SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BAR LOUIE.

BEAT. 25/100

1325 S HALSTED ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 25, 2026 · passed

Failed 5 of 16 inspections. 25 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
6 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
63
includes 25 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Nov 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 25
2026
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 18
2026
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

MISSING EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN AN ACCESSIBLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR PANEL AND CHUTE OF ICE MACHINE WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN/SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

BAR LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING UNIT UNABLE TO SANITIZE, 0PPM OF CHLORINE WHEN TESTED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. INSTD TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR REAR WAREWASHING UNIT TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI USE EQUIPMENT. BAR UNIT NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025

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

USING CRATES WITH OPENINGS AND CRACKED SURFACES AS STORAGE BINS FOR MULTI USE EQUIPMENT IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO USE PROPER STORAGE BINS THAT ARE DURABLE, SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MAR 27
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN WRAPS, HAMBURGERS, FRENCH FRIES, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED MENU WITH A FOOTNOTE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MISSING DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK FOR RELATED MENU ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS OFFERED (EX. HAMBURGERS AND STEAK). (REFER TO ONLINE CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE). EMPLOYEE CORRECTED MENUS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

MAR 12
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

APR 6
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM A PIPE UNDERNEATH THE BAR 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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APR 4
2023
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND THE MEN'S WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS WITHOUT HOT WATER. WATER TEMPERATURES RANGE FROM 80F-90F. MUST PROVIDE A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F-120F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE REAR DISH AREA AND HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. PAPER TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDED.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE BAR HANDWASHING SINK CLOSEST TO THE FRONT DOOR SLOWLY DRAINING. OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM A PIPE UNDERNEATH THE BAR 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, AND GARBAGE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE IN THE BAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 11
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

FEB 2
2021
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT DISH WASHING AREA HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK.

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

BOXES OF FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASMENTS STORAGE ROOM STORED UNDER SEWER LINES, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER OR RELOCATE.

SEP 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (REHEATED CHICKEN, LOUIE SAUCE, COUS COUS,MELTED CHEESE, ETC) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER PRESENTED PHOTO COPY DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY MANAGER THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER MUST MAINTAIN A VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND MUST BE PRESENT WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-28-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICES ON SITE FOR REVIEW FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED 2 LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING LOCATED IN PREP WAREWASHING AREA AS WELL AS BAR AREA. NOTED SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF SAID WAREWASHING MACHINES WERE 0PPM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT LEAST 50PPM. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN,SOUPS, GUACAMOLE, ETC) STORED IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON SITE WITH NO LABELS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATES ON ALL REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT FOOD THAT ARE PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT NEXT TO FREEZER IN PREP AS WELL AS THE TWO DOOR UNIT CONNECTED TO COLD HOLD IN PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DOOR CREVICES OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND ALL LIQUOR STORAGE RACKS LOCATED IN BAR AREA. MUST MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE WATER,LIQUOR SPILLS, STRAWS, NAPKINS, TRASH, AND DRIED FOODS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

FEB 20
2018
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, INCLUDING OFFICE. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

FEB 13
2018
FAILED
7 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED A 1-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN THE PREP AREA AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 57F, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING AND HAVE COOLER SERVICED. ADDITIONAL COOLERS ON-SITE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE-MENTIONED PREP COOLER. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 46F TO 51F. 12 LBS OF CHICKEN, 49F, VALUED AT $100. 4 LBS OF PICO DEL GALLO, 46F, VALUED AT $15. 4 LBS OF BRUSHETTA DIP, 50F, VALUED AT $15. 2 LBS OF RANCH DRESSING, 49F, VALUED AT $10. 3.5 LBS OF ALFREDO SAUCE, 49F, VALUED AT $10. 2 GALLONS OF MILK, 48F, VALUED AT $5. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AROUND GREASE TANKS, CEILING TILES AND EQUIPMENT AROUND THE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EFFACED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES, AND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN IN REAR PREP. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WHEEL CASTER ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

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

MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE ON STAIRCASE WALL LEADING TO BASEMENT. CEILING LEAK ABOVE SAID STAIRCASE. REPAIR WALL DAMAGE IN BASEMENT ACROSS FROM WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT.

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

MUST REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS FROM BEHIND BAR, STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA. ALSO, REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, INCLUDING OFFICE. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

AUG 3
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 7/27/17, REPORT #2071463, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 18 OBSERVED 15-20 SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR PREP, BAR AREA AND DINING AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PREMISES SERVED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, MORE FLIES NOTED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, ABOUT 35-40 SMALL FLIES NOTED AT THIS TIME, VIOLATION UPGRADED, INSTRUCTED BY SUPERVISOR, TO HAVE PEST CONTROL TO COME OUT IMMEDIATELY TO SERVICE AREA, BRING REPORTS FOR REVIEW, MANAGER WORKING ON CLEAN TO MINIMIZE ACTIVITY, WITH RETURN TOMORROW, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-42-090

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

SEE VIOLATION #14

JUL 27
2017
FAILED
4 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

OBSERVED 15-20 SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR PREP, BAR AREA AND DINING AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PREMISES SERVED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, ETC), NO CITY CERTIFICATE POSTED OR AVAILBLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTD THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY WHEN FOODS ARE COOKED, PREPARED OR SERVE, MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012

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

NO SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND BAR AREA, NEXT TO STORED GLASSWARE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

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

VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

JUL 22
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION NOT CONTROLLED, BOX OF RAW BACON STORED ON CUTTING BOARD IMMEDIATELY NEXT TO LETTUCE THAT IS CURRENTLY BEING PREPARED/CUT FOR READY TO EAT SALAD. INSTD TO STORE AND PREPARE RAW FOODS SEPARATELY FROM READY TO EAT FOODS (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS INBETWEEN USES). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

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

BOTH LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINES CURRENTLY IN USE, IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO SANITIZE. 0 PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER WHEN BOTH UNITS TESTED. UNITS TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND INSTD TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012A SERIOUS.

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED OR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO HAVE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B SERIOUS.

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

UNCLEAN KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CLEAN KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK.

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

MISSING ICE BIN COVERS FOR ALL CONSUMABLE ICE BINS IN BAR AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

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

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

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

HOLES IN WALLS ABOVE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO SEAL SAME.

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

STOCK ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO ELEVATE SAME 6 INCHES.

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

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. ISNTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS AS REQUIRED.

NOV 24
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

COMMON STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT MUST BE PROPERLY MAINTAINED FREE OF CLUTTER. ALL ARTICLES STORED IN THIS AREA MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS WHERE SPACE PERMITS.

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

PROVIDE ICE SCOOP WITH CONTAINER THAT WILL PROTECT THE UTENSIL FROM CONTAMINATION.

NOV 19
2015
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMP DISH MACHINES IN KITCHEN AND BEHIND THE BAR MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED AND INSTALLED WITH CHEMICAL SANITIZERS.

CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR, AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

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

MUST FINISH INSTALLING PIPES UNDERNEATH WASH BOWLS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND ALSO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.

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

MUST FINISH INSTALLING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR.

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

ATTACH A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT.

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

MUST BE ABLE TO VERIFY EXHAUST SYSTEM IS WORKING ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN WASHROOMS.

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

COMMON STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT MUST BE PROPERLY MAINTAINED FREE OF CLUTTER. ALL ARTICLES STORED IN THIS AREA MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS WHERE SPACE PERMITS.

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

PROVIDE ICE SCOOP WITH CONTAINER THAT WILL PROTECT THE UTENSIL FROM CONTAMINATION.

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