.

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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

RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE REACH-IN MEAT COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

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

DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DIRT GREASE ENCRUSTED ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN AREA, UNDERNEAT DISHMACHINE PIPES AND KITCHEN WALLS.

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

BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT ENTRANCE NORTH SIDE DOOR. MUST REPLACE.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA.

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