BROKEN BARREL.

Chicago Health Dept

2548 N SOUTHPORT AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026).

11 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected May 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
VIOLATIONS
98
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 14
2026
PASS 4 violations
Serious Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

: 4-101.17---: NOTED WOODEN CUTTING BOARDS USED AS FOOD PLATTERS WITH RAW WOODEN SIDES, PEELING AND CHIPPING RAW WOOD. MUST REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES. ALL FOOD CONTACT PLATTERS MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND ABLE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13----OBSERVED SOME PLASTIC DISH RACKS FOR THE DISH MACHINE EXTREMELY DIRTY AND STAINED WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.---

Serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15---- EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK AT THE PATIO BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PROPERLY DRAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.11--- FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM WITH CRACKED, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT WITH POOLING FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE MOP SINK/WATER HEATER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.--- SPILLAGE UNDER THE BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL, REMOVE STANDING LIQUID AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.

MAY 6
2026
FAIL 14 violations 1 CRITICAL
Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF THE UPPER ICE MACHINES ICE SHOOT AND ICE CONTACT SURFACES WITH A BLACK, SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 30 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE MOP SINK/WATER TANK ROOM WHERE DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN WAS NOTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE MOP SINK. RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR SMALL FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT BOTH BARS MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS.

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

NOTED WOODEN CUTTING BOARDS USED AS FOOD PLATTERS WITH RAW WOODEN SIDES, PEELING AND CHIPPING RAW WOOD. MUST REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES. ALL FOOD CONTACT PLATTERS MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND ABLE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.

Serious Employee Hygiene
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

REAR BAR HAND WASHING SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME INSIDE THE WASHBOWL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----OBSERVED SOME PLASTIC DISH RACKS FOR THE DISH MACHINE EXTREMELY DIRTY AND STAINED WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.----OBSERVED USED DISCARDED FRUIT AND DRINKING STRAWS IN A BUCKET INSIDE THE MOP SINK FROM THE PREVIOUS DAYS' SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DIRTY FOOD CONTAINERS AND CLEAN AFTER EACH DAYS SERVICE.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK AT THE PATIO BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PROPERLY DRAIN.

Minor Other
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH EXCESSIVE OVERFLOWING GREASE SPILLAGE ON THE TOP, SIDES OF THE CONTAINER AND GREASE SPILLAGE ON THE GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GREASE FROM THE EXTERIOR OF THE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING GROUNDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Pest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE AREA WITH UNUSED ITEMS SUCH AS OLD FURNITURE, BULK FOOD CONTAINER, PILED WOOD ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM THE OUTDOOR REAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CHOPPED WOOD FOR OUTDOOR PIT FIRES MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE KITCHEN WHERE CLEAN DISHES AND UTENSILS ARE BEING STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM WITH CRACKED, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT WITH POOLING FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE MOP SINK/WATER HEATER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.------DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN, DEBRIS AND POOLING LIQUID ON THE FLOORS AT THE WATER TANKS IN THE MOP SINK ROOM. ALSO SPILLAGE UNDER THE BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL, REMOVE STANDING LIQUID AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

JUL 25
2025
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE KITCHEN PREP TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

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

NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED A BIG HOLE ON CEILING AND CRACKED TILES ON FLOOR ALL AT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM OPPOSITE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SEAL HOLE ON THE CEILING AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 2
2024
PASS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL
Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11/NOTED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15/ OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR NEAR ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11/NOTED EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND USE WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

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

4-501.13/NOTED MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13/ NOTED GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS UNDER 3 FRYERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11/NOTED DUST AND DEBRIS INSIDE OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT BACK BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR DISGARD UNUSED EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114/ NOTED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11/NOTED NO LIGHT SHIELDING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 24
2024
FAIL 14 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE

Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED FOOD IN REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, EGGS (58.6 F), VARIOUS DRESSINGS RANGING AT 52.3 F TO 56.1 F, CHEESE (54.4), LETTUCE 54.7, APPROX 24 LBS VALUED AT $80 PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

NOTED AMBIENT AIR IN REACH IN 2 SWING DOOR WITH FOUR DRAWERS FOR SALADS AT 53 F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED NO PEST CONTROL LOG ON PREMISE. NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(c). CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR NEAR ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

NOTED EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND USE WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

Minor Sanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

NOTED PLATES AT COOK LINE, SKILLETS AT COOK LIKE AND POTS IN DISH AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL DISH AND COOKWARE AFTER SANITIZING FOR AIR DRYING.

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

NOTED MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS UNDER 3 FRYERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED DUST AND DEBRIS INSIDE OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT BACK BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR DISGARD UNUSED EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED NO LIGHT SHIELDING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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OCT 6
2022
PASS 8 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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

BROKEN BLACK WRAPS ON THE PIPE UNDER THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WERE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

WE OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT THE ICE MACHINE WATER LINE IN THE STORAGE AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

WE OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM UNDER THE ICE MACHINE/BIN. WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE UNIT. ALSO LEAKING FAUCET AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE OUTSIDE BAR AREA. REPAIR ISSUES

Minor Sanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

DEBRIS AND WATER ON THE FLOOR SURROUNDING GARBAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESS DEBRIS AND SYRUP SPILLAGE ON FLOORS UNDER ALL BARS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, IT MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS. KEEP THE FLOOR DRY INSIDE THE BEER WALK-IN COOLER

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN CEMENT ON THE FLOOR AT THE OUTDOOR BAR AREA BY THE NORTH ICE BIN.REPAIR ISSUE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN, REPLACE

DEC 9
2020
PASS 5 violations
Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11-OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE ONTO SHELVES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

4-501.11-OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE FOR SMOOTH AND CLEAN SHELVES.

Serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15-OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK AT OUTSIDE BAR WITH A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13-OBSERVED HOLES IN BRICK WALL BEHIND BAR. MUST FILL AND SEAL HOLES SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Serious Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11-OBSERVED BURNT LIGHT IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM ABOVE HAND WASHING SINK ON RIGHT SIDE. MUST REPAIR WITH NEW LIGHT BULB.

DEC 4
2020
FAIL 6 violations
Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE ONTO SHELVES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE FOR SMOOTH AND CLEAN SHELVES.

Serious Food Temperature
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NEAR OFFICE WITHOUT ANY HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER. MANAGER STATED THAT HAND SINK WAS DISCONNECTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 100.0F OR HIGHER. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK AT OUTSIDE BAR WITH A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES IN BRICK WALL BEHIND BAR. MUST FILL AND SEAL HOLES SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Serious Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT LIGHT IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM ABOVE HAND WASHING SINK ON RIGHT SIDE. MUST REPAIR WITH NEW LIGHT BULB.

JAN 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK ADJACENT TO COOK LINE AND OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, FIRED CHICKEN WINGS, DRESSINGS, SLICES CHEESE, ETC. STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH WHITE SUBSTANCE STORED IN PREP AND BAR AREA WITH NO COMMON NAME LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 1 OF 4 URINALS IN MENS RESTROOM NOT FLUSHING, DUE TO LOW BATTERY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOOR GROUTING IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER RESURFACE/RE-GROUT FLOOR AREA AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 29
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 14 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A)(A)THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO A VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11(A) MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS (HAMBURGERS)PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

3-305.11 OBSERVED ITEMS IN LIQUOR ROOM IN BASEMENT NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

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

4-201.11 OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

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

4-501.11 STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN FRONT BAR AND REAR PATIO. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF BEER COOLERS BEHIND BARS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR ON REAR STORAGE ROOM ,AND UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS BEHIND BAR AREAS AND UTILITY ROOM SURROUNDING SERVICE SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED OPENING ITO CEILING AROUND PIPES INSIDE UTILITY ROOM AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA BY DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.13 MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED RAW WOOD WALL IN FRONT ENTRANCE WAY AND DINING BAR AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. MUST SEAL AND MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING.

AUG 28
2018
FAIL 16 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A)(A)THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO A VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11(A) MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS (HAMBURGERS)PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

3-305.11 OBSERVED ITEMS IN LIQUOR ROOM IN BASEMENT NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

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

4-201.11 OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

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

4-501.11 STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN FRONT BAR AND REAR PATIO. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Employee Hygiene
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

5-103.11(B)OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AND HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE UPPER LEVEL BAR AND OUTSIDE PATIO BAR AREA MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINKS UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES AND MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.110 OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS HARBORAGE AND A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED RAW WOOD WALL IN FRONT ENTRANCE WAY AND DINING BAR AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. MUST SEAL AND MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED OPENING ITO CEILING AROUND PIPES INSIDE UTILITY ROOM AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA BY DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF BEER COOLERS BEHIND BARS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR ON REAR STORAGE ROOM ,AND UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS BEHIND BAR AREAS AND UTILITY ROOM SURROUNDING SERVICE SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING.

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