Beograd Cafe and Restaurant
Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record
2025-10-03 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IN THE STOREFRONT AREA STORED IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT ADEQUATE SANITIZER SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS USED FOR CLEANING EQUIPMENT SURFACES IN AN ADEQUATE SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GASKETS OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT REAR CAFE KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT GASKETS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED REAR BAKERY AREA HANDWASHING SINK (NEAR ICE MACHINE) IN POOR REPAIR, FAUCET ASSEMBLY LOOSE BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE REAR BAKERY AREA HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET ASSEMBLY AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INTENSITY OF LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLERS TO BE INSUFFICIENT, LIGHTING FIXTURES IN THESE AREAS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER LIGHT FIXTURES TO PROVIDE LIGHTING OF ADEQUATE INTENSITY FOR T...
2024-12-03 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER AND DOOR OF 2-DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2023-08-14 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint 5 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMET DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE IN PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE 0F 41.0F) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEM: HAM AT 48.9F, SALAMI AT 47.9F, SOUR CREAM AT 45.8F CANADIAN HAM AT 49.3F. M...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, MUST USE PROPER RAISED SHELVES, NO MILK CRATES.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP ABOVE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND ABOVE BAKERY PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE PREP AREA.
2022-10-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (BAR,WASHROOMS).
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS). OBSERVED 2 POTS OF BEEF SOUP WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (48.5 F-51.8 F) INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10#'S OF FOOD WORTH $200.00....
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ACCURATE AND VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNITS IN HOT SERVICE PREP AREA.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.COS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE OVENS AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
2021-05-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 4 ▾
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT: CHICKEN BREAST AT 126.7F AND CABBAGE STEW AT 125.4. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 1& 1/2 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH ...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS UNITS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
2020-11-24 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
RAW WOODEN WALL AND PLASTIC COVERING ON PARTS OF THE WALL NOTED IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH CLEANABLE WALLS.-----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ALL BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND BOX FREEZER FOOD STORAGE.
2020-11-17 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 2 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
RAW WOODEN WALL AND PLASTIC COVERING ON PARTS OF THE WALL NOTED IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH CLEANABLE WALLS.-----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ALL BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND BOX FREEZER FOOD STORAGE.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2456390 ON 11-6-20. #37- ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.#45- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND ...
2020-11-06 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 11 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE PROPER HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED VARIOUS PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED MEATS, SOUP, SLICED HAM, SHREDDED CHEESE THROUGHOUT REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS WITHOUT AN EXPIRATION DATE. SOME WITH PREPARATION DATES ONLY. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED, READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD LON...
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
VARIANCE REQUIRED FOR YOGURT MAKING ON THE PREMISES. NOTED LARGE AMOUNTS OF YOGURT MADE AND SOLD ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT C.D.P.H TO OBTAIN A VARIANCE APPROVAL OR USE COMMERCIALLY PURCHASED YOGURT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005...
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
MUST OBTAIN VARIANCE APPROVAL BY C.D.P.H. FOR YOGURT MAKING ON PREMISES OR USE COMMERCIALLY PURCHASED YOGURT UNTIL VARIANCE IS OBTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
EMPLOYEE OBSERVED WASHING DIRTY GLOVED HANDS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SOILED GLOVES AND USE NEW, CLEAN GLOVES AS NEEDED. MUST NOT REUSE SOILED GLOVES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY PLASTIC SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BAKERY PREP WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
RAW WOODEN MARBLE PREP TABLE BASE AND LEGS MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
RAW WOODEN WALL AND PLASTIC COVERING ON PARTS OF THE WALL NOTED IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH CLEANABLE WALLS.-----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ALL BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND BOX FREEZER FOOD STORAGE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED BEHIND THE BAR IN THE BEVERAGE PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES STORAGE AREA/LOCKERS FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #2373895 ON 6-17-20 NOT CORRECTED. #6-OBSERVED A TABLE AND CHAIRS INSIDE THE MAIN KITCHEN WITH FOOD AND BEVERAGE AT THE TABLE FOR STAFF. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE TABLE AND CHAIRS. EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE EMPLOYEE ...
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
UPON ARRIVAL FOR INSPECTION NOTED THE BARTENDER NOT PROPERLY WEARING HER FACE MASK. MASK WAS AROUND HER NECK. NOTED WHEN THE KITCHEN DOOR WAS OPENED BY A WAITER AT THE INITIAL INSPECTION, NONE OF THE KITCHEN EMPLOYEES WERE WEARING MASKS. A CUSTOMER W...
2020-06-17 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 19 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE A VERIFIED, WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EVERY EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED A TABLE AND CHAIRS INSIDE THE MAIN KITCHEN WITH FOOD AND BEVERAGE AT THE TABLE FOR STAFF. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE TABLE AND CHAIRS. EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE EMPLOYEE MEALS IN THE DINING ROOM.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE DISH MACHINE HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
OBSERVED RAW PORK BEING STORED ON TOP SHELVING DIRECTLY ABOVE COOKED SOUP AND COOKED CABBAGE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED ALL RAW, ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS MUST BE STORED SEPARATED FROM PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS AND PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES. FOOD...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS NOT LABELED. FOODS SUCH AS COOKED SOUP, COOKED BEEF IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, SLICED ASSORTED DELI MEATS INSIDE A PREP COOLER AND PREPARED CHEESE SAUCE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE LABEL ALL TCS PREPARED READY TO EAT FOOD...
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
OBSERVED A CAN OF "RAID" BRAND ANT & ROACH INSECTICIDE AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LABELED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. MUST NOT USE FOR RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS. INSECTICIDE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
VARIANCE REQUIRED FOR YOGURT MAKING ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
MUST OBTAIN VARIANCE APPROVAL BY C.D.P.H. FOR YOGURT MAKING ON PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BETWEEN THE SINK, CLEAN DISH STORAGE AND CLEAN DISH DRYING RACK.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND IN THE OUTDOOR GARAGE MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOORS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INTERIOR DOOR OF THE KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----WOODEN FOOD STORAGE CABINET IN THE BAKERY PREP IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING, BROKEN WOOD. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT SHELVING. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, NON-PEELING SURFACE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTOR LOCATED ON THE WALL WATER NOZZLE WITH ATTACHED HOSE IN THE BASEMENT UNUSED PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BASEBOARD FLOOR COVING UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH OPEN HOLES, MISSING DAMAGED CERAMIC COVING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPAIR/REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST USE WASHABLE MATS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
PAINT GALLONS STORED NOTED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PASTRY DISPLAY PREP AREA. HYDROLIC OIL GALLONS STORED ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE FLOOR STAND MIXERS IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. MUST NOT STORE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS-----ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUG...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL RAW WOOD IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE: RAW WOOD BACK SPLASH OF THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, RAW WOOD PLATFORM SHELVING UNDER THE BULK ONION ST...
2019-10-24 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2019-10-15 Fail Complaint 2 ▾
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
NO RUNNING HOT WATER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, 66.0 F AT SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE RUNNING HOT WATER AT A MINIMAL OF 110.0 F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AND AT 100.0 F OR ABOVE AT ALL OTHER SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSU...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CEILING TILES REMOVED ABOVE BAKER PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE CEILING TILES WHICH ARE TIGHT FITTED ABOVE BAKERY PREP AREAS.
2019-05-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND REMINDER ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. P...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
2018-04-05 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE DEEP FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE FROST ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED MEAT STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE DEEP FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEATS AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.
2017-06-26 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BULID UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS, OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS COMPRESSORS (BY COOKING EQUIPMENT). MUST CLEAN AND MAINT...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED BY EAST WALL. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.
2016-09-08 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED, COOKED AND OTHER FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE CAFE SIDE OF THE STORE AND IN THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA.ALSO MUST LABEL 3 GLASS CONTAINERS AT THE BAR AREA HOLDING GROUND POWDER...
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST PROVIDE A BOTTLE BRUSHER FOR THE WATER BOTTLES AT THE BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE SCOOPERS WITH HANDLES FOR THE BULK PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING FLOUR, BEAS, SUGAR. FOUND A SMALL CONTAINER WITHOUT A HANDLE BEING USED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR HAND RAIL AT THE STAIRCASE ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AREA SO AS NOT TO BE HANGING OF THE WALL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR CORNER ENTRANCE OF THE WALL AT THE CAFE SIDE WALK-IN COOLER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND WITHOUT ANY OPENINGS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT CEILING IN THE MAIN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY TO RE...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE HAND SINKS LOCATED IN THE BREADMAKING AREA, THE KITCHEN AND THE DISH MACHINE AREA. ALSO REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE PIPE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROPERLY HAVE WATER PIPE LEAK INTO A FLOOR PLA...
2015-11-24 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2015-11-17 Fail License CRITICAL 5 ▾
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
FACILITY HAS ADDED A NEW HOT HOLDING PREP AREA IN THE GROCERY SIDE (NOT IN USE) WITHOUT AN EXPOSED HANDSINK ADJACENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP, PAPER TOWELS, AND TO ...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT UNDER AND AROUND THE FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AREA, REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PESTS, AND RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT A LICENSE PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-02...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE 3 DOOR RETAIL COOLER IN THE GROCERY SECTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD SHELVING UNDER THE GROCERY SERVING COUNTER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SEAL SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING AND TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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