Chicago
55
YOUR CALL

Athenian Room Restaurant

807 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
55/100

Passed most recently but 7 prior failures on record

Inspections
24
13 passed
Last Inspected
2025-06-03
Pass Rate
54%
7 failures
Score
55/100
YOUR CALL
5 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-06-03
Failed 7 inspections (2020, 2020, 2017...)
Sanitation issues found across 79 inspections
Other issues found across 10 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 79×
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Other critical 10×
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
2025-06-03 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2024-07-30 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF SINKS AND REAR PREP TABLE. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE MEN'S EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVER WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GRIME AND GREASE ON WOOD PANELS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. EXTREMELY SLIPPERY.ALSO FLOOR UNDER THE SAID WOOD AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, DISH ROOM AND STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE WOOD AND PROVIDE RUBBER MATS FOR FLOORS

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT IN THE MEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED UNOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE MEN'S EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM LOCATED IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2023-08-25 Pass Canvass
7
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

SOME AREAS OF THE UPPER PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL TOGO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

WOODEN SAUCE HOLDER NEXT TO THE COOKS LINE IN POOR REPAIR WITH DAMAGED WOOD, UNABLE TO CLEAN. MUST REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL ACROSS FROM THE FRONT PREP HAND SINK WITH GREASE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----INTERIOR WALLS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST AND RE-PAINT/RE-SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NOTED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

2022-03-10 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

WE OBSERVED RUSTY SIDE PANEL BASE AT EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

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

WOOD SHELF BY THE HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.REPAIR ISSUE

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DISCHARGE WATER PIPE OF ICE MACHINE NOT REACHING FLOOR DRAIN, WATER ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITONAL PIPE TO REACH FLOOR DRAIN FOR PROPER WATER DISCHARGE

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE STALL AT WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

2020-06-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
5
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED THE ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED MEAT (BURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. ALSO MUST INDICATE...

minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY DOOR LINER AT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER,ALSO PREP TABLE BASE IS RUSTY UNABLE TO CLEAN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

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

CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER PIPE IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GRIME AND GREASE ON WOOD PANELS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. EXTREMELY SLIPPERY.ALSO FLOOR UNDER THE SAID WOOD AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,DISH ROOM AND STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE WOOD AND PROVIDE RUBBER MATS FOR FLOORS

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN FLOOR UNDER THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AND UNDER WOOD PANELS IN THE KITCHEN, REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE. PEELING PAINT ON CEILING WAND WALLS ABOVE AND SIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSOR...

2020-06-24 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
7
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED THE ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED MEAT (BURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. ALSO MUST INDICATE...

minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY DOOR LINER AT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER,ALSO PREP TABLE BASE IS RUSTY UNABLE TO CLEAN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

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

CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER PIPE IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP, INCLUDED DEEP FRYERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GRIME AND GREASE ON WOOD PANELS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. EXTREMELY SLIPPERY.ALSO FLOOR UNDER THE SAID WOOD AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,DISH ROOM AND STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE WOOD AND PROVIDE RUBBER MATS FOR FLOORS

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN FLOOR UNDER THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AND UNDER WOOD PANELS IN THE KITCHEN, REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE. PEELING PAINT ON CEILING WAND WALLS ABOVE AND SIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSO...

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-17-2020,REPORT# 2373852 #16) 4-602.11(A) EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN ...

2020-06-17 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 15
critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED THE ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED MEAT (BURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. ALSO MUST INDICATE...

minor Other

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

SINGLE SERVING USING FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED.

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

serious Employee Hygiene

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON WALL BY THE HANDWASHING SINK. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES ON SHELVES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

minor Sanitation

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

MANUAL CAN OPENER WITH GRIMES ON BLADE ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER PIPE IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.

minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY DOOR LINER AT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER,ALSO PREP TABLE BASE IS RUSTY UNABLE TO CLEAN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED PREMISES USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH GAUCE READING 182F; HOWEVER NOTED NO TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, STRIPS/STICKERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP, INCLUDED DEEP FRYERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN FLOOR UNDER THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE,REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE. PEELING PAINT ON CEILING WAND WALLS ABOVE AND SIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GRIME AND GREASE ON WOOD PANELS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. EXTREMELY SLIPPERY.ALSO FLOOR UNDER THE SAID WOOD AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,DISH ROOM AND STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE WOOD AND PROVIDE RUBBER MATS FOR FLOORS

2019-01-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT: -HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT SAID HAND SINK. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:1)- OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT/CABINET: 114.3F, 30LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN, $90.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TCS FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR ...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:2,&B)- OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, ON TOP SURFACE OF PREP TABLE INSIDE STORAGE CONTAINER, AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, AT SALAD STATION: 49.5F, 2.5LBS OF CHOPPED ICE BERG LETTUCE, $11.00...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12- OBSERVED NO STEM THERMOMETER PROBE ON SITE TO DETERMINE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER PROBE ON SITE TO DETERMINE INTERNAL OF TCS FOODS. MAINTAIN AT ALL ...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12- UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY BACK PREVENTER DEVICE OR INSTALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER CARDS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

2018-05-18 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED PEELING AND CHIPPING PAINT ON SHELVING ABOVE SALAD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION FANS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 1-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

2017-11-13 Pass Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT (CORNERS) PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOMS.

2017-08-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE SOILED RAGS PROPERLY IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

2017-08-15 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
serious Pest Activity

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL AND HOSES OF THE ICE MACHINE. LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE. DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ALSO, OBSERVED SEVERAL FLY S...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSIL BEING STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND A PIPE. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLE IN REAR, BLACK GROOVES PRESENT. CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON SMALL WARMER NEXT TO GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER THE PREP TABLE WHERE CARBONATED SODA RACK IS STORED, AND FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. ALSO, DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER WHERE CASH REGISTER IS LOCATED. INS...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. REPAIR HOLE IN LOWER WALL OF STAFF TOILET ROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE SOILED RAGS PROPERLY IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER IN 1-DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE SIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE REAR. ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

2016-12-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-11-30 Fail Canvass
6
serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.WAS PREVIOUSLY INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)

serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR.OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT SEPERATING ALONG TOPSIDE DOWN INTO SINK BASIN APPX. "4-5".MUST WELD 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD SHELVING UNITS FOR DISH AND FOOD STORAGE THROUGOUT.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP/DI...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM UPPER SHELF IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,SIDE OF STOVE ,SODA DISPENSER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER COOLER IN DINING AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALL AND PIPE BEHIND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

2016-06-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
4
serious Other

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

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED ,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (GYROS,CHICKEN.STEAK,BAKALAVA)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST COVER SILVERWARE ON DINING ROOM TABLE.MUST STORE PLASTIC UTENSILS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINETS.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM.

2016-06-20 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Sanitation

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

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY DISH WASHER.OBSERVED DISH WASHER PUTTING DIRTY DISHES IN DISH MACHINE AND THEN REMOVING CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION,(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM FRONT DOOR WITH A APPX."3/4" ,DINING ROOM DOOR APPX. "1",REAR DOOR APPX"1-2".MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

minor Sanitation

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

MUST COVER SILVERWARE ON DINING ROOM TABLE.MUST STORE PLASTIC UTENSILS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA,DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND ABOVE 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GU...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM UPPER CORNERS INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE,EXHAUST FAN ABOVE DISH MACHINE,FRYER CABINETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER PALLETS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN DINING AREA AND VENT IN TOILETROOM.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER.

2015-10-16 Pass Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SHELVES WITHIN KITHCEN WITH PLATE STORAGE WORN WITH PEELING PAINT MUST RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

2015-03-19 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PEELING CHEIPPING PAINT ON SHELVES ABOVE SALAD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT SHELVES SO THAT THERE IS NO PEELING/ CHIPPING PAINT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE IN CORNERS AND ON INTERIOR WHERE IS IS MADE. MUST CLEAN AND SANTIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN IN SANITIARY CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON SHELF TOO CLOSE TO FLOOR. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED WITHIN CONTAINER TO PROTECT IT FROM CONTAMINATION.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. ISTRUCTED TO FINISH PROCESS FOR ALL STAFF WHO HANDLE FOOD.

2014-03-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

Observed accumulated grease and food debris on the outside and inside of fryers. Instructed to clean and maintain inside and outside of equipment.

minor Sanitation

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

Detail cleaning needed in the following areas: floors under all equipment and behind 1 door freezer in prep areas.

2014-03-13 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

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

Observed no hand soap at exposed handsink in prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain hand soap and paper towels at exposed handsinks at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030

serious Food Temperature

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

Observed high temperature dishwasher wash gauge not working. Instructed to repair and maintain all dishwasher gauges. Serious violation 7-38-030

minor Sanitation

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

Replace torn door gasket of 1 door prep cooler across from the grill.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed accumulated grease and food debris on the outside and inside of fryers. Instructed to clean and maintain inside and outside of equipment.

minor Sanitation

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

Detail cleaning needed in the following areas: floors under all equipment and behind 1 door freezer in prep areas.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed wall at exposed handsink in prep area with a large hole. Instructed to repair and maintain walls. Observed accumulated food debris and grease on wall under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain walls.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Must install a self closing door device on the employee restroom door.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Observed no thermometer inside of chest freezer. Instructed to provide and maintain thermometers for all coolers and freezers.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed mops stored in mop bucket. Instructed to store mops properly.

2013-08-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2013-08-13 Fail Canvass
4
serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 06/14/12 REPORT#1229647 NOT CORRECTED. #32 MUST REPAINT THE PAINTED SHELVES ABOVE THE SALAD STATION, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PLATE STORAGE AREA. #33 DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVER IN THE ...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED ON WALLAT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL KNIFE RACK FOR STORAGE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK SLOW DRAINING MUST FIX. VENTILATION AT WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING MUST REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

2012-06-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES AT 71.3F, GYRO SAUCE AT 51.8F, AND FETA CHEESE AT 55.3F. ALL OF THE ITEMS WERE STORED OUT OF REFRIGERATION ON THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 7...

critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WASH AND RINSE UTENSILS IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SANITIZING THEM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE UTENSILS AT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE OR AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION...

critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. NO HOT WATER WAS AVAILABLE AT THE HANDSINK DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT REPAIRED AND HOT WATER WAS RESTORED TO THE SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAINT THE PAINTED SHELVES ABOVE THE SALAD STATION, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PLATE STORAGE AREA. REMOVE CARDBOARD USED TO LINE THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZER, TOP AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FAN COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE DISHROOM AND SALAD PREP AREA. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK.

2010-11-18 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE PAPER OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/ STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER OR AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP WITH EXCESSIVE GRE...

minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER.

100
Cafe Brauer
100
Cafe Brauer
56
Pasta Palazzo
57
Mi Nueva Tierra
18
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