SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BRIDGEPORT FAMILY RESTAURANT.

BEAT. 30/100

3500 S HALSTED ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 26, 2020 · passed

Failed 7 of 27 inspections. 19 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
27
18 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
95
includes 19 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Apr 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 26
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN FLOOR AT HOT LINE IN PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

SEP 17
2019
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 13
2019
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

MINOROther
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION #60 OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090

SEP 4
2019
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR UTILITY/FURNACE AREA(20) AND IN THE BASEMENT ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES(25). PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION #51 OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND OBSERVED UTILITY SINK AND COFFEE MAKER WITH NO BACK FLOW DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

MAY 13
2019
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED UTILITY SINK AND COFFEE MAKER WITH NO BACK FLOW DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

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APR 10
2019
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

SEE VIOLATION 59

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BACK UTILITY AREA WITH A PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED UTILITY SINK AND COFFEE MAKER WITH NO BACK FLOW DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Must provide hand washing sink, with hot/cold water with adequate city pressure, soap and paper towels, in front server area where pies and soups are dispensed. Must maintain same. A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON THE INSPECTION REPORT SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM 7-42-090

APR 3
2019
FAILED
14 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Observed no printed employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy with signatures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Observed no written diarrhea and vomit clean up procedure on site. Must provide printed clean up procedure for vomit and diarrheal events. Must provide kit or equipment. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

SEE VIOLATION 60

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BACK UTILITY AREA WITH A PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND PORK SAUSAGE LINKS STORED ON TOP OF THE GRILL IN A PAN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(116F). EXCEPT DURING PREPARATION, COOKING OR COOLING, OR WHEN TIME IS USED AS PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL, TEMPERATURE SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 4.5 POUNDS OF PORK SAUSAGE LINKS VALUED AT $15.00

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Observed TCS (time/temp control for safety) Foods without proper labels in coolers such as dressings in individual containers, cheesecake, and cooked meats Must label all TCS foods with common name, prep date and discard date. Must maintain same. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY discarded 15LBS VALUED AT $113

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Observed raw/undercooked items, eggs, burgers, and steak not disclosed on menu. Instructed disclosure must be given to specific raw/undercooked items on menu which consumer advisory applies to. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR USE IN ENSURING ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE UTILITY ROOM, BASEMENT AND ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE ENTRANCE OF THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. THE PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED UTILITY SINK AND COFFEE MAKER WITH NO BACK FLOW DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION 60

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE VIOLATION #10 Must provide hand washing sink, with hot/cold water with adequate city pressure, soap and paper towels, in front server area where pies and soups are dispensed. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE VIOLATION #58. Observed Chicago certified managers do not have proof of allergen training. Must provide for all Chicago food sanitation managers. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

OCT 1
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14n Observed no printed employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy with signatures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 Observed no written diarrhea and vomit clean up procedure on site. Must provide printed clean up procedure for vomit and diarrheal events. Must provide kit or equipment. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12 Must provide hand washing sink, with hot/cold water with adequate city pressure, soap and paper towels, in front server area where pies and soups are dispensed. Must maintain same.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 Observed TCS (time/temp control for safety) Foods without proper labels in coolers, freezers, and bulk containers. Must label all TCS foods with common name, prep date and discard date. Must maintain same. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 Observed raw/undercooked items (eggs) not disclosed on menu. Instructed disclosure must be given to specific raw/undercooked items on menu which consumer advisory applies to. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112 In a mechanically refrigerated or hot FOOD storage unit, the sensor of a TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE shall be located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot FOOD storage unit. Must provide and maintain same.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Observed Chicago certified managers do not have proof of allergen training. Must provide for all Chicago food sanitation managers.

AUG 22
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14A Observed no printed employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy with signatures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a).

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 Observed no written diarrhea and vomit clean up procedure on site. Must provide printed clean up procedure for vomit and diarrheal events. Must provide kit or equipment. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12 Must provide hand washing sink, with hot/cold water with adequate city pressure, soap and paper towels, in front server area where pies and soups are dispensed. Must maintain same.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 Observed TCS (time/temp control for safety) Foods without proper labels in coolers, freezers, and bulk containers. Must label all TCS foods with common name, prep date and discard date. Must maintain same. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 Observed raw/undercooked items (eggs) not disclosed on menu. Instructed disclosure must be given to specific raw/undercooked items on menu which consumer advisory applies to. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112 In a mechanically refrigerated or hot FOOD storage unit, the sensor of a TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE shall be located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot FOOD storage unit. Must provide and maintain same.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

All bulk foods must be labeled with common name. Must maintain same.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 Observed wiping cloths stored on counters throughout facility. Must properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizer solution when not in use. Must maintain same.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Observed Chicago certified managers do not have proof of allergen training. Must provide for all Chicago food sanitation managers.

OCT 23
2017
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR BROKEN HANDEL ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM OVEN IN PREP AREA. REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM FRYER IN PREP AREA. REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN SAID PREP COOLER, AND FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN MAIN AND REAR PREP AREAS. DEFROST ALL DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AND ICE CREAM COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

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

MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN FURNACE ROOM

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE SOILED LINENS (RAGS)IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE.

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

REMOVE CLUTTER FROM AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

OCT 12
2017
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE IN FURNACE ROOM WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS (PREP AREA)WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN HANDEL ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM OVEN IN PREP AREA. REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM FRYER IN PREP AREA. REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN SAID PREP COOLER, AND FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN MAIN AND REAR PREP AREAS. DEFROST ALL DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AND ICE CREAM COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM FRYER, CLEAN INTERIOR HOSES AND PANELS IN ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FURNACE ROOM, CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELF UNDER GRILL, AND DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM MOUNTED CAN OPENER AND DELI MEAT SLICER IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN MAIN PREP AREA, UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT. ALSO, REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF 3-COMP SINK IN DISH ROOM.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. ALSO, CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM.

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

MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN FURNACE ROOM.

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE SOILED LINENS (RAGS)IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE.

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM OUTSIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR, AND REMOVE CLUTTER FROM AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

OCT 13
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RAW WOOD SHELVING IN BASEMENT NEEDS TO BE SEALED OR PAINTED WOOD SHELVING IN KITCHEN ADJACENT TO GRILL WITH PAINTED SURFACE WORN AWAY NEEDS YO BE REPAINTD.

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

FLOOR BEHIND WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT NEEDS CLEANING.

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

SEWER CAPS NOT PROPERLY AFFIXED ON TOP OF SEWERS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY AFFIX CAPS ON TOP OF SEWERS.

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

ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE INSIDE SLEVE.

SEP 14
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS DIRTY IN THE PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

AUG 12
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED THE INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER DIRTY AND WITH STANDING WATER. MUST CLEAN.

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

FLOORS DIRTY IN THE PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

FEB 9
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHEVLING OF THE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE DEBEIS, ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT SIDES TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS OF THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NOTED A FEW FOOD HANDLER'S WITHOUT THEIR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

SEP 10
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

OBSERVED THE REAR CEILING VENT IN THE LADIES RESTROOM NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CLEAN THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD OVER REAR PREP AREA.

MAY 15
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM FRONT FREEZER NO RUNNING DIPPER WELL, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER PROPERLY CONNECTED TO DRAIN LINE.

APR 25
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER, AND SHAKE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

OBSERVED HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM FRONT FREEZER NO RUNNING DIPPER WELL,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER PROPERLY CONNECTED TO DRAIN LINE.

AUG 26
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 14
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NEW CUTTING BOARD NEED AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT TIMES

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

FLOORS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 4
2011
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL NOT CLEAN.

AUG 2
2011
PASSED
1 violation
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. CLEAN INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

JUN 1
2011
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORChemical 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/DATE FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER (IE MEAT LOAF ETC) IN COOLERS.

MAR 9
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical 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. LABEL/DATE ALL PREP, COOKED FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
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. MUST ELEVATE ALL STORAGE OFF FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNDER STAIRS AND IN 1ST FL STORAGE ROOM WHERE ICE MACHINE IS OFF FLOORS ON SHELVING OR PALLETS AT LEAST 6-INCHES.

JUL 14
2010
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 9
2010
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. MUST REPAIR PREP REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT GRILL AREA.

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

MUST PAINT/SEAL ALL RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT,REPLACE ALL WORN/DAMAGED REACH-IN (CHEST) FREEZER DOORS IN BASEMENT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO WALK-IN COOLER THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR-REMOVE MILK CRATES. MUST REPLACE ALL WORN/RIPPED RUBBER GASKETS ON ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREAS, REPLACE/REPAINT STORAGE RACKS AND PREP TABLES THAT ARE RUSTY IN POOR REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD TO EXPOSED HAND SINK OR 3-COMP. SINK AND FIX DAMAGED CABINET DOOR UNDER COFFEE STATION

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,REACH-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS, CAN OPENERS, STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT, COVERS UNDER REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREAS. CABINET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND PREP TABLES.TABLE LEGS-IF CLEANING DOESN'T SUFFICE MUST PAINT.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN DISH MACHINE AREA, ALL CEILING VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND ON 1ST FL BY ICE MACHINE. MUST SCRAPE/REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT CEILING IN REAR BY ICE MACHINE AND REPLACE ALL WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN SAME AREA AND AS NEEDED. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES, PIPES/CONDUITS THROUGHOUT. MUST FIX DAMAGED WALL IN BASEMENT CORRIDOR AND PROVIDE MISSING RUBBER WALLBASE THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. MUST PROVIDE MISSING TILES TO WALL IN FRONT PREP AND AS NEEDED.

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

MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. VIOLATION ABATED.

APR 6
2010
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. MUST REPAIR PREP REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT GRILL AREA.

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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. MUST PAINT/SEAL ALL RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT,REPLACE ALL WORN/DAMAGED REACH-IN (CHEST) FREEZER DOORS IN BASEMENT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO WALK-IN COOLER THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR-REMOVE MILK CRATES. MUST REPLACE ALL WORN/RIPPED RUBBER GASKETS ON ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREAS, REPLACE/REPAINT STORAGE RACKS AND PREP TABLES THAT ARE RUSTY IN POOR REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD TO EXPOSED HAND SINK OR 3-COMP. SINK AND FIX DAMAGED CABINET DOOR UNDER COFFEE STATION.

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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,REACH-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS, CAN OPENERS, STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT, COVERS UNDER REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREAS. CABINET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND PREP TABLES.TABLE LEGS-IF CLEANING DOESN'T SUFFICE MUST PAINT.

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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS AND SINKS THROUGHOUT. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP/DINING AREA.

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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN DISH MACHINE AREA, ALL CEILING VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND ON 1ST FL BY ICE MACHINE. MUST SCRAPE/REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT CEILING IN REAR BY ICE MACHINE AND REPLACE ALL WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN SAME AREA AND AS NEEDED. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES, PIPES/CONDUITS THROUGHOUT. MUST FIX DAMAGED WALL IN BASEMENT CORRIDOR AND PROVIDE MISSING RUBBER WALLBASE THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. MUST PROVIDE MISSING TILES TO WALL IN FRONT PREP AND AS NEEDED.

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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. MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

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

MUST PROVIDE A 3-COMP. SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER PER CITY CODE. MUST INSTALL A 3-COMP. SINK OR DISH MACHINE BIG ENOUGH TO WASH LARGEST UTENSIL OR REMOVE LARGE POTS. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST FIT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD

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