SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ANN SATHER RESTAURANT.

YOUR CALL. 50/100

909 W BELMONT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 24, 2025 · passed with conditions

11 of 19 inspections passed, 3 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
11 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
95
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 24
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (COOKED APPLE SAUCE, COTTAGE CHEESE, SLICED TOMATO AND LETTUCE, TUNA, SAUSAGE GRAVY, CINNAMON ROLL FROSTING MADE WITH TCS FOOD EVAPORATED MILK) TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 25 LBS VALUED AT $100 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED BULK DRY INGREDIENTS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP AREA STORED IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAME FOR ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

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

NOTED ONIONS STORED DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH WASTE PIPE ON SHARED RACK WITH POTATOES IN BASEMENT. PERSON IN CHARGE MOVED ONIONS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER PIPE ENCASEMENT OR REMOVE FOOD AND FOOD STORAGE SHELF FROM UNDERNEATH PIPE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

NOTED BOWLS AT SERVERS LINE NEXT TO HAND WAS SINK STACKED RIGHT SIDE UP. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON BOWLS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE UNDER COMPARTMENTS OF COOKING EQUIPMEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM AT THE BASE OF THE STEPS TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ALL KEPT ITEMS SHOULD BE STORED ON A NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SHELF THAT IS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 20
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 2-DOOR SERVICE LINE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

2-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT BULB COVER CRACKED/DAMAGED ABOVE DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT COVER.

SEP 29
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM HANDLING DIRTY DISHES/GLASSES AND PUTTING THEM THROUGH THE HIGH-TEMP DISH MACHINE (RINSED HIS HANDS WITH WATER SPRAY) AND WITHOUT PROPER HAND WASHING, HANDLED AND STORED CLEAN DISHES. MUST WASH YOUR HANDS ONLY AT THE HANDWASHING SINK.MUST WASH HANDS WITH EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NEED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME DRY FOOD INGREDIENT STORED INSIDE THE PLASTIC CONTAINER IN PREP AREA

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FRESH POTATOES AND ONIONS ARE STORED UNDER WASTE PIPE. THE PIPE MUST BE ENCASED. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEAN, AND A NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE OR RELOCATED PRODUCTS. BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND PREP COUNTER IN BASEMENT BAKERY PREP AREA SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED COOK'S LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER AND WALL. MANAGER PROPERLY STORED KNIVES

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF THE REACH-IN COOLERS AT THE SERVING STATION IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

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

BROKEN AND MISSING HANDLES AT WHITE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN HANDLES.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO DATA PLATE OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS ARE ATTACHED AT THE TEMP DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AT UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND THE COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE CABINET BY THE OVEN. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN BASEMENT AREA IN POOR REPAIR, RUSTED AND LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM SEAM ONTO THE SURROUNDING FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

SERIOUSSanitation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

WE OBSERVED AN OPEN SEAM AT THE TOP OF THE SANITIZER COMPARTMENT AT THE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE NON-RUSTING MATERIAL. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT. ALSO KEEP THE FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.

NOV 2
2022
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST NOT USE TIN CANS TO STORE FOOD,REMOVE TO A FOOD CONTAINER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING PIPE UNDER ONE AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AREA.REPAIR ISSUE

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER PREP TABLE IN BAKERY ROOM, REPLACE. BRICKS CRUMBLE TO THE TOUCH. BROKEN EAST WALL AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.REPAIR ISSUE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA RELOCATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN THE PREP AREA OR FOOD STORAGE AREA

JUL 29
2021
PASSED
0 violations
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JUL 21
2021
FAILED
14 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED A COOK HANDLING PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS COOKED SAUSAGES AND WRAPPING A BREAKFAST BURRITO/TORTILLA WITH BARE HANDS ON THE COOKS LINE. REVIEWED THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED LINK SAUSAGE ON THE COOKS LINE STEAM TABLE HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 118.5F, 108.5F & 116.9F. OTHER HOT FOODS WERE NOTED AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. REVIEWED ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT HAM AND CHEESE ON THE COOKS LINE COLD HOLDING TOP PORTION OF A COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. HAM NOTED AT 52.5F & 47.6F. NOTED CHEESE WAS AT 50.5F & 45.1F. NOTED OTHER FOODS IN THE SAME COOLER WERE AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. REVIEWED HOLDING COLD FOODS AT 41F OR LESS AND RECOMMEND USING METAL PANS FOR COLD-HELD FOODS AND USING LIDS. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT PREP WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS ON THE COOKS LINE STORED IMPROPERLY COMMINGLING INSIDE A CONTAINER OF LIQUID. REVIEWED PROPER STORAGE FOR IN-USE UTENSILS. MANAGER REMOVED.

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

BASEMENT BOX FREEZER WITH A BROKEN LID WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

MUST NOT USE RAW, POROUS WOOD AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR THE BASEMENT PREP TABLE. MUST USE A NON-POROUS CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.----INTERIOR OF BOTH BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP DRIPPING DOWN INTO FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN FREEZER NOTED WITH FOOD SPLATTER.----EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT WITH DRIPPING GREASE ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOPS STORED INVERTED IN THE BASEMENT, CAUSING POOLING WASTEWATER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED INSIDE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN, MISSING BASEBOARD COVING/TILES AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE HOT WATER TANK AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE.----NOTED POOLING WATER IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.

MINORFacility Condition
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2362577 ON 2-2-20 NOT CORRECTED #53- 5-501.17--- NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE ONE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.

FEB 20
2020
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE ONE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME DIRT BUILD UP ON BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG WEST WALL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

MAY 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING AND ALONG PIPING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PESTS. ALSO NOTED STAINED CEILING AT THE BASEMENT PREP WITH FOOD STAINS AND SPILLS.

JAN 26
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND TOP OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT 3 COFFEE MACHINE AND TEA MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.

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

FOUND CLUTTER ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST DECLUTTER REMOVE ITEMS FROM TOP OF ICE MACHINE.

APR 4
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE: OBSERVED BOWLS OF OMELET INGREDIENTS (DICED TOMATOES, HAM, ETC) STACKED ON TOP OF ONE ANOTHER, WITHOUT PROPER COVERS, IN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 2 LBS WORTH $10 OF PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD PROPERLY, IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION (IE: USE OF COVERS, SEPERATE SHELVES, ETC). SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

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

THE WOODEN PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT IS IN POOR REPAIR. THERE IS A LARGE, RECTANGULAR AREA OF DARK GRAY STAINS IN THE UPPER LEFT CORNER. THE PLANKS ARE SPLITTING ALONG THE LEFT HALF OF THE TABLE WHERE FOOD DEBRIS IS UNABLE TO BE PROPERLY REMOVED FOR THE SURFACED TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE THE TABLE TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED GASKETS DETACHING FROM DOOR ON OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT STORE FOOD PRODUCTS UNDER EXPOSED SEWER LINES IN THE BASEMENT, OR ELSE PROVIDE GUTTER/SHIELDS ON EXPOSED LINES.

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

MUST REPAIR MISSING AND/OR BROKEN COVING IN THE BASEMENT: AT THE BASE OF THE PILLAR IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA AND ALONG THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE STORAGE AREA.

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD NEAR ICE MACHINE. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.

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

OBSERVED TWO DIFFERENT PIPE CONNECTIONS ON THE BASEMENT HOT WATER HEATER DRIPPING LIQUID ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE EXCESS CONDENSATION/LEAKS.

JUN 1
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE BOTTOM OF BOTH THRESHOLDS OF THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING PLASTIC, REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE AND LEFT COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN THE METAL OPEN SEAM. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MAY 24
2016
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. WITNESS DISH WASHER HANDLING DIRTY DISHES, LOADING DISH MACHINE THEN HANDLE CLEAN DISHES, PUTTING THEM AWAY, LEAVING THE DISH AREA WITH THEM WEARING THE SAME RUBBER GLOVES WITHOUT CHANGING THEM OR WASHING HANDS. ALSO OBSERVED SERVERS HANDLING READY TO EAT TOAST AND CINNAMON BUNS WITH BARE HANDS. REVIEWED CDPH RULE OF NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS AND GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES FOR DISH WASHERS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(B).

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

REAR EXIT DOOR OF KITCHEN TO BACK OUTDOORS FOUND NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH AN APPROXIMATE OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WITH MISSING FLOOR TILES ALONG THE THRESHOLD. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL DOOR TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING. BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST DINING ROOM WITH TORN DOOR SWEEP AND APPROXIMATE OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP. MUST REPLACE SEAL TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 5-20-15 #1546222 NOT CORRECTED. #30- INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND TO MAINTAIN. #33- OBSERVED SLIGHT MINERAL BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.#40- OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN SEVERAL COOLERS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.#43- OBSERVED MISSING ICE BIN COVER AT THE FRONT SERVER STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

PRE-WRAPPED SILVERWARE SETTINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE BASEMENT OFFICE ON SHELVING WITH CHEMICALS, CANS OF PAINT, EMPLOYEE SHOES.

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

THE BOTTOM OF BOTH THRESHOLDS OF THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING PLASTIC, REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE AND LEFT COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN THE METAL OPEN SEAM. GLASS DOOR OF THE CINNAMON BUN STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE OF REPLACE. MUST NOT TAPE TO REPAIR BROKEN PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON COOKS LINE. MISSING BOLTS IN THE FLOOR GREASE TRAP AT THE DISH MACHINE LEAVING OPEN HOLES INTO TRAP. MUST REPLACE BOLTS/SEAL.

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

FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLETOP CAN OPENER ON COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER USAGE.

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

MISSING GROUT BETWEEN TILES THROUGHOUT THE DISH MACHINE AREA WITH POOLING LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR GROUT TO HELP MAINTAIN DRY, CLEAN FLOORS.

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

EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALL AT THE DISH MACHINE CLEAN DISH DRAIN BOARD AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

LEAK ON THE NOZZLE OF THE BASEMENT PREP ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. LEAK FROM CEILING ON TO STORED CHAIRS IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR LEAK.

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

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGING IE: BACK PACKS, ON DRY FOOD STORED IN THE BASEMENT.

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

ALL COOKS LINE AND SERVER STATION WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. ICE SCOOP MUST BE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE.

MAY 20
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED 15 POUNDS OF TURKEY AT 44.0F IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND 10 POUNDS OF EGGS AT 51.3F IN THE PREP AREA. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED. OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE RINSING UTENSILS IN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK (COFFEE MACHINE GROUNDS HOLDER) AND AN EMPLOYEE HANDLING A CONTAINER OF POOLED EGGS WITH A FINGER IN THE CONTAINER AND TOUCHING OTHER UTENSILS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT EXPOSED HANDSINKS ARE TO BE USED FOR HANDWASHING ONLY AND THAT EMPLOYEES SHALL WASH HANDS AT EVERY CHANCE OF POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A).

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED SURFACES ON BOTH CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION IN GASKETS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARDS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SLIGHT MINERAL BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A MISSING FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING COVING ALONG THE STEPS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED THE BASEMENT EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH A ROUGH FINISH IN THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR SO ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE WESTERN MOST FAUCET IN THE MEN'S BASEMENT RESTROOM OUT OF ORDER (ANOTHER WORKING FAUCET IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN SEVERAL COOLERS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED MISSING ICE BIN COVER AT THE FRONT SERVER STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 18
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

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

DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION FANS INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATORS IN REAR PREP AREA. REMOVE DIRT.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA ESPECIALLY ALONG WALLBASE. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN AREA DRY AT ALL TIMES.

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

LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE.

JAN 24
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKING HOT FAUCET HANDLE AT 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. STOPPERS ARE NEEDED FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE

FEB 26
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
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CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.

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

FOUND SOME CLUTTER AT BASEMENT/OLD SHELVES.(MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE)

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

FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED.

SEP 27
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST REPAINT RUSTY LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE AT REAR OF KITCHEN CLOSEST TO BOTH 2DR COOLERS. MUST DEFROST ICE BOX FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

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

MUST REGROUT FLOOR UNDER 2COMP SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOORS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT BASEMENT UNDER THE 1COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR FLOOR STEPS SURFACE LEADING TO THE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.

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

MUST REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHTSHIELDS AT CEILING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA CLOSEST TO THE 1COMP SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AT ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 9
2010
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 1
2010
FAILED
2 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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE INSECTS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AND DRAIN FLIES ON THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, HALLWAY AND RESTROOMS. ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT AROUND THE SUMP PUMP. MANAGEMENT MOPPED UP THE STANDING WATER. SMITHEREEN WAS ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE AREA SO AS NOT TO CREATE PEST HARBORAGE AND ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE STOVES, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 2 DOOR STANDUP PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE MIXER, STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELF IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE THE SINK, WAFFLE IRONS IN THE BASEMENT.

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