AUG 7
2025
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BASIL LEAF CAFE/SAGE.
EAT. 88/100
2461-2467 N CLARK ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 7, 2025 · passed
Passed all 15 inspections, but 7 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
11 passed · 4 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
70
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Aug 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED HEAVY SPILLAGE AT BOTTOM OF MIXER COOLER AT BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA. OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON GROUND AROUND GARAGE DUMPSTERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
OCT 32024PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
OCT 3
2024
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE 3-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REAPIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN DISHWASHING AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AN MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHTSHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP COOLERS IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP NSIDE VENTILATION VENTS IN ALL WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 42023PASSED11 violationsDETAILS
APR 4
2023
PASSED
11 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
UPPER AREA OF THE ICE BIN IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SERVER STATION HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK, STORED CLEAN DISHES AND FLATWARE.----NOTED TWO BOX FREEZERS LOCATED ON THE NORTH WALL OF THE BASEMENT PREP TO THE RIGHT OF THE HAND SINK, BEING STORED UNDER A PIPE LEAKING A GREASE LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST REMOVE THE FREEZERS FROM UNDER THE PIPELINE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE KNIFE HOLDER WITH FOOD DEBRIS.EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP WITH DRIPPING GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----NOTED BADLY STAINED, BLACKENED PLASTIC DISH MACHINE RACKS. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.----MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS ELEVATION FOR METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, RAW WOOD MOUNTING UNDER BASEMENT PREP TABLE TOP FOOD EQUIPMENT, RAW WOOD MOUNTING FOR WALL MOUNTED KNIFE HOLDER IN BASEMENT PREP.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINES WASTEWATER PIPELINE MUST BE EXTENDED TO PROPERLY DRAIN INTO THE NEARBY FLOOR DRAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED HOLES IN WALLS SURROUNDING THE MOUNTED PAPER TOWEL HOLDER AT THE HAND SINK IN THE SERVER STATION. MUST REMOVE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND UNUSED CYLINDER BRICKS. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE BRICKS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE IE: BLENDER, FOOD INGREDIENTS ETC. MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE NORTH BASEMENT USED FOR LIQUOR STORAGE. AREA NOT APPROVED FOR FOOD PREPARATION.-----SEVERAL STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT NOTED CLUTTERED WITH UNUSED, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. MUST REMOVE ALL SUCH ITEMS. ALL OTHER NEED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS AND ORGANIZED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST PROVIDE BASEBOARD WALL COVING BEHIND THE BASEMENT PREP TABLE LOCATED AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ANY AREA WHERE THERE IS AN OPEN SEAM/CREVICE BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE.
DEC 62021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 6
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN MAIN COOKING AREA WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMUALTION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 42020PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
DEC 4
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
SOME PIPES ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZER WRAPS ARE BROKEN IN BASEMENT ,INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE SAID PIPES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON SHELF BEHIND THE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN NO INTERIOR LID LINER INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER DOOR(EXPOSED INSULATION) IN BASEMENT(COOKIE CHEST FREEZER)MUST REPLACE SAID LINER SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
ADDITIONAL PIPE CONNECTION IS NEEDED UNDER THE ICE MACHINE FOR DISCARD WATER ON FLOOR DRAIN, NOT ON FLOOR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT EAST ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESS UNUSED AND USED ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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DEC 92019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 9
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUN 52018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 5
2018
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABEL INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USE BY DATE. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF BEER COOLER IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE ALL WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN BASEMENT ABOVE CHEST FREEZERS. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 272017PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 27
2017
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FRONT THE GRILL IN THE PREP AREA, AND ON THE DEEP FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPAIR/REPLACE IN REAR AND BASEMENT PREP. RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, GREASE AND/OR FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT; MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA, GRILL, AND STOVE. ALSO, CALCIUM BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED HOOD AND FILTERS IN THE KITCHEN NOT CLEAN, GREASE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT OFFICE AND STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 262016PASSED10 violationsDETAILS
JAN 26
2016
PASSED
10 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL SMALL AND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT .
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK IN BASEMENT,RUSTY INTERIOR PARTS OF BEER COOLER IN BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER,LID IN POOR REPAIR ON CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 2- COMP & 3- COMP SINK IN BASEMENT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM DISH RACKS,PREP TABLES,BEER & FOOD WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FANGUARDS,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,MEAT SLICER,FLOOR MIXER,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT ON 1ST FL. PREP & WAIT STATION AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN DUST AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS & WIRES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA & DISH WASHING AREA,VENTILATION VENTS IN DINING AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.MUST MAKE CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE ABOVE HAND SINK AND CHEST FREEZERS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN WAIT STATION AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR WAIT STATION AREA MILK COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE OR REMOVE ARTICLES,LIQUOR,UNUSED EQUIPMENT OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA & LIQUOR STORAGE.
AUG 132015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 13
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DEFROST THE THREE CHEST FREEZERS (WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED) IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VENT COVER OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM IST FLOOR(WITH DUST BUILD-UP). MUST CLEAN, REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK ON THE TWO FAUCETS CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 202014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 20
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
NO SHELLFISH TAGS WERE PROVIDED FOR THE CLAMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE CLAMS WITHOUT A SHELLFISH TAG AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE SHELLFISH TAGS WITH THE PRODUCT UNTIL IT IS USED AND THEM KEEP FOR 90 DAYS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B-2)
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED BOTH PREP COOLERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44F. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT AND CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLERS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED CHEESES AT 44.4-52.1F, CHICKEN SALAD AT 45.1F, CRAB CAKES AT 47.1F, CHICKEN AT 45.1F, SALMON AT 44.7F, SALSA AT 45.8F, FISH AT 50.0F, MEATBALLS AT 51.8F, MEAT SAUCE AT 43.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 25# OF FOOD WORTH $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE TOP LIDS OF THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
AUG 232013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 23
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN 1ST FLOOR AND WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE DIRT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
NOV 52012PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 5
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 47.6F, FETA CHEESE AT 48.2F, SOUP AT 44.6F, GOAT CHEESE AT 46.0F, GRILLED PORTABELLA MUSHROOMS AT 46.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPAIR THE CRACKED FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE LEAKING DRAIN LINE AT THE BASEMENT EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPLACE THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.
AUG 162010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 16
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.RE GROUT FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA(WATER BETWEEN TILES).SCAPE BUILD-UP GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.PROVIDE MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT AREA,ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE TAKE OUT FOOD CONTAINERS SHELVES.
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