BARBA YIANNI TAVERNA INC..
4761 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Failed 15 of 29 inspections. 33 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 172025FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
WE CONTINUE TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 13 LIVE COCKROACHES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE KITCHEN ON WALL NEXT TO THE HAND SINK AND ON THE SIDE OF THE BROILER AND ON LOWER WALL NEXT TO THE LINEN STORAGE SHELFS ADJACENT TO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE TOP MECHANICAL COMPARTMENT OF THE DISHMACHINE IN THE SAME KITCHEN PREP AREA. 1 LIVE COCKROACH BY STEPS IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO THOROUGHLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FROM ALL OF THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
4-602.13--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLAGE AND ACCUMULATED GREASE. FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT,STORAGE SHELFS,TOP OF DISHMACHINE,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,KITCHEN OVEN AND BROILER,BAR GUNS AND HOUSING ATTACHED AT BAR AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
JAN 152025FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED REFRIGERATED, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE TO BE PAST THE ALLOWABLE 7 DAY USE BY DATE IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. THE FACILITY RETAIL FOOD LICENSE WAS SUSPENDED ON 01/06/2025. STILL PREPARED, REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE USE BY DATE MAY NOT EXCEED 7 DAYS, WITH THE FIRST DAY OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED HUMMUS, COOKED VEGETABLES, COOKED LAMB, COOKED POTATOES, COOKED SPINACH AND CUT LETTUCE AND TOMATOES, SLICED FETA CHEESE,TZAKI SAUCE WITH A TOTAL APPROXIMATE WEIGHT OF 50 LBS AND A VALUE OF $500.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005.
OBSERVED IMPROPERLY APPLIED PESTICIDES. HEAVILY APPLIED ADVION PESTICIDE AND DRIONE DUSTS ON FLOORS BEHIND UNDER AND AROUND SINKS AND EQUIPMENT AT BAR AREAS. PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN MUST PROPERLY APPLY ALL PESTICIDES IN A SAFE AND SANITARY MANNER, ACCORDING TO LABEL INSTRUCTIONS (CRACK AND CREVICE APPLICATION) AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-015.
6-501.112-SIGHTED DEAD COCKROACHES. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETELY REMOVE ALL DEAD COCKROACHES FROM THE BAR AREA, KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT.
WE CONTINUE TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED 10 LIVE COCKROACHES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREMISES ON WALLS AND IN CRACKS CREVICES ON DOOR FRAME ADJACENT TO THE BAR AREA AND ON FLOOR AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT AND ON FLOOR NEXT TO THE SODA SYRUP STORAGE RACK AND AROUND THE WEST BRICK COLUMNS AND ON THE EAST WALL BEHIND THE STORAGE RACK ADJACENT TO THE ICE MAKER IN BASEMENT AREA AND IN KITCHEN PREP AREA FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO THOROUGHLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
4-903.11 (A;B;D)--SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE FROM UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES OR INSTALL BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM POTENTIAL LEAKS.
4-101.19--OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
4-602.13--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLAGE AND ACCUMULATED GREASE. FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT, GREASE TRAP, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELFS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOLERS, STEAM TABLE, AND OVEN AND DEEP FRYER, BAR GUNS AND HOUSING ATTACHED AT BAR INCLUDING WATER SPILLAGE AND SPILLED DEBRIS IN BASEMENT AREA NEAR THE ICE MAKER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL, KEEP FLOORS DRY.
6-201.11--OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN THE PREP AREAS AND BEHIND THE BAR AREA AND BEVERAGE SERVICE STATION AND DRY STORAGE ROOMS,BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH-OUT. SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES OPENINGS IN BAR AREAS.
6-501.114--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE PREP AREA AND BAR AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS/LIQUOR BOTTLES IN BAR AREA OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
JAN 102025FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14--NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.
3-603.11--OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
3-302.12--OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
6-501.111--WE CONTINUE TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE COCKROACHES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREMISES ON WALLS AND IN CRACKS CREVICES ON TOP OF THE LIQUOR TABLE BEHIND THE BAR AND UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELFS IN BAR AREAS AND WALLS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE ROTTED WOODS ELEVATING THE CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND ON FLOOR BEHIND THE REAR OVEN IN KITCHEN PREP AREA ALSO,ON LOOSE CEILING ABOVE THE PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO THOROUGHLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETELY REMOVE ALL DEAD COCKROACHES FROM THE BAR AREAS AND KITCHEN PREP AREAS IN DETAIL.
4-903.11 (A;B;D)--SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE FROM UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES OR INSTALL BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM POTENTIAL LEAKS.
4-101.19--OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
4-602.13--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLAGE AND ACCUMULATED GREASE. FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT, GREASE TRAP, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELFS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOLERS, STEAM TABLE, AND OVEN AND DEEP FRYER, BAR GUNS AND HOUSING ATTACHED AT BAR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
6-201.11--OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN THE PREP AREAS AND BEHIND THE BAR AREA AND BEVERAGE SERVICE STATION AND DRY STORAGE ROOMS, BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH-OUT. SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES OPENINGS IN FOOD PREP AREAS NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND IN THE BAR AREA.(INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PIECES OF BREAD ON ALONG THE RAFTERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREAS).
6-501.114--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE PREP AREA AND BAR AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS/LIQUOR BOTTLES IN BAR AREA OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
JAN 62025FAILED22 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT BAR AREA, COFFEE/BREAD STATION AND WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN .
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED, SANITIZED, AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (COOKED LAMB, COOKED RICE, COOKED POTATOES ETC.) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT,TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS.INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT: "THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH AN OPENING APPROX.1/4"INCH AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST INFESTATION ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE COCKROACHES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREP AREA AND BAR AREA: ON THE WALL AROUND THE ELECTRIC OUTLET BEHIND THE OVEN/STOVE AREA, INSIDE THE BOTTOM DOUBLE DOOR OVEN AND ON WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND ON THE KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS THROUGHOUT ALL IN SAME AREA OF THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE UTILITY MOP SINK AREA. LIVE COCKROACHES ON WALL AND FLOOR ON THE SIDE OF THE BAR AREA. OVER 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALLS AND SHELFS OF BAR AREA AND SOUTH END OF THE DINING ROOM AREAS. OVER 40 RODENT RAT DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO THOROUGHLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
BASEMENT ICE MACHINE UNDER UNFINISHED CEILING IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE FINISHED CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE.
OBSERVED COOK WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE FROM UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES OR INSTALL BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM POTENTIAL LEAKS.
OBSERVED RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL ALL RAW WOOD IN SAID ROOM.
OBSERVED ONE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA AND BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLAGE AND ACCUMULATED GREASE. FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT, GREASE TRAP, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELFS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOLERS, STEAM TABLE, AND OVEN AND DEEP FRYER, BAR GUNS AND HOUSING ATTACHED AT BAR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MAKER LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND WATER LINE TO COFFEE MAKER IN SIDE SERVICE STATION. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE PREP AREA AND BAR AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON TOP OF THE KITCHEN WALK-IN-COOLERS AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS/LIQUOR BOTTLES IN BAR AREA OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN THE PREP AREAS AND BEHIND THE BAR AREA AND BEVERAGE SERVICE STATION AND DRY STORAGE ROOMS, BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH-OUT. SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES OPENINGS IN FOOD PREP AREAS NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND IN THE BAR AREA.
OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA AND DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE PREP AREAS AND PROVIDE BRIGHTER,ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FOUR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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SEP 282023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS IN DELI COOLER. INSTRUCTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE
SEP 202023FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED, SUCH AS (CHICKEN, CHEESE, SLICED TOMATOES) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS STORED AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47-50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOOD IS HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 7 GALLONS OF MILK, 5 POUNDS OF OCTOPUS, AND 5 POUNDS OF PORK TENDERLOIN ($250). A PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED 2 OF 3 WALK-IN COOLERS WITH AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. THE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO FIX THE COOLERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES AND MORE THAN 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
SEP 292022PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE (2) WASHROOM AND HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR.
4-202.16 OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS INSIDE (2) WALK IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE.
4-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS BY THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE PREP/COOKING AREA.
5-501.111 OBSERVED REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE ENCLOSURE AREA HAD SOME LITTER ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REORGANIZE.
6-201.13 INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS BY THE DISHWASHING AREA.
6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN OFFICE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER STORED INSIDE REAR OFFICE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
6-303.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTBULBS IN THE EXHAUST/HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.
SEP 232022PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE (2) WASHROOM AND HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR.
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE TAGGED ‘HELD FOR INSPECTION’. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS INSIDE (2) WALK IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE.
INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS BY THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE PREP/COOKING AREA.
OBSERVED REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE ENCLOSURE AREA HAD SOME LITTER ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN OFFICE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER STORED INSIDE REAR OFFICE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS BY THE DISHWASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REORGANIZE.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTBULBS IN THE EXHAUST/HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.
JUL 62021FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED BROKEN PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT ENTRANCE TO FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 10 LIVE ROACHES BEHIND HOT LINE IN FOOD PREP AREA, DISH AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA, AND SERVICE AREA. ADDITIONALLY OBSERVED 2 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, AND 8 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WINE BOTTLES MOUNTED TO WALL NEAR BAR. FURTHERMORE OBSERVED 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN CABINET OF COFFEE AREA, 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN OFFICE, AND 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON STORAGE SHELVES OF STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO COFFEE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE MEAT CUTTER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED BOX FREEZER CONTAINING ICE CREAM COVERED IN HEAVY BUILD UP OF ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR THROUGHOUT. OBSERVED ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE INSIDE OF ALL OF THE CONVECTION OVENS AND ON THE STOVES, STEAM TABLE, DEEP FRYERS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE CABINETS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS. MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD STORAGE COOLERS. CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES ON THE ICE MACHINE AND BAR EQUIPMENT INCLUDING THE SODA GUN NOZZLES.
OBSERVED HOLES AND GAPS IN WALLS AND BASEBOARDS BENEATH WALK-IN COOLERS, IN DISH AREA, THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA, IN SERVICE AREAS, AND IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL HOLES AND GAPS IN PHYSICAL FACILITIES SHOULD BE SEALED TO PREVENT HARBORAGE OF PESTS.
: CLEAN THE ENCRUSTED GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2352771 ON 12/4/19 NOT CORRECTED: 47 - CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUT AND WITH DARK COLOR. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH THE SURFACES OR REPLACE WITH NEW ONE. INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ASHTRAY WITH ONE CIGARETTE IN GAME ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF SMOKING AND SMOKING PARAPHANALIA. VIOLATION 7-32-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 22021FAILED16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 46.7F, BEEF AT 44.6F, TARTAR SAUCE AT 44.6F, GYRO MEAT AT 51.8F, STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES AT 68F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (LASAGNA) HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE USED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
REMOVE THE DEAD COCKROACHES FROM ALL THE GLUEBOARDS IN THE KITCHEN, ON THE FLOOR, ON EQUIPMENT AND ON DISHWASHING CHEMICAL BUCKETS.
OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF INSECTS AND RODENTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 200 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS OF THE CEILING AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, BAR, AND BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED OVER 20 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED OVER 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, BEHIND THE BAR, IN THE STORAGE CABINETS OF THE BREAD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE STATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE USE STORAGE CONTAINERS.
DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR THROUGHOUT. OBSERVED ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE INSIDE OF ALL OF THE CONVECTION OVENS AND ON THE STOVES, STEAM TABLE, DEEP FRYERS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE CABINETS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS. MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD STORAGE COOLERS. CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES ON THE ICE MACHINE AND BAR EQUIPMENT INCLUDING THE SODA GUN NOZZLES.
CLEAN THE FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS, BEHIND THE BAR AND BREAD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE STATION, DRY STORAGE ROOMS, BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
SEAL THE BASEBOARDS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. REPAIR THE BOWED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYER AND UNDER THE GYRO MACHINE. REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM AND THE BROKEN WALL TILE AROUND THE URINAL IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.
CLEAN THE ENCRUSTED GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED MISSING AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2352771 ON 12/4/19 NOT CORRECTED: 47 - CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUT AND WITH DARK COLOR. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH THE SURFACES OR REPLACE WITH NEW ONE. 57 - OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. 58 - NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND RE NEW EVERY 3 YEARS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
DEC 42019PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(O)- NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11-NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-603.11- MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER AND ASTERICK ALL THE FOODS ON THE MENU THAT IS BEING SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-305.11- MUST ELEVATE ALL BUCKET WITH FOOD AND BOXES OF FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER AND BOXES OF COOKING OIL IN DRY STORAGE AREA 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING TO STORE SUCH ITEMS.
3-304.14 ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARDS, COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
4-201.1- MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORED FROZEN FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. TORN RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE SMALL REACH IN COOLER BESIDE THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
4-501.12- CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUT AND WITH DARK COLOR. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH THE SURFACES OR REPLACE WITH NEW ONE.
4-601.11(C)- MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE BIG MIXER FOR POTATO, WITH DRIED FOOD CRUMBS AND A LIITLE RUSTY AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.11- DAMAGED AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WHERE THE ICE MAKER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED WALLS TILES BEHIND THE BIG MIXER FOR POTATO. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
6-202.11- LIGHT BULB OF THE SMALL REACH IN COOLER BESIDE THE BAR HAS NO PROTECTIVE SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
2-102.13- ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RE TAKE THE TRAINING CLASS AND PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
2-102.13- NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND RE NEW EVERY 3 YEARS.
NOV 222019FAILED15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER AND ASTERICK ALL THE FOODS ON THE MENU THAT IS BEING SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO VISIBLE THEMOMETER INSIDE THE SMALL REACH IN COOLER BESIDE THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
MUST ELEVATE ALL BUCKET WITH FOOD AND BOXES OF FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER AND BOXES OF COOKING OIL IN DRY STORAGE AREA 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING TO STORE SUCH ITEMS.
ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARDS ,COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORED FROZEN FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. TORN RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE SMALL REACH IN COOLER BESIDE THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUT AND WITH DARK COLOR. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH THE SURFACES OR REPLACE WITH NEW ONE.
THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING AND WATER IS SEAPING UNDER THE DIVIDER BETWEEN THE 2ND AND THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DIVIDER OF THE SINK AND TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025- CITATION ISSUED.
EXTERIOR SIDES SURFACES OF THE OVEN AND STOVE WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE BIG MIXER FOR POTATO, WITH DRIED FOOD CRUMBS AND A LIITLE RUSTY AND MAINTAIN.
DAMAGED AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WHERE THE ICE MAKER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED WALLS TILES BEHIND THE BIG MIXER FOR POTATO. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHT BULB OF THE SMALL REACH IN COOLER BESIDE THE BAR HAS NO PROTECTIVE SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RE TAKE THE TRAINING CLASS AND PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND RE NEW EVERY 3 YEARS.
JAN 52018PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
PROVIDE LABEL, NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATE ON ALL COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN /INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
TORN RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE SMALL REACH IN COOLER CLOSE TO THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE EAST SIDE CORNER OF THE BASEMENT CLOSE TO THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PROVIDE COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT BY THE ICE MACHINE.
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT BASEMENT WHERE THE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN/MISSING WALL TILES BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR WALL TILES AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD BY THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHT BULB MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE THE SMALL REACH IN COOLER BY THE BAR AREA.
PROVIDE MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE SMALL REACH IN COOLER BY THE BAR AREA.
SEP 152017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES IN WALL IN DISHWASH AREA UNDER WOODEN SHELF ALSO OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT BAR, 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
3-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED (ALONG COOKLINE) ALSO OBSERVED PITTED AND STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA BY STEAMTABLE. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD.
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES IN WALLS BY DISHMACHINE AROUND SHELVES. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES IN WALLS.
CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X4) BURNED OUT BY WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
FEB 22017PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS AND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED/DATED.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL/DATE FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED LARGE CUTTING BOARD AT THE COOK LINE PREP COOLER WORNED-OUT DEEP CUTS/STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLERS,INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF BAR DISHMACHINE,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON KITCHEN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AND INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS ALSO,ON KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REAPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER NEAR AT COOKLINE AREA AND INSIDE THE MILK REFRIGERATOR AT WAIT STATION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS.
ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 192017FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF RAW FOODS (BEEFS,CHICKEN ETC.) STORED ABOVE AND NEXT TO UNLABELED READY-TO-EAT COOKED FOODS (RICE) STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.ALSO,OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SOUP,PASTAS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPER FOOD PROTECTION DURING STORAGE,DISPLAY,SERVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS AND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED/DATED.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL/DATE FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED LARGE CUTTING BOARD AT THE COOK LINE PREP COOLER WORNED-OUT DEEP CUTS/STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLERS,INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF BAR DISHMACHINE,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON KITCHEN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AND INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS ALSO,ON KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REAPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER NEAR AT COOKLINE AREA AND INSIDE THE MILK REFRIGERATOR AT WAIT STATION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS.
ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 82016FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
Observed the ice not protected: observed a bottle stored in the beverage ice bin at the bar and observed a black, mold-like substance on the upper interior of the basement ice machine. Facility removed bottle and all ice. Instructed facility to remove remaining ice from ice machine, clean, sanitize, and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(a).
No city of Chicago certified foodservice manager on site at time of inspection while potentially hazardous foods (chicken, gyros, potatoes, etc) are being prepared and or served. Instructed facility that a city of Chicago certified foodservice manager must be on site at all times while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and/or served. Serious citation issued 7-38-012(a).
Observed the low temp dish machine at the bar to have multiple spots of a black, mold-like substance on the interior. Instructed facility to detail clean, sanitize, and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1527338, dated 2-26-15: Violation 45- "NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE." Instructed facility to comply and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.
Observed no lids for the ice bins at the bar or for the water pitchers stored in the dining room. Instructed facility to obtain and maintain lids for both. Observed the side bar station ice bin to have the soda gun drain line run through the ice bin to the ice bin's drain line. Instructed facility to hook directly to a drain/drain pipe and remove from ice. Observed the soda gun holster at the bar to have no drain line and to be draining into a trash can. Instructed facility to connect a drain line to a drain/drain pipe and to maintain.
Observed the soda gun holsters and dispensers to have dirt accumulation. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
Observed the floor under the soda boxes in the basement to have pop accumulated on it. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed dirt and debris on the kitchen floor under and around equipment and in the rear of the facility. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the floor of the dining room stage area to have dirt and debris accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed the meat walk in cooler fanguard to have dust and dirt accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed the exposed handsink at the bar to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
FEB 262015PASSED11 violationsDETAILS
MULTI USE AND SINGLE SERVE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
CUTTING BOARDS NOT MAINTAINED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE, CORNERS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
SOME AREAS OF WALL/CEILINGS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREAS IN POOR REPAIR, NOT CLEAN AND BROKEN PLASTER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT STORED NICE AND NEATLY IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,
NO THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST PROVIDE,
NO THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS.
CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS,
UNAUTHORIZED CUSTOMERS ENTERING FOOD PREP AREA, MUST RESTRICT, ONLY AUTHORIZE PERSONNEL ALLOW TO ENTER,
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
JUN 232014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN NOT AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. FOODS NOT PROEPRLY STORED INSIDE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER AND STORAGE BAGS.
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
CUTTING BOARDS NOT MAINTAINED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN CUTTING BAORDS.
OVEN, EXHAUST HOOD AND ALONG SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE, CORNERS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND RESEAL RUSTED FLOOR.
SEP 172013FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #18 STILL NOT CORRECTED: FOUND LIVE ROACHES ON THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ON THE WALLS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON THE OVEN, ON THE WALL BASE ABOVE THE STAIRS GOING TO THE BASEMENT, GASKET OF THE WALK IN COOLER. OVER 40 LIVE ROACHES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090. MUST ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY, WASH AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY LICENSED PEST SONTROL COMPANY AND COMPLY WITH ALL FOLLOWING ORDERS.
UPGRADED TO CRITICAL #14.
MUST PROVIDE PROPER COVER. FOOD IN UNCOVERED CONTAINERS ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE LIDDED OR COVERED CONTAINERS.
EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT, CONTAINERS AND PIPING/HOSES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN; COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISH WASHING EQUIPMENT AND DETERGENT CONTAINERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, STORAGE TABLES AND STEAM TABLES, COOLERS, AND LEGS AND PIPES OF SAME EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, STORAGE CABINETS, SLICER AND EXTERIOR AND THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA, BAR AREA, SERVER STATION AND BASEMENT. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT PREP/KITCHEN.
EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES AT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE WALLS THROUGH-OUT. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST SEAL ALL THE GAPS ON CEILING AND WALLS.
SEP 162013FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #18 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1099182 DATED 9/9/13: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND SAME SINK AND UNDER DISH MACHINE AT DISH WASHING ROOM; FOURTEEN (14)LIVE ADULT COCKROACHES NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND PIPES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, UNDER ABOVE EQUIPMENT. MUST SEAL OPENINGS/CRACKS/CREVICES/CAULK AREAS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE EAST WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. ADDITIONAL FINDINGS AT THIS TIME OF RE INSPECTION: FOUND EVIDENCE OF OVER 40 TOTAL LIVE ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER AND BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, ON THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER, AROUND THE LEGS OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON THE WALLS BY THE PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, ELIMINATE ROACHES. WASH AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES. HAVE PREMIISES SERVICED BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND COMPLY WITH ALL FOLLOWING ORDERS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-42-090.
UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.
PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DIVIDER BETWEEN THE CONSUMABLE ICE AND THE SODA TUBING IN THE ICE BIN TO PROTECT THE ICE FROM ANY CONTAMINATION. OR PROVIDE A SEPARATE CONTAINER FOR THE ICE. NO COVER FOR ICE BIN AT SERVICE STATION. MUST PROVIDE PROPER COVER. FOOD IN UNCOVERED CONTAINERS ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE LIDDED OR COVERED CONTAINERS.
EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT, CONTAINERS AND PIPING/HOSES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN; COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISH WASHING EQUIPMENT AND DETERGENT CONTAINERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, STORAGE TABLES AND STEAM TABLES, COOLERS, AND LEGS AND PIPES OF SAME EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, STORAGE CABINETS, SLICER AND EXTERIOR AND THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA, BAR AREA, SERVER STATION AND BASEMENT. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT PREP/KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE PROPER FLOOR DRAIN COVERS (GRATES) FOR THE BASEMENT AND DISH WASH AREA FLOOR DRAINS.
EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES AT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE WALLS. MISSING AND BROKEN WALL TILES AT DISH WASHING ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST SEAL ALL THE GAPS ON CEILING AND WALLS.MISSING CEILING TILES AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES.
STRONG SEWER GAS ODOR EMITTING FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN DISH WASH AREA. MUST ELIMINATE SOURCE OF ODOR.
ICE SCOOPS AND CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. TO PROPERLY STORED CLEANING TOWELS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
SEP 92013FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND SAME SINK AND UNDER DISH MACHINE AT DISH WASHING ROOM; FOURTEEN (14)LIVE ADULT COCKROACHES NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND PIPES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, UNDER ABOVE EQUIPMENT. MUST SEAL OPENINGS/CRACKS/CREVICES/CAULK AREA BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE EAST WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
PREP FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CREVICES AND STAINS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN; COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISH WASHING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE TABLES AND STEAM TABLES, COOLERS, AND LEGS AND PIPES OF SAME EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, STORAGE CABINETS, SLICER AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA, BAR AREA, SERVER STATION AND BASEMENT. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT PREP/KITCHEN.
EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES AT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE WALLS. MISSING AND BROKEN WALL TILES AT DISH WASHING ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
NO THERMOMETERS IN SOME COOLERS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS.
ICE SCOOPS AND CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. TO PROPERLY STORED CLEANING TOWELS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
DEC 132012FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Must provide exposed hand sink at coffee/wait station, per code.
Found some food items in walk in cooler, reach in freezer not properly labeled/dated, must properly label, and date food items in walk in cooler, and reach in freezer.
Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced, grease box had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed. Reach in cooler shelving that had rust/peeling paint shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving in bar cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Floor in rear hallway behind bar, leading to bsmt storage area in state of disrepair, shall be repair/replaced.
Walls/ceilings in bsmt storage areas, storage rooms that had gaps around pipes, walls shall be sealed/repaired.
Missing light shields in kitchen prep area, exhaust canopy, and display cooler, shall be provided.
Must provide backflow preventer to coffee machine(capuccino), hose bib, ice machine.
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