JUL 20
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BELLA NOTTE.
BEAT. 18/100
1374 W GRAND AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 20, 2022 · passed with conditions
Failed 6 of 22 inspections. 29 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
22
9 passed · 7 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
148
includes 29 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010 CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES FROM BASEMENT AREAS (UNDER STAIRS, HALLWAYS, DRY STORAGE AREA).
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE OF THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED 12/02/2021 VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE. VIOLATION PREVIOUSLY NOTED ON OCT 13, 2021. #57: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES NOT AVAILABLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN PROOF ON SITE. #58 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 22021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 2
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP IN CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR TO ALLEY. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE OF THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED 07/22/2019 VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE. VIOLATION PREVIOUSLY NOTED ON OCT 13, 2021 ALSO: #58 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
FOUND NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST SUMMARY REPORT IN CONSPICUOUS PLACE FOR CUSTOMERS TO SEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED 4 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FACE COVERING. MUST WEAR FACE COVERINGS IN PUBLIC PLACE. 7-28-060. CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 132021PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 13
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE STANDING 2 DOOR COOLER IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH SCREEN EXIT DOOR TO ALLEY. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED MULTIPLE BOXES AND CONTAINERS OF FOOD ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES NOT AVAILABLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN PROOF ON SITE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 07/22/2019 NOT CORRECTED: #58 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
OCT 52021FAILED16 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 5
2021
FAILED
16 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND SHRIMP STORED ABOVE BROCCOLI AND MUSHROOMS INSIDE PREP COOLER NEAR BROILER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS CHICKEN (47.8F), CALAMARI (46.9F), AND EGGS (50.3) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER NEAR GRILLING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCT AT A COST OF $300. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED PREP COOLER NEAR GRILLING AREA MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 46.9F. ALL EQUIPMENT USED FOR COLD HOLDING MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COOLER TAGGED FOR RE-INSPECTION.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE STANDING 2 DOOR COOLER IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED IMPROPER METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MEASURE HOT AND COLD TEMPERATURES AND KEEP ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH SCREEN EXIT DOOR TO ALLEY. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED MULTIPLE BOXES AND CONTAINERS OF FOOD ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON STANDING 2 DOOR COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED BROKEN LID ON PREP COOLER NEAR NOODLE PREP STATION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS MATS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO USE MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES NOT AVAILABLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN PROOF ON SITE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 07/22/2019 NOT CORRECTED: #55 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER STORED IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA LEADING OUT TOWARDS THE BACK ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. #58 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
SUMMARY REPORT IS COVERED BY OTHER PAPERWORK INSIDE BOARD. SUMMARY REPORT MUST ALWAYS BE VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED MANAGER, WAITER AND KITCHEN STAFF NOT WEARING MASKS WHILE INTERACTING WITH GUESTS INSIDE RESTAURANT. 7-28-060. CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 292019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 29
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, HAM, BACOM, TOMATOES) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOUR MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY, BUT NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA ENCASED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP, DIRT, AND GRIME ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA, IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER STORED IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA LEADING OUT TOWARDS THE BACK ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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JUL 222019FAILED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 22
2019
FAILED
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE (SHRIMP, 58.3 DEGREE F, PASTA 56.4 DEGREE F, CHICKEN 50.2 DEGREE F). INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING SHOULD BE 41 DEGREE F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, HAM, BACOM, TOMATOES) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOUR MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY, BUT NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED 2-DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE REAR KITCHEN NOT HOLDING CORRECT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE (59.6 DEGREE F). INSTRUCTED THAT THE COLD HOLDING INTERNAL TEMPERATURE SHOULD BE 41 DEGREE OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. OWNER WAS ABLE TO CALL OUT A REPAIR SERVICE DURING INSPECTION (LEO VARGAS REFRIGERATION, 773-972-7399), AND WAS ABLE TO GET THE COLD HOLDING UNIT REPAIRED. COOLER IS NOW HOLDING A TEMPERATURE OF 42.1 DEGREE F.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA ENCASED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP, DIRT, AND GRIME ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA, IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER STORED IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA LEADING OUT TOWARDS THE BACK ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FILTERS IN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JAN 232018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 23
2018
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN PREP COOLERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT 1st FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED MISSING END CAP ON THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR(EMPTY BOXES). MUST BRAKE DOWN AND REMOVE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
OCT 132017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 13
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNECCESSARY ITEMS FROM THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN.
SEP 82017FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 8
2017
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL BUGS CRAWLING OUT OF THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE STAIR CASE IN THE BASEMENT, AND OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 LIVE ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE STORAGE LOCKER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. MUST REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, CLEAND AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ONSITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS I.E. CHICKEN PASTA, VEAL, PORK ETC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WITH THE CERTIFICATE CONSPICUOSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING SITE OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR RIPPED GASKETS ON THE COLD HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNITS ON THE LINE ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR INTERIOR DEEP FREEZER PANEL THAT IS BEING HELD UP BY DUCT TAPE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE CEILING VENT IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNECCESSARY ITEMS FROM THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN.
AUG 292016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 29
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER TO THE BAR ICE BIN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE REAL THICK ICE BUILD UP ON THE BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS ON THE 1ST FL MAIN COOK LINE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN ALL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND THE GUN HOLDERS AT THE BAR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL PREP AREA. -INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE RUBBER FLOOR MATS IN FRONT OF THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA. MAINTAIN ALL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS, CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE BASEMENT/1ST FL PREP AREAS.
AUG 222016FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 22
2016
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM, HALLWAY AND FOOD PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 100 LIVE SMALL FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER TO THE BAR ICE BIN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE REAL THICK ICE BUILD UP ON THE BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS ON THE 1ST FL MAIN COOK LINE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN ALL
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND THE GUN HOLDERS AT THE BAR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL PREP AREA. -INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE RUBBER FLOOR MATS IN FRONT OF THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA. MAINTAIN ALL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS, CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE BASEMENT/1ST FL PREP AREAS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT IN THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT
SEP 182015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 18
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT.
SEP 112015FAILED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 11
2015
FAILED
12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND LINE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED GROUND PORK AT 50.5F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, CHICKEN AT 46F INSIDE OF THE LINE PREP COOLER AND COOKED WHITE BEANS AT 50.9F INSIDE OF THE LINE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30# OF FOOD WORTH $60. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED UNHYGIENIC FOOD HANDLING PRACTICES BY A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE PREPARE A SALAD AND HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOODS (TOMATOES AND LETTUCE) WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO BARE HAND CONTACT IS ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE INSTRUCTED TO WEAR GLOVES OR USE OTHER MEANS TO ELIMINATE BARE HAND CONTACT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AND THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS IN BOTH AREAS AT MY REQUEST. ALSO, OBSERVED THE BASEMENT HANDWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. OBSERVED CARDBOARD FLATS AND BOXES STORED ON TOP OF THE HANDWASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND TO KEEP THE HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. ALSO, OBSERVED A BROKEN TOILET SEAT IN THE STALL OF THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND TO HAVE EMPLOYEES USE ANOTHER WASHROOM TO USE THE TOILET. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED CUT POTATOES STORED IN WATER IN A CONTAINER MARKED "DISH BRITE." MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE CHEMICAL CONTAINERS TO STORE FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM, HALLWAY AND FOOD PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED A KNIFE STORED IN BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE SALAD PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. REMOVE CARDBOARD FLATS FROM THE BASEMENT PREP TABLES. OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER HELD TOGETHER WITH TAPE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FOOD CONTAINERS IN DISREPAIR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD OFF OF THE FLOOR. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED SEVERAL COOLERS WITHOUT WORKING OR VISIBLE THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
DEC 242014PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 24
2014
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* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM INSPECTION# 1513197 DATED DECEMBER 17, 2014 NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION'S SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. FACILITY POSTED CURRENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AT CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
PROTECT ALL UTENSILS AT PLACE SETTINGS FROM CONTAMINATION.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN UPPER LEVEL.
DEC 172014FAILED10 violationsDETAILS
DEC 17
2014
FAILED
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PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1155221 ON 5-28-14. 32 REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS IN PREP AREA. MAINTAIN GASKETS ON FREEZER DOOR IN BAR. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND DRAINBOARD IN BAR. DEFROST INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER. PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BAR AREA. 33-CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLES, AND PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA, SINKS IN WALK-IN COOLER. 34-GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA UNDER COOK LINE. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, BAR WALK-IN COOLERS, AND BASEMENT AREAS. REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR NEAR ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. 36- REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN VENTILATION HOOD. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. 38-PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. 40-PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL PREP COOLERS. 41-ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, STORAGE, AND PREP AREAS. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. 42-ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
PROTECT ALL UTENSILS AT PLACE SETTINGS FROM CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS IN PREP AREA. MAINTAIN GASKETS ON FREEZER DOOR IN BAR. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND DRAINBOARD IN BAR. DEFROST INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER. PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BAR AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLES, AND PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREAS, SINKS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA UNDER COOKLINE. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, BAR, WALK-IN COOLERS, AND BASEMENT AREAS. REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR NEAR ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN VENTILATION HOOD. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN UPPER LEVEL.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL PREP COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, STORAGE, AND PREP AREAS. STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
MAY 282014PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 28
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING GLASSWARE IN BAR, CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS IN PREP AREA. MAINTAIN GASKETS ON FREEZER DOOR IN BAR. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND DRAINBOARD IN BAR. DEFROST INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER. PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BAR AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLES, AND PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREAS, SINKS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA UNDER COOKLINE. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, BAR, WALK-IN COOLERS, AND BASEMENT AREAS. REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR NEAR ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN VENTILATION HOOD. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL PREP COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, STORAGE, AND PREP AREAS. STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
OCT 252013PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 25
2013
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE BASEMENT PREP AREA,HAS OPEN SEAMS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER AT REAR PREP AREA AND CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE STOVE,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,ALSO MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA,HAS HEAVY ICE-BUILD-UP
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,LOCATED IN REAR AND BASEMENT PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR THE WALL IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT,HAS A LARGE OPENING INTO WALL AND WASHROOM,LOCATED IN SAME AREA,MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,ALSO MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE HOT WATER TANK AREA,MUST INSTALL IN BASEMENT AREA
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELD COVERS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE ELECTRICAL ROOM AND UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
OCT 152013PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 15
2013
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE BASEMENT PREP AREA,HAS OPEN SEAMS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER AT REAR PREP AREA AND CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE STOVE,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,ALSO MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA,HAS HEAVY ICE-BUILD-UP
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,LOCATED IN REAR AND BASEMENT PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR THE WALL IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT,HAS A LARGE OPENING INTO WALL AND WASHROOM,LOCATED IN SAME AREA,MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,ALSO MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE HOT WATER TANK AREA,MUST INSTALL IN BASEMENT AREA
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELD COVERS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE ELECTRICAL ROOM AND UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
OCT 102013PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 10
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED THE ICE-MACHINE TO HAVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE THE ICE MACHINE WILL BE TAGGED,MUST FAX A LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL,WHEN MACHINE IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED FAX#B312 746-4240 ATTENTION,SUPERVISOR CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) SERIOUS VIOLATION
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE BASEMENT PREP AREA,HAS OPEN SEAMS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER AT REAR PREP AREA AND CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE STOVE,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,ALSO MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA,HAS HEAVY ICE-BUILD-UP
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,LOCATED IN REAR AND BASEMENT PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR THE WALL IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT,HAS A LARGE OPENING INTO WALL AND WASHROOM,LOCATED IN SAME AREA,MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,ALSO MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE HOT WATER TANK AREA,MUST INSTALL IN BASEMENT AREA
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELD COVERS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE ELECTRICAL ROOM AND UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
JUN 62012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 6
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA NEED TO PROVIDE DIVIDER BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN IN THE MAIN KITCHEN TOP, SIDES, FRONT AND BACK OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE BASEMENT HALLWAY HAS DUST BUILDUP.
JAN 202011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 20
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK, BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA AND CLEAN OR REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARD SAME AREA
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE
JUN 82010PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JUN 8
2010
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVING IN COOLERS USING NON-TOXIC FINISH.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS STOVE,GRILL,DEEP FRYERS,SHELVING BENEATH STEAMTABLE,DRY STORAGE SHELVING,BOTTOMS OF WORK TABLES,ICE MACHINE,EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE,CABINETS ETC.
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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY IN STORAGE ROOMS,HOT WATER TANK ROOM FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS/CEILING AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS IN WALK-IN-COOLER BASEMENT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING FIXTURES AT 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.METAL STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE ROOMS,HOT WATER TANK ROOM,FOOD PREPS REMOVE ALL CLUTTER.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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