SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BRETT'S KITCHEN.

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233 W SUPERIOR ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 21, 2026 · passed

16 of 23 inspections passed, 4 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
23
16 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
67
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
16 YEARS
since Apr 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 21
2026
PASSED
0 violations
APR 11
2025
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE OUTER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

SERIOUSSanitation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON FIRST FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON BASEMENT CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE WITH SLICER AND ABOVE SHELVING UNIT WHERE CLEAN EQUIPMENT IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN BASEMENT AND SMOOTHLY REPAINT IN SAID AREAS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED NON SMOOTH AREA OF FLOOR TO THE LEFT OF THE UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR AREA OF FLOOR TO THE LEFT OF THE UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR IN MIDDLE OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

JUL 30
2024
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 23
2024
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK TO MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED FOOD EMPLOYEE SHALL WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS THAT ARE DESIGNED AND WORN TO EFFECTIVELY KEEP THEIR HAIR FROM CONTACTING EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS AND UNWRAPPED SINGLE SERVICE AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES.

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

OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT STORED IN AREA LEADING TO PUBLIC ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE CLEAN UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE PUBLIC.

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

OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2585728 DATED 11/27/2023 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ANY CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 5
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ANY CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROPVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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NOV 27
2023
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR REAR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS UNUSED UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAE.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ANY CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROPVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2561384 ON 07/28/2022. VIOLATION#51: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER ATTACHED TO ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEAVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-060 CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 28
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FROZEN IN PAN ON STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER ATTACHED TO ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEAVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN DOWNSTAIRS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE.

JUN 23
2021
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH AN OPEN BEVERAGE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, EMPLOYEES may drink from a closed BEVERAGE container if the container is handled to prevent contamination. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED COOK PREPARING AND COOKING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHEN COOKING OR PREPARING FOOD.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FRONT PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 22
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FRONT PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS AND MUST MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS PRE-PACKAGED IN DISPLAY COOLER WITH OUT LABEL: GARDEN SALAD, POTATO SALAD, COLESLAW, TABBOULEH SALAD, AND GRANOLA MIX . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABEL WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR; AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD .

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED GRANOLA MIX WITHOUT ALLERGEN LABEL . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

JUL 5
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED FACILITY PREPARING AND SERVING EGGS OVER EASY OR MEDIUM COOKED STEAK WITHOUT A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND A REMINDER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS IN 1 DOOR FRIDGE UNIT IN BASEMENT WITHOUT PROPER LABEL OR DATES. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TCS FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL AND DATE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.

AUG 9
2017
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 1
2017
FAILED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED BACK UP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. WHEN FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED WASTEWATER BACKS UP INTO MIDDLE AND TAR LEFT COMPARTMENTS. MUST MAINTAIN 3 CMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT NO BACK UP OCCURS. SERIOUS VIOLAITON 7-38-030,

NOV 10
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS ALONG WALLS/CORNERS.

JAN 7
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

1ST FLOOR PREP AREA 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASEKTS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/SPLATTERS ON CEILING TILES AT LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

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

1ST FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING ALSO LOWER LEVEL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

JUN 22
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE AND CONDUIT IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

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

MISSING END CAPS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF BOTH WASHROOMS. DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.

JAN 27
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD OF THE 7-UP COOLER RUSTY AND WITH DUST ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.

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

BROKEN AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE COOK LINE/PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH COLD AND HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND BACKLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST ENROLL ONLINE TO GET A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.

SEP 16
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MEAT SLICER AND BLENDERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

DEC 30
2013
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 23
2013
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFacility Condition
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1138792 DATED ON 01/29/13 FOR VIOLATION #(32).NO DRAIN BOARD AT BOTH 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN STOVE AND 3-COMP SINK 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

CLEAN UTENSILS STORED ON SODA CASES IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ON PROPER SHELVINGS.

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

PIECES OF CARD BOARD COVERING FOOD SHELVES IN BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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

FOUND BAG OF BREAD STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP 6" OFF FLOOR.

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

FOUND OPEN EMPLOYEES DRINKS STORED NEXT TO FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

JAN 29
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NO DRAIN BOARD AT BOTH 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN STOVE AND 3-COMP SINK 1ST FLOOR. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GAURD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3-COMP SINK BASMENT.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO ISTALL.

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

ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE CUBES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

JAN 20
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CABINETS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER ARE WORN AND NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPLACE.

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

THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT IS LEAKING WATER FROM THE DRAIN. MUST REPAIR.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.

APR 8
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Observed food build up inside 1st floor prep area coolers door gaskets and accumilated dust build up on fan covers inside walk in cooler. Must clean and maintain all unclean equipment.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. Must have coolers placed conspicuously in prep area coolers.

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