BIG JONES.

Chicago Health Dept

5347 N CLARK ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2025).

24 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Jul 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

168

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 16

2025

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED DISH RACKS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE DISH RACKS AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED DAMP/WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTERS IN THE COOKS AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE LIQUOR REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH, DURABLE, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN ENTRY/PREP AREA LOOSE AND DETACHING FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND SOIL ACCUMULATION FROM THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE IN THE UPSTAIRS DISHWASHING AREA.

JUL 31

2024

PASS 12 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINK (PREP/DISHWASHING AREA/BAR/WASHROOMS)

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL BUILD-UP.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, MASA ETC) IN THE BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDER WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND THE BAR.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD UP AND SPEED RACKS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK, SIDES OF ALL EQUIPMENT WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP, INTERIOR OF ALL BEER AND WINE COOLER ETC) BEHIND THE BAR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE BAR AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

MAR 23

2023

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED THREE EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

FEB 7

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED THREE EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

FEB 9

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS AND ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED BY EMPLOYEES CHANGING AREA. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR.

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APR 26

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS, HAMBURGER, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19 RUSTED BASE OF PREP TABLE(BASEMENT ) AND RUSTED METAL SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER(FIRST FLOOR) MUST REPAIR AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12 SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS IN BASEMENT, MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.11(B, C, D, E) MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS SHELF LINERS IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA/OFFICE, IN BASEMENT AREA. BROKEN HANDLE AT WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE A HANDLE AT SAID UNIT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-201.11 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT INSIDE TWO DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER, AT FIRST FLOOR REPAIR,/REPLACE. BROKEN CHEST FREEZER LINER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION MUST BE REPLACED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER DOOR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 REPAIR THE FOLLOWING: BROKEN BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK. BROKEN MECHANICAL DRAIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(FIRST COMPARTMENT BY THE HANDWASHING SINK), FIRST FLOOR. PEELING PAINT WITH RUST AT STAND OF FOOD MIXER ON TOP TABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. REPAIR ISSUES. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA

Critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.16 SOLID GREASE AT WASTE OIL RECEPTACLE PLASTIC COVER, AT OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE INSECTS AND RODENTS ACTIVITY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 LARGE OPEN CREVICE ALONG THE WALL AND THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 MISSING GROUT WITH WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AT DISHROOM. ALSO BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILE AT MAIN PREP AREA BY THE FLOOR DRAIN. REPAIR ISSUE

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.110 EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN FOOD STORAGE(WEST AREA OF BASEMENT). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. CAN NOT KEEP EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS IN FOOD STORAGE NOR PREP AREA

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE FOR NEW EMPLOYEE

APR 19

2021

FAIL 21 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP PROVIDED AT TWO HANDWASHING SINK: IN PREP AND DISHROOM AREA.SOAP PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED BLACK SUBSTANCE AND EXCESS RUST AT WATER RESERVOIR AND INTERIOR PANELS.CLEAN,SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS, HAMBURGER, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS, BOXED TOGO CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT, MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS. ALSO RELOCATE SERVING PLATES AND UTENSILS STORED ON FRONT COUNTER IN PUBLIC VIEW OR INVERT DISHES AND UTENSILS(SPOON, FORKS,ETC)

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS SHELF LINERS IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA/OFFICE, IN BASEMENT AREA. BROKEN HANDLE AT WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE A HANDLE AT SAID UNIT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN DISHROOM. REMOVE/REPAIR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT INSIDE TWO DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER, AT FIRST FLOOR REPAIR,/REPLACE. BROKEN CHEST FREEZER LINER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION MUST BE REPLACED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS IN BASEMENT, MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

RUSTED BASE OF PREP TABLE(BASEMENT ) AND RUSTED METAL SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER(FIRST FLOOR) MUST REPAIR AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER DOOR,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPAIR THE FOLLOWING: BROKEN BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK. BROKEN MECHANICAL DRAIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(FIRST COMPARTMENT BY THE HANDWASHING SINK), FIRST FLOOR. PEELING PAINT WITH RUST AT STAND OF FOOD MIXER ON TOP TABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. REPAIR ISSUES. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA

Critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

SOLID GREASE AT WASTE OIL RECEPTACLE PLASTIC COVER, AT OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE INSECTS AND RODENTS ACTIVITY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

LARGE OPEN CREVICE ALONG THE WALL AND THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING GROUT WITH WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AT DISHROOM. ALSO BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILE AT MAIN PREP AREA BY THE FLOOR DRAIN. REPAIR ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN FOOD STORAGE(WEST AREA OF BASEMENT). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS.CAN NOT STORED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS IN FOOD STORAGE NOR PREP AREA

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND LARGE ELECTRIC OVEN AT BASEMENT WITH NO EXHAUST HOOD. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE FOR NEW EMPLOYEE

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-31-2020,REPORT# 2359744 #55)6-501.13 FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS/MOP SINK AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090

JAN 31

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT INSIDE MENU NOT PROPERLY WRITTEN. MUST INDICATE SPECIFIC FOOD BEING SOLD UNDERCOOKED/RAW.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WALL AT BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. MUST REPAIR.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREPARATION AREAS/STORAGE AREAS/MOP SINK AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND LARGE ELECTRIC OVEN AT BASEMENT WITH NO EXHAUST HOOD. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 7-19-19 INSPECTION# 2303453. VIOLATION 58.OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090. MUST OBTAIN.

JUL 19

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 16 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INCLUDING COOK TOUCHING COOKED CHICKEN TO PUT ON TOP OF SALAD AND COOK TOUCHING SLICED AVOCADO. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS INSTRUCTED THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. COOKS WERE INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AND PUT ON GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SINK NEEDED IN DISH ROOM CONTAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INCLUDING 120 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 48.9F VALUED AT $200, 40 LBS OF RAW PORK VALUED AT $120 AT 48.6F, 25 LBS OF COOKED POTATOES AT 49.0F VALUED AT $15, 10 LBS BATTER CONTAINING EGGS AND MILK AT 49.5F VALUED AT $15,10 LBS OF PORK HEADS AT 51.3 VALUED AT $30, 30 LBS OF PORK BELLY VALUED AT $120 AT 49.7, 30 GALLONS OF DAIRY INCLUDING MILK, CREAM AND BUTTERMILK VALUED AT $250 AT 50.0F. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON EAST END OF COOKING LINE AT 73F. OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AT 50.0F. BOTH UNITS WERE TAGGED AND WALK IN COOLER WAS REPAIRED AND TAG WAS REMOVED. TAG REMAINS ON 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON EAST END OF COOKING LINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 100 SMALL FLIES BEHIND BAR AND 25 SMALL FLIES IN WOMENS WASHROOM. PEST CONTROL WAS CONTACTED AND SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS MINIMIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a)

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED CLOTHS HANGING OFF COOKS APRONS. WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IS USE AND CAN NOT BE HANGING OFF COOKS APRONS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED STAND UP FREEZER HANDLE IN DISREPAIR AT BOTTOM BASEMENT STAIRS. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT LID AND GASKET IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER DOOR/GASKET IN DISREPAIR. DOOR DOES NOT STAY CLOSED PROPERLY. REPAIR WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN BASEMENT SO IT CLOSES AND REMAINS CLOSED PROPERLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED PLASTIC TUBE DRAIN LINE FROM ICE STORAGE CONTAINER BEHIND BAR WITH AN EXCESS OF BUILDUP OF GRIME. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE PLASTIC DRAIN LINE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN BASEMENT WITH DARK GROOVES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE, REMOVE DARK GROOVES OR REPLACE BOARDS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION UNDER FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKING CONDITION AND MAINTAIN SINK. OBSERVED DRAIN LINE LEADING FROM REACH IN COOLER BEHIND BAR NOT LEADING INTO FLOOR DRAIN BUT DRAINING ONTO FLOOR. MUST CORRECT DRAIN LINES SO THAT IT DRAINS INTO FLOOR DRAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED COVING BEHIND BAR IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR COVING ALONG WALLS BEIND BAR. MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND MOP SINK UNCLEAN WITH BUILD UP OF DIRT GRIME AND BLACK MILDEW LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND MOP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR BEHIND BAR WITH BROKEN TILES EXPOSING RAW WOOD. ALL CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND BAR MUST BE REPLACED AND MAINTAINED SO THAT FLOOR IS NONABSORBENT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES ON MAIN COOKING LINE NEED TO BE REPLACED. MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 22

2018

PASS · 0 violations

APR 13

2018

FAIL 13 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO IMPROPER AT 45.3F AND 49.1F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A). EQUIPMENT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES BY END OF INSPECTION.

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-RICE 43.9F, MUSHROOMS 45.9F, POTATOES 46.9F, CHEESE 47.4F, CHEESE 51.3F, CATFISH 44.6F, CHICKEN 48.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 12 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $89.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

NOTED NO SNEEZE GUARD OR PROTECTION AT THE COUNTER BETWEEN THE KITCHEN PREP AND WHERE FOOD IS PLACED FOR WAITERS TO PICK UP FOR SERVICING AND CUSTOMER SITTING AREA (COUNTER). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SNEEZE GUARD OR PROTECTION AT THE COUNTERTOP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING ON THE SIDES TO THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

Serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING DISHES AT THE LOW TEMP DISHWASHER, AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SET-UP, WITH NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST STRIP KITS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE DISH WASHER TO MONITOR THE FINAL RINSE SANITIZING STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030

Minor Chemical Safety

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

CONSUMER ADVISORY, REGARDING CONSUMPTION OF UNDER COOKED ANIMAL FOODS, NOT POSTED. MUST POST ADVISORY.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DIRT AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SMOOTHEN SURFACE FOR EASY CLEANING AND/OR REPLACE. -NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE SERVICE COOLER DRAWER DOOR AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. -NOTED LID OF SERVICE COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING KNOBS AND LOOSE GASKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. ALSO NOTED NO LID AT THE ICE STORAGE BIN (USING SERVING TRAY FOR LID AT THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID FOR THE ICE BIN. -NOTED WASTE WATER PIPING ABOVE THE DRINKS (LIQUOR) AT THE BASEMENT LIQUOR ROOM NOT ENCASED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND/OR PROVIDE A SOLID, PROTECTIVE COVER FOR THE WASTE WATER PIPES. -NOTED SOILED LINENS CONTAINER AT THE ALLEY BY THE DUMPSTER AREA WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE STORAGE BIN. -NOTED CONSUMABLE ICE STORED IN GARBAGE BAGS INSIDE THE DEEP FREEZER OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AN PROVIDE APPROPRIATE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR THE ICE.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MINERAL DEPOSITS AND A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION AT THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM. GAPS ALONG WALL-FLOOR JUNCTIONS BEHIND BAR. MUST INSTALL COVING.

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON WATER LINES TO SODA SYSTEM IN BASEMENT AND COFFEE EQUIPMENT AT WAIT STATION. MUST INSTALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (SHOES) ON SHELVING WITH DRY GOODS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED DIRTY WASHCLOTHS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

NOV 2

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED INADEQUATE SANITIZING AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE. 0PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL CYCLES RUN OF THE MACHINE WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. REPAIRMAN ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND REPAIRED MACHINE. RECOMMEND TO TEST SANITATION LEVEL WITH CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE DAILY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE, DISH AREA AND PREP.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR OF THE ONE DOOR COOLER MISSING MOTOR COVER AND MOTOR SHELVING WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND REPLACE MOTOR COVER. SOME AREAS OF THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE STAND MIXER PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY.

Minor Sanitation

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

BASEBOARD WALL COVING MISSING/DAMAGED AT THE BAR AND ENTRANCE TO THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER HALLWAY FROM DISH ROOM. MUST REPLACE. EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING AND VENTS ON THE COOKS LINE. DIRTY WALLS AT THE DISH MACHINE AND SCRAPER SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. METAL RACK SHELVING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SEPARATING FROM WALL WITH OPEN HOLE/SEAM IN WALL. MUST REPAIR AND SEAL ANY DAMAGE TO WALL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR PIPING UNDER THE DISH MACHINE SCRAPER SINK. MUST REPAIR ANY LEAK AND REMOVE TAPE.

FEB 8

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE ALL POOLING WATER AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS FROM PIPING IN WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

HOLES IN THE WALLS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL AND MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

FEB 1

2017

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS NOTED PREPARING COCKTAILS. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES AT HAND WASHING SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND PREPARATION. OBSERVED RAW EGGS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF LOOSELY COVERED PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER. FRESH FRUITS PARTIALLY PEELED STORED UNCOVERED WITH OTHER ASSORTED FRUITS INSIDE A DIRTY, USED MILK CRATE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE INTERIOR WALLS AND OTHER INTERIOR PORTIONS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT ICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOODS IN ALL COOLERS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE REMOVING ALL SLIME AND RUST FROM ALL SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Serious Food Temperature

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE ABOVE MENTIONED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

SHELVING UNDER THE STAND MIXER FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS FOUND DIRTY. EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE COMPRESSOR FAN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK DIRTY WITH BLACK SLIME AROUND HOT AND COLD HANDLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS: UNDER THE STAND MIXER PREP TABLE, UNDER THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING, UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE REAR HALLWAY STORAGE,POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. LEAKING PIPE WITH POOLING WATER FROM BASEMENT VENTILATION EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS, REMOVE ALL POOLING WATER AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS FROM PIPING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND VENTILATION EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

HOLES IN THE WALLS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A WALL SEALANT AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER WITH MOLD AND EXCESSIVE DUST. LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE KITCHEN ONE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

JAN 26

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN IN THE SERVICE STATION. DEFROST REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT ,WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. LOOSE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK(MOVING) NOT STEADY. MUST ATTACH TO THE WALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS CLOSE TO THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT WALLS. SEAL GAP AROUND THE CONDUIT AND PIPES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN PREP/COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED . MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR THOSE EMPLOYEES WHO DID NOT HAVE IT YET.

JAN 19

2016

FAIL 8 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED. WITH GRYISH,BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES AND PLASTIC TUBE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE SURFACES AND PLASTIC TUBE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER NOT UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN IN THE SERVICE STATION. DEFROST REACH IN FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN, AND REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT ,WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. RUBBER GASKET RIPPED OFF ALONG THE DOORS OF THE PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. LOOSE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK(MOVING) NOT STEADY. MUST ATTACH TO THE WALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, ALL LIDS OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS, ALL CHOPPING BOARDS, PREP TABLES,SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER, AND INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT (WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND DEBRIS)AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR DRAIN. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER. CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING VISBLE THERMOMETR IN SOME COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR THOSE EMPLOYEES WHO DID NOT HAVE IT YET.

JUN 30

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 23

2015

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1482493 ON OCTOBER 30, 2014: (32) LID FROM CHEST FREEZER IS BROKEN FROM HINGES,ALSO INTERIOR LINER IS BROKEN AND ALREADY TAPED UP,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE INTERIOR LINER AND LID,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. NO COVERS FOR THE TWO ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED THEM TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. (33)INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A SLIGHT MINERAL BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. DUST BUILD-UP ON SHELVES BY THE DISH MACHINE ,EAST SIDE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (36)LIGHT SHIELD WITH DUST INSIDE THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS THAT STILL EXIST AT TIME OF TODAYS INPSECTION IN 7 DAYS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. REPLACED RIPPED/TORN GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP ON LOWER COMPONENTS AND INTEIROR DOOR OF FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE PREP AREA, AND ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.

OCT 30

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED BUTTER BEANS WITH PORK AT TEMP OF 47.6F TO 55.7F,PRODUCT WAS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND PUREED CELERY ROOT INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER AT TEMP OF 45.6F TO 46F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD WITH ABUSED TEMPERATURE WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 40,VALUE 150 UNITS MAINTAINS TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

LID FROM CHEST FREEZER IS BROKEN FROM HINGES,ALSO INTERIOR LINER IS BROKEN AND ALREADY TAPED UP,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE INTERIOR LINER AND LID,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. NO COVERS FOR THE TWO ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED THEM TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND FRONT LID OF ICE MACHINE NEED TO REPLACE SAID RUBBER GASKET.MISSING FRONT COVER FOR THE TOP PART OF ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PROTECT ICE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A SLIGHT MINERAL BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. DUST BUILD-UP ON SHELVES BY THE DISH MACHINE ,EAST SIDE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS,ITEMS SUCH AS PLASTIC PAPERS,DUST,BEHIND AND UNDER SHELVES IN LIQUOR/OFFICE ROOM IN BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6" OFF THE FLOOR

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TODAY CEILING TILES REPLACED BY CARDBOARD ABOVE PREP COOLER,WEST WALL OF THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD,AND PROVIDE CEILING TILE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Sanitation

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

CARDBOARDS COVERS THE VENT ON CEILING IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD DUE TO POROUS MATERIAL AND UNABLE TO CLEAN,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Sanitation

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

LIGHT SHIELD WITH DUST INSIDE THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FAUCET AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

AUG 27

2014

PASS 4 violations

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

INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

AUG 5

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

DISPLAY PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE,PRESENTLY AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.7F-47.8F AND 62.2F.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:PORK,FRESH EGGS.CHEESE,ETC.)OTHER COOLER ON PREMISES MAINTAINING AIR TEMP OF 38F TO 40.1F.COOLER UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW,TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:PULLED COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 46,6F TO 48.9F; COOKED SHREDDED POTATOES AT TEMP OF61.1F; 10 EACH FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 50.3F; SOFT CHEESE AT TEMP OF 53.3F.COOKED DICED PORK AND FRESH BEANS IN GRAVY AT TEMP OF 46.8F TO 47F.PRODUCTS MENTIONED WERE STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER,IN THE KITCHEN.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 4 VALUE 50. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED,AND SERVED. AT LEAST ONE PERSON ON DUTY MUST BE CERTIFIED IN FOOD SANITATION DURING ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(a)

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

INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE POP GUN DISPENSER BEHIND THE BAR AREA,ALSO INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNITS MENTIONED.

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.DUST AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA,INCLUDED OFFICE/LIQUOR ROOM.ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR MUST BE ELEVATED 6' OFF THE FLOOR. ALSO PUDDLES OF WATER ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER AND KEEP FLOOR DRY AT SAID AREA.BASEMENT THROUGHOUT IS NEEDED

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS, CEILING AND VENT COVER WITH DUST AND GREASE.GREASE AND DUST DANGLING FROM VENT COVERS IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO WASH,PAINT, CLEAN WALLS,CEILING TILES AND VENT COVERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

LIGHT SHIELD WITH DUST INSIDE THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

WATER PIPE LEAKING UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GRAY TAPE AND PROPERLY REPAIR IT WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ADDITIONAL THERMOMETERS IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS,NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE

JUL 16

2013

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 9

2013

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING, 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISHMACHINE, MUST BE SANITIZING AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. DISHMACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMNET SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED BY CDPH AT THIS TIME. FAX CDPH AT (312)746-4240 WHEN DISHMACHINE IS REPAIRED.

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 OVER 1O LIVE SMALL FLIES IN WOMENS WASHROOM AND AT PREP AND DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL PEST ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (07/16/13). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1229461 DATED ON 03/09/12 NOT CORRECTED- #32 PROVIDE A LID FOR THE ICE BIN AT THE BAR, #33 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS, ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM PART OF DEEP FRYER (GREASE BUILD-UP),#34 DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY CORNERS, ALONG WALLS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SWEEP FLOOR BASEMENT THROUGHOUT, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (07/16/13). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED ALSO OBSERVED ICE MACHINE UPPER PANEL COVER MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS AND PROVIDE UPPER PANEL FOR ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST/GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD/HOOD FILTERS AND HOOD SPRINKLERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS/SPRINKLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARD AND ALONG WALL/CORNER BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN ALSO MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/BUILD UP AND SMALL HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AND PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AND SEAL ALL HOLES/CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALLS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED ONE CRACKED CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT COVER.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

MAR 9

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED PORK SAUSAGE STORED ON SHELF BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT TEMP OF 82.4 TO 83.9F; HEAD CHEESE STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE(THREE SMALL CONTAINERS) WITH A LABEL OF DATING 3-8-12 AT TEMP OF 97.3F TO 99.1F; A LARGE CONTAINER OF VEGETABLES STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 48.6F. ALL PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 50 VALUE 55. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000077637-14

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROPER AMOUNT OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. AFTER THE UNIT WAS STARTED/RUNNING FOR SEVERAL TIMES STILL RECORDED 0PPM. MUST MAINTAIN 100PPM. TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A TECHNICIAN. UNIT WAS IN USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000077637-14

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG DRAIN LINE ON POP GUN HOLDER BEHIND THE BAR. PROVIDE A LID FOR THE ICE BIN AT SAME LOCATION. PROVIDE A DIVIDER BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MOVABLE CART(FOOD IS STORED ON IT), OR REMOVE FOOD CART/SHELF.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS, ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM PART OF DEEP FRYER(GREASE BUILD-UP). CLEAN INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY CORNERS, ALONG WALLS,UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. SWEEP FLOOR IN BASEMENT THROUGHOUT, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR, ALSO NEED TO ELEVATE FOOD STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE PEELING PAINT ABOVE DINING TABLE REAR AREA BY THE WASHROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT LIGHT IN PREP ARE, ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE KITCHEN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. ALSO PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR AREA.

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