BARBIE CAFE.

Chicago Health Dept

324 S RACINE AVE · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Aug 2023).

15 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Aug 2023.

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

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
VIOLATIONS
101
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 22
2023
FAIL 12 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:30 AM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR DISH AREA MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER OF 0PPM OF CHLORINE. SEE COMMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN DISH MACHINE SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATIONS BETWEEN 50-100PPM AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER: CHICKEN AT 51.5F, CHICKEN AT 53.2F, AND HAMBURGERS AT 50.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $500. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED ITEMS ON THE MENU SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED, SUCH AS A FRIED EGG, WITHOUT CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND FOOTNOTE FOR ALL ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND HAMBURGERS MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 49.8F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT COOLER MAINTAINS PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CHEMICAL SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 1 BURNT-OUT LIGHTBULB IN THE HOOD OVER THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES TO COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2562726 DATED 8/25/2022. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 25
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT PROVIDING FOOD FOR LIVE DOGS ON THEIR WEBSITE. FOOD IS SERVED FROM KITCHEN. ITEMS INCLUDE HAMBURGER PATTY, CHICKEN BREAST AND WHIPPED CREAM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DOG MENU FROM WEBSITE. INSTRUCTED STAFF CANNOT SERVE FOOD TO LIVE ANIMALS AND ONLY TO PATRONS OF THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-40-060. OPERATOR REMOVED DOG MENU FROM WEBSITE DURING INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ON FLOORS AND INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER SLOWLY DRAINING AT HAND SINK LOCATED AT BAR. MUST REPAIR. ALSO OBSERVED TOILET NOT FLUSHING IN BATHROOM LOCATED IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR OR CAP OFF TOILET AND HAND SINK WATER LINE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STANDING WATER AROUND DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD NOT WORKING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO PREVENT GREASE OR CONDENSATION FROM COLLECTING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS.

FEB 9
2022
PASS 2 violations
Serious Food Temperature
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK (LEFT SIDE) IN MEN'S BATHROOM AT 88.9F. MUST MAINTAIN HOT WATER TEMPERATURE TO 100.0F OR ABOVE.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CAN WITH COVER IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM.

SEP 25
2020
FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL
Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND BOTH LOW TEMP DISHMACHINES ON PREMSIES NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED THAT BOTH MACHINES MUST HAVE A SANITATION CONCENTRATION OF 100 PPM CHLORINE; MUST CORRECT. MACHINES TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND THE PERSON IN CHARGE INSTRUCTED TO MANUALLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE IN THE THREE COMP SINKS ON PREMISES. MACHINES CANNOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED AND TAGS REMOVED BY CDPH. SEE COMMENTS BELOW FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST AND RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 10 FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE BAR AND 40 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE BRICK OVEN. OVEN IS NOT USED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY COME OUT TO SERVICE PRIOR TO NEXT WEEK AND TO CLEAN ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE BEHIND THE BAR; REPAIR LEAK.

Critical Pest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES NOT COVERED. DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND SOME OBSERVED ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTERS AND A POTENTIAL FOR RODENTS AND FLIES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND AROUND AND BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SINKS. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE SIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN; SEAL HOLE IN WALL. OBSERVED SOME MISSING WALL TILE IN THE PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; REPLACE WALL TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED A FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT WITHOUT A COVER; MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE BASEMENT TO AVOID CLUTTER.

DEC 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. DOCUMENTS PROVIDED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.DOCUMENTS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

BSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (HUMMUS,MARINATED CHICKEN, HOUSE SAUCES, BASIL/ OIL MIX,ETC STORED IN 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH IMPROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD, CONSUME OR USE BY DATE LABELS ON ALL ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL FRYERS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT OF REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE POOL OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS MIXED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH ALL FRYERS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP COOKING AREA.NOTED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF BROKEN GLASS, BOTTLE CAPS, PLATES, SHOES AND TRASH ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. NOTED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF UNUSED FURNITURE, BOXES, TRASH AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING 6 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR, REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE

Minor Food Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN STORAGE AREA LEADING TO OFFICE AND DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE FOR REVIEW. MUST MEET REQUIREMENT.

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DEC 3
2019
FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. DOCUMENTS PROVIDED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.DOCUMENTS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.

Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LARGE ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILDUP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT BIN WHERE ICE IS STORED AND ALSO NOTED PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL AND DRIPPING ON ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (HUMMUS,MARINATED CHICKEN, HOUSE SAUCES, BASIL/ OIL MIX,ETC STORED IN 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH IMPROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATE LABELS ON ALL ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT FOR CUSTOMERS TO SEE IN MENU INCLUDING ASTERISKING ON ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (HAMBURGERS, ETC. ) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT OF FACILITY NEAR BEER, LIQUOR , WATER STORAGE IN PILES ON FLOOR , SCATTERED ALONG THE FLOOR ALONG WALLS ON EACH SIDE OF BASEMENT, UNDERNEATH ALL STORED FURNITURE AND NEAR STAIRCASE . INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL FRYERS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT OF REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE POOL OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS MIXED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH ALL FRYERS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP COOKING AREA.NOTED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF BROKEN GLASS, BOTTLE CAPS, PLATES, SHOES AND TRASH ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. NOTED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF UNUSED FURNITURE, BOXES, TRASH AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING 6 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR, REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN STORAGE AREA LEADING TO OFFICE AND DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE FOR REVIEW. MUST MEET REQUIREMENT.

NOV 29
2019
FAIL 14 violations 7 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Food Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE WHILE TIME /TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (HAMBURGERS, CHILLI, TOMATOES, HUMMUS, CHICKEN, ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AS REQUIRED WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED .

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. DOCUMENTS PROVIDED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.DOCUMENTS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.

Critical Food Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA DIRECTLY NEXT TO UTILITY SINK WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER. NOTED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 76.5F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER @ AT LEAST 100F AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO USE ADDITIONAL HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR WAREWASHING UNTIL HOT WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED AT FRONT HANDSINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP OR PAPERTOWEL AT REAR PREP HANDSINK NEAR WAREWASHING AREA, AND AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LARGE ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILDUP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT BIN WHERE ICE IS STORED AND ALSO NOTED PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL AND DRIPPING ON ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (HUMMUS,MARINATED CHICKEN, HOUSE SAUCES, BASIL/ OIL MIX,ETC STORED IN 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH IMPROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATE LABELS ON ALL ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT FOR CUSTOMERS TO SEE IN MENU INCLUDING ASTERISKING ON ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (HAMBURGERS, ETC. ) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT OF FACILITY NEAR BEER, LIQUOR , WATER STORAGE IN PILES ON FLOOR , SCATTERED ALONG THE FLOOR ALONG WALLS ON EACH SIDE OF BASEMENT, UNDERNEATH ALL STORED FURNITURE AND NEAR STAIRCASE . INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL FRYERS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT OF REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE POOL OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS MIXED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH ALL FRYERS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP COOKING AREA.NOTED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF BROKEN GLASS, BOTTLE CAPS, PLATES, SHOES AND TRASH ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. NOTED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF UNUSED FURNITURE, BOXES, TRASH AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING 6 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR, REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN STORAGE AREA LEADING TO OFFICE AND DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE FOR REVIEW. MUST MEET REQUIREMENT.

APR 24
2018
PASS · 0 violations
APR 17
2018
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL AND IN CORNERS IN THE DRY STORAGE AND FURNACE ROOM NEXT TO THE MANAGER'S OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS; CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ALSO, OBSERVED 10 RAT TRAPS VISIBLY POSITIONED IN THE PREP AREA AND BASEMENT, AND ANOTHER 15 THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT.

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

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 2010076, DATED 4/17/17. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE: #34:FLOORS NOT CLEAN FIRST KITCHEN PREP, BEHIND BAR AND BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS, #37: EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT STORED ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPACE TO STORE BELONGINGS NICE AND NEATLY, #41: CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, UNDER PIZZA OVEN FIRST KITCHEN, FIRST FLOOR STORAGE CLOSETS BY DING AREA, AND SOME AREAS OF PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS, OFFENSIVE ODORS COMING FROM THREE COMPARTMENT GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY, VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS (SUGAR, FLOUR, RICE) WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM IT'S ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

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

MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR. PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE RACKS FOR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE. ALSO, ADJUST THRESHOLD ON LOWER RIGHT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON ALL PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM ALL CEILING VENTS AND WALLS IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR THE DETACHED WALL VENT UNDER THE HAND SINK IN THE MENS PUBLIC TOILET ROOM.

APR 17
2017
PASS 8 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CHIPPING RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE 3 DOOR COOLER AND WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, NO ICE BINS COVERS BEHIND BAR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

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

COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DAILY,

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN FIRST KITCHEN PREP, BEHIND BAR AND BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS,

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

ATTACHED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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

NOT ENOUGH LIKE IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHT, AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,

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

EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT STORED ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPACE TO STORE BELONGINGS NICE AND NEATLY,

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

HOT WATER KNOB BROKEN AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

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

CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, UNDER PIZZA OVEN FIRST KITCHEN, FIRST FLOOR STORAGE CLOSETS BY DING AREA, AND SOME AREAS OF PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS, OFFENSIVE ODORS COMING FROM THREE COMPARTMENT GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,

APR 10
2017
FAIL 11 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROX., 40 RODENT DROPPING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, INSIDE CLOSET, AND EXIT DOORS BY OUT SIDE BEER GARDEN, NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENINGS AT BOTTOM OF DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

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

NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, SEE BELOW, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE AVAILABLE, AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED, SERVED AND PREPARED, SERIOUS ISSUED: 7-38-012

Serious Other
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEWING, POSTED NEW SUMMARY, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B)

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

CHIPPING RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE 3 DOOR COOLER AND WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, NO ICE BINS COVERS BEHIND BAR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

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

COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DAILY,

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN FIRST KITCHEN PREP, BEHIND BAR AND BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS,

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

ATTACHED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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

NOT ENOUGH LIKE IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHT, AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,

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

EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT STORED ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPACE TO STORE BELONGINGS NICE AND NEATLY,

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

HOT WATER KNOB BROKEN AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

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

CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, UNDER PIZZA OVEN FIRST KITCHEN, FIRST FLOOR STORAGE CLOSETS BY DING AREA, AND SOME AREAS OF PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS, OFFENSIVE ODORS COMING FROM THREE COMPARTMENT GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,

SEP 13
2016
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 25
2016
PASS 7 violations
Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

DRY STORAGE BINS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL PROPERLY.

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

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER CABINETS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR UNDER FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN, DUST, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

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

FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS FOR BASEMENT DRAINS.

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

SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.

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

CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA.

Minor Other
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS.

JAN 25
2016
PASS 6 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER CABINETS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR UNDER FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN, DUST, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

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

HOLE IN WALL BEHIND TOILET IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. SEAL HOLE.

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

SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.

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

CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA.

Minor Other
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS.

JAN 22
2015
PASS 5 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA(DEEP FRYERS, CHARCOAL GRILL), ALL SINKS, AND DISHMACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

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

FINISH APPYING THE EPOXY TO UNFINISHED SECTIONS OF KITCHEN FLOOR. CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREAS ON FIRST FLOOR(DEBRIS, DUST).

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

APPLY A SEALANT TO ALL BRICK WALLS IN DINING ROOM. CLEAN WALLS IN AREA AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MOP SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA.

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

ICE MACHINE IN REAR IN POOR REPAIR, MUST MAKE SURE NEW ICE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CONNECTED WITH A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE FRESH WATER LINE. SODA GUNS AND POP LINES NOT YET INSTALLED, MUST ALSO MAKE SURE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ARE CONNECTED TO THESE FRESH WATER LINES WHEN INSTALLED. VENTILATION ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT WORKING, ALL VENTILATION OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE REPAIRED.

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

ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT(COOKING, DISHES etc), ARTICLES, AND FOOD ITEMS STORED IN ALL STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND IN AREAS ON FIRST FLOOR MUST BE PROPERLY STORED CLEAN AND ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTERED AREAS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

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