Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar

Chicago Health Dept

6656 W GRAND AVE · ELMWOOD PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2026).

24 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Aug 2026.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

123

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2026

Inspection history

AUG 26

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 OBSERVED ONE OF THE PREP COOLER DOORS AT MAIN PREP LINE DOES NOT CLOSE. RAG IS HOLDING THE DOOR IN PLACE IN ORDER TO CLOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-202.16 OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15(A) OBSERVED FACILITY WITH INADEQUATE PLUMBING AT BAR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAR WATER COMES FROM FLOOR DRAIN JUST BELOW SINK WHEN WATER IS RUN FROM THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND POOLS THROUGHOUT BAR. SINK TAGGED; INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE UNTIL PLUMBING IS CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SINK REMAINS TAGGED. NO CITATION ISSUED. - COS

Minor Food Storage & Handling

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.115: **C** Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures OBSERVED STORAGE AREA AND ENCLOSURE FOR REFUSE, RECYCLABLES, OR RETURNABLES LITTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS (EX. BINS, MOPS, EQUIPMENT). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A MENTIONED AREAS SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

AUG 18

2026

FAIL 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ONE OF THE PREP COOLER DOORS AT MAIN PREP LINE DOES NOT CLOSE. RAG IS HOLDING THE DOOR IN PLACE IN ORDER TO CLOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FACILITY WITH INADEQUATE PLUMBING AT BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAR WATER COMES FROM FLOOR DRAIN JUST BELOW SINK WHEN WATER IS RAN FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND POOLS THROUGHOUT BAR. SINK TAGGED INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE UNTIL PLUMBING IS CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED STORAGE AREA AND ENCLOSURE FOR REFUSE, RECYCLABLES, OR RETURNABLES LITTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS (EX. BINS, MOPS, EQUIPMENT). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A MENTIONED AREAS SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2612158 CONDUCTED ON 02/13/2025. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: #49. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. #55. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ENTIRE FACILITY ESPECIALLY FLOORS AND WALLS AND INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 13

2025

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 DEAD FRUIT FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR DRINK STATION, WAREWASHING AREA, AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AREAS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED SOILED TOWELS STORED OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR IN BINS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AND COVER BINS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PLATES STORED IN BAR AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

OCT 8

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ONE OF THE PREP COOLER DOORS AT MAIN PREP LINE DOES NOT CLOSE. RAG IS HOLDING THE DOOR IN PLACE IN ORDER TO CLOSE. MUST REPAIR.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT PIPE BELOW HAND WASHING SINK IN FAR REAR AND SMALL LEAK AT DISH MACHINE WHEN WATER RUNS. MUST REPAIR.

JUN 28

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY DRY HANDS. EMPLOYEE WAS PREPARING DRINKS AND BRINGING OUT FOOD TO CUSTOMERS WITHOUT ANY PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED NUMEROUS TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOODS SUCH AS RAW CHICKEN, RAW STEAK, COOKED RIBS, SALMON, SHRIMP, SLICED AMERICAN CHEESE, BURGER PATTIES, IMPOSSIBLE BURGERS TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 48-51F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS AT A COST OF $150.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 49F. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT HOT FAUCET KNOB AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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JAN 20

2023

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 4

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF FOOD AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE COOLERS ON THE COOKS LINE AND ON THE EXTERIOR (UNDERNEATH) COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 31

2022

FAIL 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BURGERS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

MUST REMOVE THE DEAD COCKROACHES FROM THE WALLS AND SHELVES NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND REMOVE ALL THE DEAD FLIES FROM THE WALL ABOVE THE BAR ICE BIN.

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A DIRTY PIECE OF PLASTIC WRAP TIED AROUND THE LEFT DOOR ON THE HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC FROM DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE DRAIN HOSE MISSING FOR THE SODA GUN HOLDER IN THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, GRIME, AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE FLAT TOP GRILLS, ON EDGES OF SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE COOKS LINE, ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PANELS AND PARTS OF THE HOT WATER DISH MACHINE (INCLUDING DRAINBOARD), ON THE HANDLES OF ALL COOLERS AND FRYERS, INSIDE THE COOLERS ON THE COOKS LINE, AND ON THE EXTERIOR (UNDERNEATH) COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE WALLS IN THE BAR (OVER THE ICE BIN), AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREAS. ALSO FOUND A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN THE BAR, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA, UNDERNEATH THE HOT WATER DISH MACHINE, AND BEHIND THE HOT-HOLDING UNITS NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL BASE COVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RE-SEAL THE BASE COVING THAT IS PEELING OFF THE WALL ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP NON-EXPIRED CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 10/19/2021 REPORT #2534969 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #55 (6-501.11) MUST REGROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. VIOLATION #55 (6-501.13) OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN FOOD PREPARATION/DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 10/19/21 NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 19

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR AREA NEAR UTILITY SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA THAT IS CONVENIENT TO USE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK THAT IS SUPPLIED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REGROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN FOOD PREPARATION/DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).

JUN 12

2019

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

JUN 5

2019

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 46.6F, STEAK AT 46.4F, PORK RIBS AT 44.4F, SOUR CREAM AT 47.8F, AND SALAD DRESSING AT 54.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 47# OF FOOD WORTH $125. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR SALAD PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.4F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS SALAD DRESSING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA, BEVERAGE STATION, AND DINING ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE AT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, AND INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

AUG 17

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Violation Codes: 2-102.14(A) Inspector Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Violation Codes: 5-203.11 Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL HANDSINKS TO BE DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ALL PREP AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Violation Codes: 4-602.11 (E) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A SLIGHT PINK SLIMEY SUBSTANCE BUILDUP ON ICE MACHINE UNDER THE COVER. (NONFOOD CONTACT AREA). MUST DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD/DIRT DEBRIS ON ALL NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE PIPES BEHIND THEM. MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-205.15 (B) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAKS IN PIPES CONNECTING TO THE DISH MACHINE DRAIN BOARD, AND THE DIPPER WELL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. Violation Codes: 5-202.11 (A) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP/INTERCEPTOR FOR ALL SINKS IN WHICH FOOD OR UTENSILS ARE CLEANED/PREPPED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WALL BASE BY THE 3 COMP SINK AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BY DISH WAREWASHING MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS DIRT/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTILATION FAN COVERS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND THE DINING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. Violation Codes: 6-501.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF FOOD/DIRT DEBRIS ENCRUSTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE FLOOR AND IN BETWEEN THE WALL BASES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE FLOOR INSIDE THE BARS THROUGHOUT ALL CREVICES, CORNERS, AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 10

2018

FAIL 11 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST INSTALL HANDSINKS TO BE DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ALL PREP AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SLIGHT PINK SLIMEY SUBSTANCE BUILDUP ON ICE MACHINE UNDER THE COVER. (NONFOOD CONTACT AREA). MUST DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY WAS FOUND IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED 6 LIVE BABY COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRIDGE. FOOD ESTABLISHMENT HAS ECO LAB AS A PEST CONTROL PROVIDER. THE LAST SERVICE CALL WAS ON 8/8/18; NO ACTIVITY WAS NOTED. MUST REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-020(A)

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD/DIRT DEBRIS ON ALL NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE PIPES BEHIND THEM. MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP/INTERCEPTOR FOR ALL SINKS IN WHICH FOOD OR UTENSILS ARE CLEANED/PREPPED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAKS IN PIPES CONNECTING TO THE DISH MACHINE DRAIN BOARD, AND THE DIPPER WELL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALL BASE BY THE 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BY DISH WAREWASHING MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESS DIRT/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTILATION FAN COVERS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND THE DINING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF FOOD/DIRT DEBRIS ENCRUSTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE FLOOR INSIDE THE BARS THROUGHOUT ALL CREVICES, CORNERS, AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 28

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Other

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

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY 0F CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH BAS SHRIMPAND CHICKEN ARE PREPARED AMD SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED OPEN TOP REFRIGERATOR AT SERVICE HOT LINE AREA DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THHIS REFRIGERATOR.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD HANGEING FROM FRAME AT REAR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY AFFIX LIGHT SHIELD.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSEEVED EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR WITH LEAKY DRAIN PIPE AND SLOW DRAINING DIPPER WELL AT HOT LINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR DIPPER WELL AND LEAKY DRAIN AT EXPOSED HANDSINK.

NOV 30

2017

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 19

2017

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

Found/observed live fruit flies(15 )(gnats) in rear kitchen areas and by pop dispensing unit in bar area. citation issued 7-38-020 Serious violation.

Serious Documentation & Training

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

Found/observed no certified food mgr with at city of Chicago food sanitation certificate from the city of Chicago while preparing, handling potentially hazardous foods at time of inspection, citation issued 7-38-012, serious violation.

Serious Sanitation

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

Found observed previous minor violations from inspection report #1951403 not corrected from(2/09/2017), not in compliance violations # 32(Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced),Rear kitchen storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.), Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.), caul around prep table counter, and by dish machine in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced). #33(Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, not clean, need detailed cleaning, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)), #34(Floor under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning, prep(corners)floors in walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(corners) , # 35(Walls in rear kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning., #38(3 compartment sink faucet in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced0, at this time of inspection, citation issued 7-42-090 serious violation

Minor Sanitation

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

Above violation not corrected still remaining from last inspection from 2/09/2017(Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Rear kitchen storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. caulk around prep table counter, and by dish machine in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced).

Minor Sanitation

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

Above violation not corrected still remaining from 2/09/2017(: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, not clean, need detailed cleaning, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)).

Minor Sanitation

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

Above violation not corrected from 2/09/2017 still remaining(Floor under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners)).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors in rear kitchen areas, walk in cooler, prep areas and by pop dispensing unit need re-grouting.

Minor Sanitation

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

Above violation not corrected from 2/09/2017, still remaining( Walls in rear kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning).

Minor Sanitation

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

Missing ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Above violation not corrected from 2/09/2017 still remaining 3 compartment sink faucet in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.

FEB 9

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Rear kitchen storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. caulk around prep table counter, and by dish machine in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, not clean, need detailed cleaning, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls in rear kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

3 compartment sink faucet in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.

JUL 25

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS, AND FLOOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA,

JUL 18

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

THREE DOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR ON COOK LINE, COOLER TEMP READING 57'F, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE UNTIL COOLER IN READING 40'F AND BELOW, COOLER TAGGED, ADDITIONAL REFRIGERATION ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL, MANAGER SAYS THERE IS A ISSUE WITH THE DEFROST DEVICE AND REPAIR MAN WILL BE OUT TODAY, ONCE REPAIRED, FAX #(312)746-4240, CRITICAL CITATION: 7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS STORED INSIDE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER THATS IN POOR REPAIR, FOODS READING BETWEEN 53.F-57.9'F, ON COOKING PREP LINE, FOODS SUCH AS MACARONI, COOKED RICE, DELI MEATS, OPEN DRESSINGS, STIR FRY VEGETABLES, SLICED TOMATOES, DICE CUCUMBERS, SOUR CREAM, CHEDDAR CHEESE, WHITE CHEESE, AND SPINACH DIP, ALL FOODS DUMPED AND DENATURED AT A COST OF APPROX., $500.00 AND ABOUT 30 POUNDS, INSTRUCTED THAT FOODS STORED INSIDE COOLERS MUST BE STORED 40'F AND BELOW, CRITICAL CITATION: 7-38-005(A)

Minor Chemical Safety

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

COOKED CHICKEN INSIDE COOLER NOT DATED OR LABEL, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS, AND FLOOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA,

Minor Sanitation

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

OFFENSIVE ODORS COMING FROM FLOOR DRAINS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, SINK STOPPERS NOT PROPERLY WORKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLER IN COOKING LINE.

NOV 13

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR CABINET WITH EXCESSIVE SYRUP AND LITTER UNDERNEATH SODA DISPENSER MACHINE IN REAR SERVICE STATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAM INSIDE (UNDERNEATH DOOR) MAIN WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA (BY EXIT DOOR). MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

FEB 24

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.-----------MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING AND RE CAULK BEHIND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE SYRUP ACCUMULATION BEHIND BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BAR AREA.-------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND IN BAR AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB (FAR RIGHT) IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN COOKING AREA.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLER IN COOKING LINE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OCT 21

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED,POOR HYGYENIC PRACTICES;FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS(PREPARING FOODS,CHANGING SOILED GLOVES ETC)AND NOT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH HANDS AFTER PRIOR TO HANDLING FOOD OR AFTER HANDS HAVE BECOME CONTAMINATED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD, KNIFE STORED INSIDE SAID SINK.ALSO,FOUND THE KITCHEN REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK BLOCKED WITH EMPTY TRASH CONTAINERS AND CLEANING EQUIPMENTS AND NO SOAP AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS INSIDE SINK AND ENSURE THAT ALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS ARE EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AT ALL TIMES. EXPOSED HAND SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND PROVIDE MISSING ICE BIN COVER AT ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS,SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,GREASE BUILD-UP ON PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIORS OF BAR COOLERS ETC.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE THE COOK LINE PREP AREAS AND INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN FOOD PREP AREAS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF MANUAL SINK STOPPER AT KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

APR 15

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER COOKED ON 4/14/14 SUCH AS COOKED RED POTATOES RANGING FROM 45.2F-46.7F.COOKED CHICKEN WINGS 46.9F-50.1F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40 OR BELOW.APPX.50LBS.$45.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED HANDWASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF NOT MAINTAINED NO PAPERTOWELS AT HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA & AT BAR AREA HANDSINK.MUST PROVIDE SOAP & TOWELS AT ALL TIMES.PAPER TOWELS WHERE PLACED AT ABOVE SINKS DURING INSPECTION. (CRITICAL 7-38-030)

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE READY TO EAT FOODS & FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,SERVED & HANDLED AT THIS TIME SUCH AS CHICKEN,RICE POTATOES,BEEF,ETC.MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED & SERVED.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER & ICE MACHINE,DAMAGED DOOR FRAME TRIM ON EXTERIOR OF BEER WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,GRILLS TABLES,GRILL,SODA CABINET LOWER SHELF,ICE MACHINE INTERIOR PARTS,VENTS,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,DELIME DISH MACHINE,DISH RACKS,POTATO PEELER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT & BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOOR TILES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM & NEXT TO SODA MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL AT BAR AREA BEHIND BEER COOLER & BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.

SEP 19

2013

PASS · 0 violations

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