SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BLUEBIRD.

EAT. 83/100

2863 N CLARK ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 24, 2025 · passed

10 of 15 inspections passed, with 7 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
10 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
87
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Feb 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 24
2025
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT KITHCHEN HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BAR ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. NOTED TOP OF INTERNAL FRONT FACING ICE DISPENSER WITH SLIGHT ORANGE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES AND MAINTAIN

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON KITCHEN CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING BUCKETS AND SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

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

NOTED BROKEN GASKET ON 4 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, AND BROKEN/ RUSTED DOOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED COMPARTMENT UNDER FRYERS IN KITCHEN AND SIDES AND CORDS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH HEAVY GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED GROUNDS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND DUST ON SOUTHEAST CORNER FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS AND ON CEILING ABOVE REAR EXIT IN KITCHEN, AND NORTH WALL IN KITCHEN WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

AUG 12
2024
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED LARGE FOOD STORAGE BINS WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY ALL FOOD BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF CONTENTS.

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

OBSERVED GASKETS OF 1 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE HEAVILY TORN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ANY TORN GASKETS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED TILES BELOW STANDING 4 HALF DOOR COOLER TO BE HEAVILY DAMAGED AND LOOSE. OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARD BEHIND 4 HALF DOOR STANDING COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TILES BELOW STANDING COOLER AND BASEBOARD TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA BELOW SHELVES AND BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS TO BE SOILED WITH LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE EXHAUST HOOD IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN FREE OF HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FAN IN LEFT SIDE BATHROOM TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO PROVIDE A FORM OF MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN LEFT SIDE BATHROOM.

DEC 15
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

REPLACE CAULKING AROUND MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN WITH ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/GRIME IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. CLEAN BEHIND THE COOKING LINE AND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION. OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. REPLACE ALL CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND RESTORE THE FLOOR TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. MAINTAIN FLOOR.

AUG 22
2023
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

PINK SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR AT FRONT BAR AREA.CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY PROTECTED,INVERT TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

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

WHITE CHEST FREEZER LIDS ARE RUSTY NOT CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

BLACK GRIMES INSIDE THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO DELIMAR,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIRED CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

APR 26
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL DRY FOOD IN CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GREASE INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYERS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN CEILING WALL ABOVE THE REACH-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA. ALSO REPAIRED CEILING NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL,BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

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SEP 13
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-HAMBURGERS 47.4F, ASSORTED CHEESES 47.4F, CHOPPED STEAK 47.6F, CHICKEN 46.9F, SHRIMP 48F. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 35 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $300.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAMES, INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE ON TOP OF CONTAINER. THE MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING THE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OUTSIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT DRIPPING ONTO THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AREAS WITH THE GREASE ACCUMULATION, REPAIR THE SILICON PART THAT SEALS THE CONDUITS, AND MAINTAIN.

APR 19
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

NOTED EMPLOYEE DRINKING AT THE PREP AREA WITHOUT USING A STRAW. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO TAKE A BREAK OR USE A STRAW.

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNITS OF THE DEEP FRYER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH CPPKING STOVE WITH GREASE AND DIRT AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS INSIDE THE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OUTSIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT DRIPPING ONTO THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AREAS WITH THE GREASE ACCUMULATION, REPAIR THE SILICON PART THAT SEALS THE CONDUITS, AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 29
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

: 4-601.11(B)-- INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR FOR THE FOLLOWING WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS: OVEN, ALL KITCHEN COOLERS, DOOR GASKETS OF COOLERS. EXTERIOR OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.11-- FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE KITCHEN, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN ONE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

JUL 20
2021
FAILED
17 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

SERIOUSFacility Condition
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOODS ON THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS ARE NOT PROPERLY DISCLOSED/REMINDED FOR THE CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT, AND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR THE MENU BOARD ON THE WALL. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR ALL MENUS THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CONSUMERS OF FOODS SUCH AS BURGERS THAT MAY BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED AND CAUSE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOODS, INCLUDING BULK SPICES NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

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

MUST STORE CLEAN MIXING BOWLS INVERTED.

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE ONE DOOR COOLER MUST REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS OR TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR FOR THE FOLLOWING WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, OVEN, ALL KITCHEN COOLERS, METAL FOOD CART, DOOR GASKETS OF COOLERS. EXTERIOR OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO DRAIN PROPERLY.----LEAK UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

SOILED TOILET BOWL IN THE FIRST WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

ALL PILED BOXES AND WOODEN PALLETS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR GARBAGE AREA PATIO.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNUSED, UNNECESSARY STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOILED MOPS MUST BE STORED INVERTED INSIDE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE KITCHEN, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS.----WALL AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND IN ONE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.-----NOTED CHIPPING BRICK WALLS NEXT TO SEVERAL BOX FREEZERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE WALLS NEXT TO ALL BOX FREEZERS.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DAMAGED/PEELING BASEBOARD COVING IN THE KITCHEN NEXT TO THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR VALID CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2387125 ON 9-14-20 NOT CORRECTED. #51-5-204.12--- NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

SEP 14
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.

AUG 11
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.

JUL 30
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
17 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 #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE PREP 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

3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) 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.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH LONG BEARDS AND NO BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE . INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT: INSIDE OVEN, FOOD STORAGE RACKS, COOKING STOVE AND THE SINK WITH DIRT, OLD FOOD PARTICLES,GREASE AND GRIME. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH NO GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CAN LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING THE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B)

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS BEHIND STORAGE SHELVING RACK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, DIRT AND OLD FOOD PARTICLES, ALONG WALL WITH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UTILITY SINK, DISH WASHER ETC AND BEHIND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING AT THE KITCHEN PREP.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION UNITS AND CEILING OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

MAY 3
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOUND FOOD ON SHELVING RACKS AT BASEMENT UNDER UNFININSHED CEILING. MUST FINISH CEILING.

DEC 8
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK BLOCKED BY A STACK OF SHEET PANS AND CUTTING BOARD STORED ON TOP OF THE SINK BASIN. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE REMOVED SHEET PANS AND CUTTING BOARD FROM SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030

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

MUST ELIMINATE STANDING WATER IN BOTTOM OF BEVERAGE COOLER. MUST REMOVE FOIL LINING COOK LINE SHELVING. MUST MAINTAIN SHELVING TO BE DURABLE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATING ON SIDES OF FRYER AND STOVE TOP.

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

MUST CLEAN OIL FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYER.

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

MUST PROVIDE A FINISHED (SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE) CEILING ABOVE FOOD STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT.

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

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT FRONT HANDSINK.

FEB 16
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST ELEVATE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE STAIRS.

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