BELLA NOTTE.

Chicago Health Dept

1374 W GRAND AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

22 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jul 2022.

Last inspected Jul 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

148

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 20

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES FROM BASEMENT AREAS (UNDER STAIRS, HALLWAYS, DRY STORAGE AREA).

Minor Documentation & Training

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 2

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Other

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.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED 4 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FACE COVERING. MUST WEAR FACE COVERINGS IN PUBLIC PLACE. 7-28-060. CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 13

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE STANDING 2 DOOR COOLER IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH SCREEN EXIT DOOR TO ALLEY. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Other

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 5

2021

FAIL 16 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Sanitation

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.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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.

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE STANDING 2 DOOR COOLER IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH SCREEN EXIT DOOR TO ALLEY. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS MATS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO USE MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Other

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Other

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.

Minor Other

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 29

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Sanitation

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Serious Other

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.

Serious Other

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 22

2019

FAIL 13 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Sanitation

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Serious Other

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 23

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 13

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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 8

2017

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

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

Serious Documentation & Training

* 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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE CEILING VENT IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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 29

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 22

2016

FAIL 8 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 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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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 18

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT.

SEP 11

2015

FAIL 12 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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.

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 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.

Serious Other

* 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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED SEVERAL COOLERS WITHOUT WORKING OR VISIBLE THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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 24

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Other

* 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).

Minor Sanitation

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

PROTECT ALL UTENSILS AT PLACE SETTINGS FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN UPPER LEVEL.

DEC 17

2014

FAIL 10 violations

Serious Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

PROTECT ALL UTENSILS AT PLACE SETTINGS FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN UPPER LEVEL.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL PREP COOLERS.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MAY 28

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL PREP COOLERS.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

OCT 25

2013

PASS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA

Critical Pest Activity

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 15

2013

PASS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA

Critical Pest Activity

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 10

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA

Critical Pest Activity

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 6

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE BASEMENT HALLWAY HAS DUST BUILDUP.

JAN 20

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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 8

2010

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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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