BUB CITY.

Chicago Health Dept

435-437 N CLARK ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2025).

27 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected May 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 28

2025

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE TOP LEFT MAIN PREP LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13--OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

MAY 21

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE SERVICE COOLER IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.OBSERVED COLESLAW AT 50.1F,MILK AT 49.2F-52.0F,RANCH DRESSING AT 50.1F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 8#'S OF FOOD WORTH $65.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE SERVICE COOLER IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.7F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS COLESLAW AND MILK ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED REFRIGERATION REPAIR SERVICE.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE TOP LEFT MAIN PREP LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE. -

MAY 23

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Temperature

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED LARGE WHITE CONTAINER OF SUGAR NOT LABELED NEAR SMALL HOT HOLDING UNITS ACROSS FROM EASTSIDE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. CORRECTED ON SITE CONTAINER OF SUGAR LABELED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. CORRECTED ON SITE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CREATED INSPECTION REPORTS FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY DATED 2/29/2024-4/30/2024 PRINTED AND PLACED IN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. INSPECTION REPORTS INCLUDE PEST CONTROL COMPANY'S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NON WORKING ROUND CEILING LIGHTS OUT IN WESTSIDE KITCHEN ENTRANCE NEAR UPRIGHT TWO DOOR FREEZER. OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN EASTSIDE COOKLINE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTS IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 27

2023

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 10

2023

PASS · 0 violations

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AUG 7

2023

FAIL 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH RAW BEEF PREPARED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. - PENDING CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED DURING EXIT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

WATER AT HAND SINK MEASURED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 90F. HAND SINK LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN ACROSS EXPEDITE STATION. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE WATER OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Facility Condition

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED PASTRAMI MEAT PREPARED WITH REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING, FOUND IN 1ST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER. A HACCP PLAN WAS NOT SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN A ROP OPERATION WITHOUT A VARIENCE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER ON SITE. ALL ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED ON SITE AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $50.00 AND AN ESTIMATED WEIGHT VALUE OF 5 POUNDS. MACHINE WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FACILITY MUST REACH OUT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO INQUIRE MORE INFORMATION AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO OBTAIN HACCP APPROVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Facility Condition

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED PASTRAMI MEAT PREPARED WITH REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING, FOUND IN 1ST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER. A HACCP PLAN WAS NOT SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN A ROP OPERATION WITHOUT A VARIENCE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER ON SITE. ALL ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED ON SITE AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $50.00 AND AN ESTIMATED WEIGHT VALUE OF 5 POUNDS. ROP MACHINE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. FACILITY MUST REACH OUT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO INQUIRE MORE INFORMATION AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. SEE ABOVE IN VIOLATION #29 FOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION THAT WAS ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EXTERIOR FRONT ENTRANCE WINDOWS AND FRONT DOOR WIDE OPEN WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS/INECTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

APR 27

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP-COUNTERS. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.

Minor Food Temperature

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

GASKET ON THE STAND UP 2DOOR HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE COOKLINE IS TORN. FACILITY MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.

JUN 29

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE BINS AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS OUTSIDE OF ICE.

JUN 8

2021

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ICE SCOOP HOLDERS NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 16

2020

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 17

2019

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS (SALT, SUGAR... ) NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BREAD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

JAN 3

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS/ DRYING DEVICE IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

Minor Sanitation

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

WASHED UTENSILS NOT AIR DRIED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AIR DRY

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ROUGH WALL NEXT TO PANTRY PREP TABLE WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH DURABLE SURFACE THAT'S EASILY CLEANED.

JAN 10

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED OYSTERS STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER TAG PRESENT. INSTRUCTED THAT SHELLFISH TAGS MUST REMAIN WITH THE SHELLFISH DURING STORAGE UNTIL THE LAST UNIT HAS BEEN SOLD OR DISCARDED. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 4 LBS OF OYSTERS WORTH $26. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(B)

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DINING ROOM TABLES PRE-SET WITH CUPS STORED OPEN END UP. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PRE-SET UTENSILS MUST BE COVERED OR INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING/CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND DEPLETED GROUTING IN FLOOR UNDER DOUBLE OVEN. MUST REPAIR FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED LIGHT IN 2 DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER AT KITCHEN ENTRANCE WITHOUT PROPER SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB.

AUG 29

2017

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 25

2017

FAIL 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED HOT WATER SANITIZER TEST STRIPS USED ON IN USE DISH MACHINE. IN USE DISH MACHINE IS NOT INDICATING 180F SANITIZATION RINSE FOR DISHES AND UTENSILS. MACHINE WAS TAGGED CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Critical Food Temperature

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2078394 DATED 8/14/17 VIOLATION #22: OBSERVED HOT WATER DISH MACHINE EXTERNAL GUAGE NOT READING 180 F TO SANITIZE DURING THE FINAL RINSE. HOT WATER TEST STRIPS WERE USED TO VERIFY THE MACHINE WAS SANTITIZING PROPERLY. EXTERNAL GUAGE MUST BE REPAIRED/REPLACED TO REFLECT ACCURATE SANTIIZING TEMPERATURE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

AUG 14

2017

FAIL 1 violation

Serious Food Temperature

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

OBSERVED HOT WATER DISH MACHINE EXTERNAL GUAGE NOT READING 180 F TO SANITIZE DURING THE FINAL RINSE. HOT WATER TEST STRIPS WERE USED TO VERIFY THE MACHINE WAS SANTITIZING PROPERLY. EXTERNAL GUAGE MUST BE REPAIRED/REPLACED TO REFLECT ACCURATE SANTIIZING TEMPERATURE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

APR 10

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FUNCTIONING SOAP DISPENSER NOT MOUNTED TO WALL IN SALAD PREP AREA. REMOUNT SOAP DISPENSER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FANS IN REACH IN COOLERS BEHIND MAIN BAR WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED LIGHTS BURNT OUT ABOVE MAIN COOKING AREA. REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 5

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND COOKED PORK HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 45.0 F AND 46.0 F INSIDE MEAT WALK IN COOLER, HOWEVER MEAT WALK IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 40.0 F. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUUS FOODS VOLUNTRILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND/UNDER DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 23

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SALAD REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

DEC 18

2015

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 11

2015

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1532906 DATED 4/15/15-#38- MUST INSTALL A FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ON THE TAYLOR MARGARITA MACHINE ON BOTH BAR(MAIN BAR AND SMALL BAR)TO BE ABLE TO PROPERLY WASH AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN THE PREP COOLER IN THE COOK LINE. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION (NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE BIN).

APR 15

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE CONDUIT AND PIPES IN THE REAR AREA WITH THE ICE MAKER AND MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL A FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ON THE TAYLOR MARGARITA MACHINE ON BOTH BAR(MAIN BAR AND SMALL BAR)TO BE ABLE TO PROPERLY WASH AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE.

APR 8

2015

FAIL 8 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER(THE SMALLER ONE)WITH WET BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND RUSTED SURFACE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A).

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE. FROM REPORT #1401944 DATED 3/13/14. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED ON SITE IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER TO SEE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-010(B).

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD/CANOPY AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE CONDUIT AND PIPES IN THE REAR AREA WITH THE ICE MAKER AND MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

X3 BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD/CANOPY IN THE COOK LINE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL A FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ON THE TAYLOR MARGARITA MACHINE ON BOTH BAR(MAIN BAR AND SMALL BAR)TO BE ABLE TO PROPERLY WASH AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL EMPLOYEE PREPARING AND HANDLING FOOD IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP BEHIND BOTH BARS, MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION(NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE BIN).

MAR 13

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, BOWLS,CUPS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FANS ABOVE THE DISH WASHING ROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 6

2014

FAIL 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NOTED TWO EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BY THE DISH WASHER INACCESSIBLE WITH A BIG FAN IN FRONT OF ONE SINK AND BROOMS AND MOB SINK CLEANER IN FRONT OF THE OTHER. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIME. PREMISES HAS OTHER HAND WASH SINKS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-030

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE BARS (2). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES PUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE SINKS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED OVER 25 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING AT THE HALL WAY BY THE DISH WASHER ROOM, AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, MAIN BAR AND WAITRESS STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FANS ABOVE THE DISH WASHING ROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 28

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FACILITY REUSING AND WASHING WINE BOTTLES FOR FRUIT JUICE STORAGE, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE, MUST USE UTENSILS THAT CAN BE WASHED PREOPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN KITCHEN WITHOUT PROPER DOCUMENTATION. NO FOOD FOUND THAT WAS PACKAGED BY MACHINE AT THIS TIME. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR FURTHER INQUIRY.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INACCURATE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER FOR COOLERS, MUST PROVIDE GOOD WORKING ONES.

Minor Sanitation

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

EMPLOYEES DRINKS NOT LIDED AT PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONLY LIDED ONES.

NOV 8

2012

PASS · 0 violations

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