BOBY G.

Chicago Health Dept

5637-5639 W GRAND AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025), 2 critical violations noted.

12 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Nov 2025 · 7 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
VIOLATIONS
85
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
NOV 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 13
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11 OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE NO VALID PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE, THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.12// NOTED BEER STORED IN OUTSIDE SHED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INDOORS IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM WHERE IT IS PROCTECTED

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

4-501.12// NOTED ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN WITH DEEP STAINS AND CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE, SAND AND RESEAL OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.------ 4-202.16// OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST/ FLOUR ON 2 TIER RACK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C)// NOTED HEAVY GREASE DEPOSITS ON BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF FRYER AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17// NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WEST WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.------ 6-202.14// NOTED WEST WASHROOMS NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED. WASHROOMS NEED TIGHT FITTING SELF-CLOSING DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL

OCT 29
2025
FAIL 15 violations 5 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE NO VALID PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Food Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (CHICKEN, FISH, BEEF) WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE, AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER SHALL BE ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED FACILITY NO CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES AND NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE COMPLETED CLEANUP PROCEDURE TO INCLUDE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION LEVELS AND A LIST OF SUPPLIES TO CLEAN BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. (REFER TO REQUIREMENTS LISTED ABOVE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE/REMINDER PRESENTED ON MENU FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (EX, BURGER AND CHOP STEAK). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1 LIVE RAT IN UTILITY/FURNACE CLOSET NEXT TO POOL TABLE AND APPROX. 12 DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT NORTH SIDE CRAWL SPACE LEDGE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED BEER STORED IN OUTSIDE SHED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INDOORS IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM WHERE IT IS PROCTECTED

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST/ FLOUR ON 2 TIER RACK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN WITH DEEP STAINS AND CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE, SAND AND RESEAL OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER USED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. AN INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY GREASE DEPOSITS ON BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF FRYER AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WEST WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WEST WASHROOMS NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED. WASHROOMS NEED TIGHT FITTING SELF-CLOSING DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED BROOMS, DUST PANS, TILES AND OTHER ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN SOUTHWEST UTILITY CLOSET/FURNACE ROOM. ALSO NOTED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREAS AND UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER. LARGE EQUIPMENT (STOVE AND SMOKER) AT OUTSIDE PATIO. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY AND UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.

NOV 3
2022
PASS 9 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE PREP AREAS AND WASHROOMS HANDWASHING SINKS.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR LOCATED NEXT TO THE POOL TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SEAL/PEST PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT PEST/RODENT ENTRY.

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

FOUND BROKEN GASKETS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR TRUE COOLER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE ALL WOMENS WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN BASEBOARD TILES AND FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR BAR. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN BASE BASEBOARD AND FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE REAR WOMENS/MENS WASHROOM VENTILATION FAN COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

OCT 27
2022
FAIL 16 violations 7 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED OR ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A PERSON WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR COOKED, AND THAT FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE PREP AREAS AND WASHROOMS HANDWASHING SINKS.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EVENT SPACE BAR (REAR BAR). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL DISHWASHING AND PREP AREAS. MUST INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES CAPABLE OF TAKING HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. MANAGEMENT PURCHASED THERMOMETER AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND HAS IT ON SITE.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK - NOTED NO RECENT INSPECTION RECEIPTS (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE) ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LAST PEST CONTROL RECEIPT ON SITE IS FROM 11/27/2017. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH AT LEAST TWO INSPECTION RECEIPTS PER YEAR AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR LOCATED NEXT TO THE POOL TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SEAL/PEST PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT PEST/RODENT ENTRY.

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

FOUND BROKEN GASKETS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR TRUE COOLER. NOTED THE INTERIOR PLASTIC ON THE CHEST FREEZER LID IN POOR CONDITION; INTERIOR LID IS CRACKED/BROKEN. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND CHEST FREEZER LID AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE ALL WOMENS WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA, AND INSIDE BOTH FRONT STORAGE CLOSETS IN THE BAR AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN AREAS, AND ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ARTICLES, STORING THEM OFF THE FLOOR TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN BASEBOARD TILES AND FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR BAR. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN BASE BASEBOARD AND FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. OBSERVED GARBAGE AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE REAR WOMENS/MENS WASHROOM VENTILATION FAN COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MULTIPLE LIGHTS IN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET BURNED OUT. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAID AREAS.

SEP 13
2017
PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BOTH CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP LINE AREA WITH DARK DEEP GROOVES AND CUTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TWO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR ON 5639 SIDE OF OPERATION WITH DOOR SWEEP, THAT NEEDS ADJUSTMENT. DOOR IS RODENT-PROOF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED THE BEER WALK-IN COOLER, IN BASEMENT, WITH SPIDER WEBBING IN ALL CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE, DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF 2 DOOR COOLER IN PREP AREA. ENSURE THAT ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED UNFINISHED CEILING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM ABOVE FREEZER UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESEAL AND ENSURE SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTION, BEHIND THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES. ALSO OBSERVED MISSING TILE ON WALL BEHIND THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOOD SYSTEM OVER COOK LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED HANDLE FOR HOT WATER, AT HAND SINK IN PREP LINE AREA, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN FURNACE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

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JUN 17
2016
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO RESEAL PATCHED WALLS IN BOTH RESTROOMS.

OCT 6
2015
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.

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

FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND DEGREASE.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS, RESTROOMS, AND STORAGE ROOM BY KITCHEN. FLOORS MUST BE SWEPT AND SANITIZED.

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

FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR PATIO AREAS THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(OLD TOILET, SINK,ETC.)

SEP 11
2014
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL WITH DEBRIS AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

LIGHT BULB MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW (HOT) WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINKS INSIDE (4) MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.--------MUST REPAIR INOPERABLE VENTILATION INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBOR AGE. MUST REORGANIZE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

OCT 29
2013
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING IN THE LADIES REST ROOM LOCATED CLOSEST TO THE BAR. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK.

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

MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPER FOR THE BAR 3-C0MP SINK. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK.

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

MUST TIGHTEN HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLES AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. HANDLES ARE DIFFICULT TO CLOSE AT THIS TIME. MUST REPAIR.

OCT 1
2012
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR & KEEP DRY.

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

MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE ROOMS,CLOSETS,ELECTRICAL ROOM & WHERE NEEDED.

SEP 19
2012
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

MUST REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES FROM REAR YARD & NEAR GARBAGE AREA SUCH AS POOL TABLE,CHAIRS,BOOTHS)& MAINTAIN.

Serious Other
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA BACKING UP IN FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK BASIN.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.

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

SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON REAR DOUBLE DOORS IN POOR REPAIR.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR & KEEP DRY.

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

MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.

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

MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE ROOMS,CLOSETS,ELECTRICAL ROOM & WHERE NEEDED.

AUG 28
2012
FAIL 13 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

UPRIGHT REACH IN FREEZER MUST BE AT 0.

Critical Plumbing & Waste
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL COMING FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK PREP AREA WHEN WATER WAS RELEASED FROM SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE & MAINTAIN.

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 EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,ON FLOOR IN BAR AREA UNDER 3- COMP SINK,FRONT WINDOW SILLS,ON LEDGE OF FIRE PLACE,STORAGE CLOSET ON SHELVING UNIT,ON WOOD LEDGE & COUNTER TOP AT DJ BOOTH,MOTOR OF UNUSED COOLER IN SEATING AREA,ELECTRICAL ROOM.ALSO OPEN RODENT POISON ON FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL ROOM & AT MOTOR OF UNUSED COOLER INSEATING AREA.ALSO FRONT DOOR WEST & EAST,REAR,DOUBLE DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING .MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/28/12.

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

MUST REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES FROM REAR YARD & NEAR GARBAGE AREA SUCH AS POOL TABLE,CHAIRS,BOOTHS)& MAINTAIN.

Serious Other
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA BACKING UP IN FAR LEFT & RIGHT COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK BASIN.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT BOTH 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS,SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON REAR DOUBLE DOORS IN POOR REPAIR.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA,MISSING LOCKS ON ALL TOILET ROOM DOORS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,VANITY DOOR IN POOR REPAIR IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM IN REAR AREA.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT DJ BOOTH.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN REACH IN COOLERS,FILTERS,HOOD,ICE MACHINE,PREP TABLES,STOVE,WHEEL BASES,VANITY IN TOILET ROOM,LIGHT SHIELDS.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR & KEEP DRY.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREA & BAR AREA,STAINED & MISSING & DAMAGED CEILING TILES & WALL TILES.HOLES IN WALLS & CEILING WHERE NEEDED.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.MUST GROUT WALL TILES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST SEAL WALL BASES & WALL AT FIREPLACE & THROUGHOUT INCLUDING TOILET ROOMS.

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

MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA & BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BAR 3- COMP SINK LOW WATER PRESSURE , LOOSE HOT WATER HANDLE & LOOSE FAUCET ,SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

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

MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE ROOMS,CLOSETS,ELECTRICAL ROOM & WHERE NEEDED.

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