SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BITES.

BEAT. 18/100

3313 N CLARK ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 17, 2026 · passed

Failed 9 of 24 inspections. 28 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
24
10 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 9 failed
VIOLATIONS
124
includes 28 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Jul 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 17
2026
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND 2 DOOR REFER UNIT IN PREP INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED IN BASEMENT WATER HEATER AREA IN DISREPAIR EXCESSIVE RAINWATER COMING THROUGH BRICKS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL ALL HOLES.

MAR 12
2026
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

NOTED NO SUSHI RICE ANALYSES LETTER OR pH TEST KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SUSHI RICE ANALYSIS LETTER OR OBTAIN A pH TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED AS CITATION WAS ISSUED ON 3/6/26 ON REPORT#2632327

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

4-501.11: **C** Good Repair and Proper Adjustment- Equipment OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND 2 DOOR REFER UNIT IN PREP INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B): (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13: **C** Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed OBSERVED IN BASEMENT WATER HEATER AREA IN DISREPAIR EXCESSIVE RAIN WATER COMING THROUGH BRICKS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL ALL HOLES.

MAR 6
2026
FAILED
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: BBQ PORK AT 48.9F,TUNA AT 60.6F, SALMON AT 58.9F, TUNA AT 48.9F SPICY TUNA AT 60.9F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 40 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $950.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

NOTED NO SUSHI RICE ANALYSES LETTER OR pH TEST KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SUSHI RICE ANALYSES LETTER OR OBTAIN A pH TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IN REAR PREP IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 58.9F . INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND 2 DOOR REFER UNIT IN PREP INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO QUATS CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED IN BASEMENT WATER HEATER AREA IN DISREPAIR EXCESSIVE RAIN WATER COMING THROUGH BRICKS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL ALL HOLES.

APR 1
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11----ALL OPEN HOLES IN BASEBOARDS, WALLS, CEILINGS, AROUND PIPING THROUGHOUT DISH ROOM MUST BE SEALED.----MOLDY, BLACKENED WALL CAULKING AT THE BASEMENT ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REPLACE.----- DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR PREP ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK, MUST REPLACE.

MAR 28
2025
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED DURING THIS RE-INSPECTION BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. EMPLOYEE OBSERVED CHOPPING RAW GREEN ONIONS TO BE USED AS FOOD INGREDIENT AND GARNISHES FOR PREPARED FOODS USING BAR HANDS. REVIEWED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES AND THE PROPER USE OF GLOVES. ONIONS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12--- MUST PROVIDE FOOD SCOOPS WITH HANDLES INVERT IN STORED FOODS.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-903.11 (A;B;D)--- ALL CLEAN STORED POTS, PANS, MIXING BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

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

4-101.19--- MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES OR CINDER BLOCKS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT.----MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR PREP TABLE LEGS IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11--- FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, GREASE, DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER: THROUGHOUT THE BAR, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM, ---RAW WOODEN WALL BRACKET FOR ICE BUCKETS MUST BE PAINTED SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----ALL OPEN HOLES IN BASEBOARDS, WALLS, CEILINGS, AROUND PIPING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, STORAGE ROOM, DISH ROOM MUST BE SEALED.----MOLDY, BLACKENED WALL CAULKING AT THE BASEMENT ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REPLACE. 6-501.114-- ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING AND ALL OTHER NEED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOORS. : 6-201.13--- MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR PREP ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK, IN THE REAR BASEMENT KITCHEN UNDER DISH MACHINE, THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 FROM REPORT #2614302 ON 3-21-25 NOT CORRECTED. #38- OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEPS ON BOTH DOORS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.#56- OBSERVED CRACKED CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. #38-NOTED 10 TO 15 DROPPINGS IN NUMEROUS AREAS THROUGHOUT. MANAGER REMOVED DURING THE INSPECTION. PEST CONTROL CO. ON SITE AND TREATED PRIOR TO THIS REINSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTINUE TO MONITOR AND REMOVE ANY NEW DROPPINGS AND CONTINUE WITH PEST SERVICE UNTIL ALL ACTIVITY IS ELIMINATED. COS.

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MAR 21
2025
FAILED
19 violations7 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED THE DISH ROOM HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK WITH DISHWARES STORED INSIDE AND CLEAN LINENS STORED ON THE SPLASH GUARDS.ALSO NOTED THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK WITH A MESH STRAINER INSIDE. SINK BEING USED AS A DUMP SINK.ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP LOCATED AT THE DISH ROOM HAND WASHING SINK. SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE DISH ROOM AND 1ST FLOOR PREP HAND WASHING SINKS. PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

SERIOUSFacility Condition
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

NOTED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE PREPARED, SLICED CARROTS, ONION, AND BAGGED LETTUCE INSIDE THE KITCHEN TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION FROM RAW FOODS AND PREVENTING CONTAMINATION. ALL FOODS REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED OPEN FLY TRAP STICKY ROLLS THROUGHOUT AND ABOVE FOOD PREP AND DISHROOM AREAS. MUST REMOVE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED APPROXIMATELY 75 TO 100 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER REAR BASEMENT PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES, IN THE WATER HEATER ROOM, UNDER SHELVING BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CO. SERVICE FOR RATS. LAST PEST SERVICE REPORT DATED 3-4-25 WITH PEST ACTIVITY NOTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED A WASTE WATER PIPE FROM AN UNKNOWN SOURCE DRAINING INTO THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REMOVE DRAINPIPE.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE FOOD SCOOPS WITH HANDLES INVERT IN STORED FOODS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

NOTED CLEAN LINENS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE DISH ROOM HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEAN LINENS.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

ALL CLEAN STORED POTS, PANS, MIXING BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES OR CINDER BLOCKS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT.----MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR PREP TABLE LEGS IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND COOKS LINE COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS.----NOTED DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

BOTTOM SHELVING OF SEVERAL BASEMENT PREP TABLES WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST, REPAINT/SEAL.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, GREASE, DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER: THROUGHOUT THE BAR, IN BASEMENT REFRIGERATION AREA, UNDER ALL BASEMENT PREP TABLES AND SHELVING, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM, THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN.----DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM AND AT THE BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----RAW WOODEN WALL BRACKET FOR ICE BUCKETS MUST BE PAINTED SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----ALL OPEN HOLES IN BASEBOARDS, WALLS, CEILINGS, AROUND PIPING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, STORAGE ROOM, DISH ROOM MUST BE SEALED.----MOLDY, BLACKENED WALL CAULKING AT THE BASEMENT ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REPLACE.----MISSING WALL TILE AT THE 1ST FLOOR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING AND ALL OTHER NEED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOORS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR PREP ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK, IN THE REAR BASEMENT KITCHEN UNDER DISH MACHINE, THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 2-16-24 REPORT #2589726 NOT CORRECTED. #38- OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEPS ON BOTH DOORS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR. #55- FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AT BAR. MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.#55-OBSERVED BASEMENT FLOOR LITTERED BEHIND FREEZERS AND IN WATER BOILER ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT FLOOR AND WATER BOILER ROOM.#56- OBSERVED CRACKED CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 16
2024
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

1ST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGOUT DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AT BAR. MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BASEMENT FLOOR LITTERED BEHIND FREEZERS AND IN WATER BOILER ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT FLOOR AND WATER BOILER ROOM.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED CRACKED CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CEILING LIGHT BULBS NOT PROPERLY WORKING ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH PROPERLY WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS.

MAY 16
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SOILED CLOTH CURTAINS IN THE EXIT/ENTRANCE DOORWAY AT BAR AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THROUGHOUT.SURFACE MUST SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

MAY 9
2023
FAILED
17 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED CERTIFIED MANAGER REPORTED ON SITE AT 12:07PM AFTER EMPLOYEE NOTIFY HER

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOOD ARE HANDLED: FRESH FISH,RICE, MUSSEL ETC. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN TCS FOODS ARE HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED. CERTIFIED MANAGER REPORTED ON SITE AT 12:07PM AFTER EMPLOYEE NOTIFY HER

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE COMING IN FROM OUTSIDE IN THE KITCHEN TO START HIS SHIFT. WITH JACKET ON AND BACK PACK STILL ON HIS SHOULDER ,GLOVED HIS HANDS AND START TO HANDLE PRODUCTS INSIDE THE PREP SUSHI COOLER. NO HANDWASHING PRIOR TO GLOVE HIS HANDS.INFORMATION ON HAND WASHING AND PROCEDURE OF GLOVE GIVEN TO MANAGER PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IS REQUIRE IN ALL HANDWASHING SINK

CRITICALOther
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

COMMINGLED MUSSELS.FOUND SHELL FISH IN PLASTIC CONTAINER AND PRODUCT REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN WHICH WAS RECEIVED. THREE SHELL FISH TAGS WITH MENTIONED PRODUCTS, TWO TAGS WITH SAME INFORMATION, THE THIRD TAG HAD DIFFERENT CERTIFICATION NUMBER, HARVEST DATE AND HARVEST PLACE. INFORMATION GIVEN ON SHELLFISH TAGS AND PRODUCTS. PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. POUNDS 30,VALUE 75 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

WE OBSERVED TWO LARGE CONTAINERS OF COOKED SAUCES STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 52.5F AND 54.3F. BOTH PRODUCTS WERE COOKED ON 5-8-23. FOUND THREE CONTAINERS OF COOKED SUSHI RICE AT TEMP OF 70.3F, 71.5F AND 70.6F. STORED IN THE MANAGER OFFICE ON TOP THE DESK. NO PROOF OF Ph AND NO LOG PROVIDED. ALL FOOD MENTIONED WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 11,VALUE 30 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERSIN BASEMENT MUST BE LABLED WITH A COMMON NAME

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS PROVIDED ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE.MUST PROVIDE SAID TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THROUGHOUT.SURFACE MUST SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SOILED CLOTH CURTAINS IN THE EXIT/ENTRANCE DOORWAY AT BAR AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OIL CONTAINERS WITH GREASE ON TOP THE LID AND GROUND. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST STORE INVERTED AT SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AREA.RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AT BAR AREA.HOLES ON WALL MUST BE REPAIRED. DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER BROKEN,HEAVY,GET STUCK TO FRAME DOOR, INTERIOR RELEASE KNOB BROKEN AND COVERED WITH A TENNIS BALL. DOOR NOT EASILY CLEANABLE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

BROKEN PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD AT BASEMENT PREP AREA.REPLACE

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER

APR 28
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

NOTED SHELLFISH (MUSSELS)IN A CONTAINER INSIDE THE SERVICE COOLER WITH NO IDENTIFICATION TAGS AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALWAYS TO HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO THE EACH BATCH UNTIL THE LAST PRODUCT IS USED, AND THEN THE TAG MUST BE STORED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS IN A FOLDER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $19.00 THROUGH DENATURING PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

JAN 31
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
0 violations
JAN 31
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO SOAP AT HANDWASH SINK OF THE DISHWASHING AREA AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASH SINK OF THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

NOTED RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE COOKED AND READY-TO-EAT VEGETABLES INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND WALK-IN COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO STORE COOKED AND READY-TO-EAT FOODS ABOVE THE UNCOOKED (RAW) FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED EMPLOYEE DRINKS STORED AT THE SAME REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH CUSTOMER FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN STORE THEIR FOOD.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS ESPECIALLY BY THE DISHWASHING AREA.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

THE ESTABLISHMENT MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION OR PROOF OF WEEKLY TESTING PER OSHA STANDARD.

JAN 30
2020
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 23
2020
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

WOMENS WASHROOM COLD WATER LEAKING AT HANDWASH BOWL ALSO OBSERVED PREP AREA 1-COMPARMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN SINKS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2269151 DATED ON 03/08/19 NOT CORRECTED-#10 NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

MAR 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK THE DISH WASHING AREA AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE

MAR 8
2019
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK THE DISH WASHING AREA AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

CRITICALOther
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

NOTED SHELLFISH (MUSSELS)IN A CONTAINER INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER WITH NO IDENTIFICATION TAGS AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO THE EACH BATCH UNTIL THE LAST PRODUCT IS USED AND THEN THE TAG MUST BE STORED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS IN A FOLDER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $19.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED A VERY BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT AND INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-PORK 45.3F, EGGS 45.7F, RICE 46.4F,SHRIMP 44.1F, NOODLES 44.3F, . MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 13 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $34.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON LID AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).

APR 2
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MAR 30
2018
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 7-10-17. INSPECTION # 2069633. VIOLATION 36. MUST REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AND DISHROOM OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

FOUND CLUTTER INSIDE HOT WATER TANK AREAS. (OLD EQUIPMENT,GARBAGE, ETC.) MUST CLEAN OUT HOT WATER TANK AREAS AT BASEMENT.

JUL 10
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST NOT USE BOWLS/CUPS TO DISPENSE BULK DRY PRODUCT. MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES.

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

MUST REMOVE FOIL LINING SHELVING ABOVE COOKLINE AND ON SHELF WHERE CHEMICLAS ARE STORED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST MAINTAIN ALL SHELVING SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWER LINE ABOVE SHELF WHERE COOKING UTENSILS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE FOOD OR FOOD EQUIPMENT UNDER EXPOSED SEWER LINES, OR PROVIDE GUTTER/SHIELD SYSTEM WHERE EXPOSED SEWER LINES PASS ABOVE THESE STORAGE AREAS.

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AND DISHROOM OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS.

JUL 25
2016
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 22
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. FOUND REACH IN COOOLER AT 61.2F. CRITICAL VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. TAGGED REACH IN COOLER.

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 10 POUNDS CHICKEN AT 63.6F, 1 POUND SALMON AT 58.9F, 10 POUNDS RAW BEEF AT 59.5F, 2 POUNDS POT STICKERS AT 60.9F, AND 2 POUNDS CHOPPED TOMATOES AT 58.7F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. 24 POUNDS FOOD DISPOSED VALUE AT 100 DOLLARS.

NOV 3
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR FLOOR DRAIN.

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

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON CEILING AT BASEMENT PREP AREA BY EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AROUND VENTILATION COVER AND THROUGHOUT DISHMACHINE ROOM. MUST CLEAN CEILING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING. MUST PROVIDE COLD WATER HANDLE.

OCT 26
2015
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED THICK BLACK AND PINK SLIME INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ALL ICE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

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

FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR FLOOR DRAIN.

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

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON CEILING AT BASEMENT PREP AREA BY EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AROUND VENTILATION COVER AND THROUGHOUT DISHMACHINE ROOM. MUST CLEAN CEILING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING. MUST PROVIDE COLD WATER HANDLE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINTER FOR ICE SCOOP.

JUL 2
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

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

OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN BASEMENT REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT CEILING. MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT REAR STOARGE AREA MUST REPLACE/MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN AT THE FRONT BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

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