AQUARIUS CLUB & RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

2457-2459 N PULASKI RD · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

14 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Jun 2023.

Last inspected Jun 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 29

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS USED FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PARTICLES OFF GROUND SURROUNDING OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2/24/22, REPORT #2552223. #58--UNABLE TO VERIFY PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 24

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES NOR VALID, NON-EXPIRED CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN) 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 Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT THE DISH, BAR, AND COOKS LINE HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM, THE BAR, AND IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED RICE AND BEANS, CHICKEN SOUP) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

FOUND FISH, SOUR CREAM, AND BUTTERMILK THAWING ON A PREP TABLE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TCS FOODS MUST BE THAWED ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE, SUCH AS UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS 41F OR BELOW OR UNDER RUNNING WATER (70F OR BELOW).

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM A PIPE IN THE BASEMENT NEXT TO THE 1- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT/ARTICLES THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ARTICLES - STORING THEM ON SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN THE DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING VENT COVER IN THE MENS WASHROOM.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE EXPIRED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW A VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

UNABLE TO VERIFY PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FEB 1

2019

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 28

2019

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS (SALSAS) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS AND USE THEM WITHIN 7 DAYS OF PREPARATION WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOOD ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT WHICH STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE DRYWALL IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE BASEMENT. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 WAS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2252753 ON 1/17/19: 38 - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE FURNACE, UNDER AND INSIDE THE CAVITY OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND ON THE FLOOR OF THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 17

2019

FAIL 11 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 PROVIDE 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 ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS (SALSAS) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS AND USE THEM WITHIN 7 DAYS OF PREPARATION WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOOD ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT WHICH STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT AND HVAC CLOSET NEXT TO THE WASHROOMS. OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES OF THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER AND ON THE SHELF BELOW THE METERS. ALSO OBSERVED DROPPINSG ON THE FLOOR OF THE HVAC CLOSET NEXT TO THE WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SINGLE USE UTENSILS AND TAKE OUT CONTAINERS IMPROPERLY STORED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP AND CONTAINERS INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS WERE AVAILABLE TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CORRECT TEST STRIPS FOR THE SANITIZER BEING USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

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SEP 13

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING/TOUCHING SLICED, PEELED AVOCADO AT COOK LINE, WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. USE TONGS, GLOVES OR UTENSILS TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. ALSO, OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ASSEMBLING MIXED DRINKS AT BAR. WHILE ASSEMBLING MIXED DRINK, FOOD HANDLER DISPENSED A SMALL AMOUNT OF BEVERAGE INTO PALM OF HAND, WITH STRAW AND LICKED THE BEVERAGE FROM THEIR PALM. THE FOOD HANDLER THEN WENT TO THE KITCHEN TO RETRIEVED CHIPS AND SALAS FOR A CUSTOMER AT BAR. THE FOOD HANDLER DID NOT WASH, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THEIR HANDS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-010 (A)

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE BOTH LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE KITCHEN COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILDUP OF DEBRIS ON INTERNAL ICE CURTAIN OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND DUST ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED UNFINISHED WALL, IN ROOM BETWEEN DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN, WITH UNFINISHED PLASTERING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL SURFACE AND ENSURE SERVICES IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED LEFT WALL, IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE CHIPPED PAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESEAL AND REPAIR. ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT HAND SINK, AT FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

JUN 15

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE BAR CUTTING BOARDS, AND BAR GUN HOLDER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE, ALSO CLEAN STOVE TOP.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE LADIES ROOM NOT FINISHED, INSTRUCTED TO FINISH THE TILES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED NEW WALLS NOT SEALED, WALLS OPEN FOR FINAL PLUMBING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND CLOSE UP WALLS IN RESTROOMS, AND NEW STORAGE AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED LIGHT HANGING FROM CEILING IN MENS ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/PROPERLY ATTACH.

JUN 10

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE BAR CUTTING BOARDS, AND BAR GUN HOLDERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSOCLEAN STOVE TOP.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE LADIES ROOM NOT FINISHED, INSTRUCTED TO FINISH THE TILES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED NEW WALLS NOT SEALED, WALLS OPEN FOR FINAL PLUMBING INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND CLOSE UP WALLS IN RESTROOMS, AND NEW STORAGE AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED LIGHT HANGING FROM CEILING IN MENS ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/PROPERLY ATTACH.

JUN 8

2016

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE BAR HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE BAR CUTTING BOARD, AND BAR GUN HOLDERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN STOVE TOP.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE LADIES ROOM NOT FINISHED, INSTRUCTED TO FINISH THE TILES. ALSO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED NEW WALLS NOT SEALED, WALLS OPEN FOR FINAL PLUMBING INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND CLOSE UP WALLS. IN RESTROOMS, NEW STORAGE AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED LIGHT HANGING FROM THE CEILING IN MENS ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/PROPERLY ATTACH.

SEP 25

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT. MUST MOP AND SWEEP.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET.

SEP 9

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND WEBS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE COLD WATER KNOB AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 17

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN BOTH WASHROOMS. CAULKING WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE METAL DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FAUCET HANDLE(COLD AND HOT )OF THE WOMENS WASHROOM BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 10

2013

FAIL 8 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1277334 DATED 08/27/2012.#33- INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS, 7-42-090.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINER WITH SALT,SUGAR,RICE AND BEANS MUST HAVE A LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER. ALL READY TO EAT FOODS IN A CONTAINER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER, MUST HAVE A LABEL AND DATE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN, MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES. FLOOR BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER, STOVES, ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER ,THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FAN GUARD IN BOTH WASHROOMS, ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FAUCET HANDLE(COLD AND HOT )OF THE WOMENS WASHROOM BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER(NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE BIN)BEHIND THE BAR.

AUG 27

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Grease trap attached to three compartment sink not maintained. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface. Ice bins not properly covered. Instructed to provide covers for ice bins.

Minor Sanitation

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

Interior panel of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

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

Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Coving not installed in dining areas. Instructed to seal gaps with coving.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Faucet not maintained in men's toilet room. Instructed to replace broken handles on faucet. Soda dispenser not provided with drainline. Instructed to install drainline.

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