BRIDGE HOUSE TAVERN ON THE RIVER.

Chicago Health Dept

321 N CLARK ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

12 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Sep 2017.

Last inspected Sep 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 8

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUCT TAPE ON 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON COOKING LINE REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND MAINTAIN DOORS ADN GASKETS. OBSERVED GASKET TORN ON SMALL REACH IN COOLER ON TOP OF STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GASKETS

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS OF BAR UNCLEAN NEXT TO BEER COOLERS. CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN DETAIL. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN IN DETAIL FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED FLOORS AROUND MOP SINK UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN DETAIL.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTALL CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER WITH ATTACHED WALK IN FREEZER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIEDS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE TO DETER SMALL FLY BREEDING SITES. MOP AREA NEEDS TO BE KEPT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED SO THAT PEST CONTROL CAN HAVE ACCESS.

AUG 31

2017

FAIL 9 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED LARGE 2 DOOR COOLER ON MAIN FLOOR KITCHEN AT 50F CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING GRILLED ONIONS AND RAW TUNA. OBSERVED SMALL REACH IN COOLER 59.7F IN BASEMENT PREP AREA CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING ASSSORTED CHEESES SUCH AS FETA, BLEU CHEESE, CHEDDER AAND HAVARTI. BOTH COOLERS WERE REPAIRED AND LESS THAN 40F DURING INSPECTION. CRITCAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INCLUDING 12 LBS OF FETA AT 61.0F VALUED AT $50, 25LBS OF GORGONZOLA VALUED AT $85 AT 62.0F, 24LBS OF SWISS VALUED AT $75, 4LBS OF BRIE AT 59.0F VALUED AT $20, 22LBS OF CHEDDER AT 50.0F VALUED AT $65, 25 LBS OF HAVARTI DILL VALUED AT $70, 1 LBS OF RAW TUNA AT 49.8F VALUED AT $15, 2LBS OF GRILLED ONIONS AT 48.9F VALUED AT $5. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DESTORYED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INCLUDING A SALAD AND TOAST POINTS. FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND CHEF INFORMED ALL KITCHENS STAFF TO WASH HANDS AND PUT ON GLOVES. OBSERVED SALAD PREP COOK WITH GLOVED HANDS USE DIRTY WIPING CLOTH TO WIPE COUNTER THEN WIPE GLOVED HANDS THEN WIPE IN USE KNIFE. OBSERVED BAR HANDWASHING SINK WITH NO SOAP AND NO PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)

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 1 LIVE COCKROACH IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. OBSERVED 20-30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN MOP SINK AREA IN BASEMENT. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND ELIMINATE ALL LIVE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTALL CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER WITH ATTACHED WALK IN FREEZER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIEDS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE TO DETER SMALL FLY BREEDING SITES. MOP AREA NEEDS TO BE KEPT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED SO THAT PEST CONTROL CAN HAVE ACCESS.

JUL 8

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT LEFT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BASE OF SPRAYER IS LEAKING AT SAME SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 30

2016

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR KITCHEN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 65.0F.MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR COOLER, CHICKEN SALAD AT 59.2F,CHEESE 53.0 5F,SOUR CREAM AT 56.7F,ARTICHOKE DIP 56.9F,GUACAMOLE 59.4F,CORNED BEEF CUBES AT 64.0F ETC...INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Serious Sanitation

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

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES THROUGHOUT INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Pest Activity

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

GARBAGE DUMSPTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED,OBSERVED GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND GREASE CONTAINER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AROUND TOP LID AND GREASE ON GROUND.MUST NOTIFY DISPOSAL CO FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN ALL CONTAINERS COVERED AND GREASE CONTAINER FREE OF GREASE SPILLS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SJIELD IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.IBSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT LEFT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BASE OF SPRAYER IS LEAKING AT SAME SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MOP SINK WITH CLUTTERED ITEMS INSIDE SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND HAVE MOP SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 20

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MISSING PANELS ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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MAY 19

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

NOTED ASSORTED SHELLFISH (OYSTERS AND OYSTERS)IN CONTAINERS INSIDE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER WITH NO TAGS. ALSO NOTED ANOTHER CONTAINER OF SHELL FISH COMMINGLED(TO TAGS INSIDE CONTAINER). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SHELL FISH TAGS ATTACHED TO PRODUCT UNTIL THE LAST BATCH IS CONSUMED AND THEN STORED IN THE FILE FOR ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS. ALSO INSTRUCTED NOT TO MIX SHELL FISH IN ONE CONTAINER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $47.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B)

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MISSING PANELS ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 26

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INCLUDING BULK CONTAINERS ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE/PREP AREA WITH NAMES OF PRODUCT, USE BY AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED A SLIGHT AND BROWNISH DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE BASEMENT PREP/DRY STORAGE BY THE UTILITY SINK.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED LEAKAGE AT FAUCET OF HAND WASH SINK BY THE DISH WASHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 20

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURES OF 3 SERVICE COOLERS, UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP TO BE IMPROPER (55.5F,54.6F48.3F,50.7F AND 58.3F). INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS, REFRIGERATION UNIT AND WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-HAMBURGERS 55.7F,CHICKEN 49.4F,TURKEY 52.4F, BEEF 52.6F,MIXED VEGETABLES 45.9F, PASTA 47.4F,PASTRAMI 49.2F,HEAVY CREAM 45.1F,PESTO SAUCE 47.6F,MAYONNAISE 47.3F,CHEESE 45.6F,ROAST BEEF 49.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 330 LB OF PRODUCTS WORTH $1,670.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE LOW TEMPERATURES DISH WASHER WITH SANITIZER (CHLORINE)FINAL RINSE TO BE 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED A SLIGHT AND BROWNISH DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE BASEMENT PREP/DRY STORAGE BY THE UTILITY SINK.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED LEAKAGE AT FAUCET OF HAND WASH SINK BY THE DISH WASHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 18

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

SPRAY BOTTLES AND SPICE ( SALT, SUGAR ) CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABLE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING SEVERAL LIGHT SHIELDS IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAR 12

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

HAND SINK AT LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 14

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels. OBSERVED NO SHELLFISH TAGS STORED WITH THE MUSSELS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE SHELLFISH TAGS MUST BE STORED WITH THE PRODUCT AND KEPT FOR 90 DAYS AFTER THE PRODUCT IS USED. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED 10# OF MUSSELS WORTH $17. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR THE CORNER OF THE FRP BOARD NEAR THE STACKABLE OVENS.

NOV 23

2011

FAIL 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AT 121F, AND PULLED PORK AT 119F INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. ALSO OBSERVED FRESH MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 60F AND BLUE CHEESE AT 47F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5# OF FOOD WORTH $34. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Serious Sanitation

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

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF THE MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED SMALL FLIES IN BOTH PREP AREAS, BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE DINING AREA. APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING TILES AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE WIRE STORAGE RACK NEXT TO THE STOVE, TOP OF THE STOVE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE BROILER, PREP TABLES.

Minor Pest Activity

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT TO PREVENT SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES NEAR THE DISHMACHINE IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN BOTH PREP AREAS. REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE SHELVES. REPAIR THE CORNER OF THE FRP BOARD NEAR THE STACKABLE OVENS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE THE MISSING OR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREAS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST ADJUST ONE OF THE RESTROOM DOORS SO THAT IT IS SELF-CLOSING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.

Minor Other

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 PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. REPLACE THE PLASTIC ICE SCOOP IN THE BASEMENT WITH SCALE BUILDUP AND CRACKS.

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