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2024-2028 N HALSTED ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 9 of 30 inspections. 18 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 92026PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
NOTED DIRTY PLASTIC "LIP" ON THE INTERIOR OF THE MIDDLE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED A FOOD PREPARER WITH A FULL BEARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD PREPARERS WITH BEARDS.
MISSING LID FOR THE BAR ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
USED OIL RECEPTOR USED TO CHANGE OIL FROM DEEP FRYERS MUST NOT BE STORED ON THE REAR WALKWAY PATIO AS WELL AS SOILED MOP HEADS AND BROOMS. ALL MUST BE ENCLOSED IN AN OUTDOOR ENCLOSED SHED TYPE OF STORAGE OR STORED INDOORS TO PREVENT PEST ATTRACTION AND HARBORING.
CEILING VENTILATION IN THE 1ST FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
MAY 192025FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT 83F AT HAND SINK IN CUSTOMERS WOMENS AND MENS TOILET ROOM. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 100F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 162F AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. HOT WATER SANITIZING FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT LEAST 180F-194F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025.
OBSERVED POTATO SALAD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 46F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED COOKED CHICKPEAS LENTIL STEW HELD AT 49F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $60.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 242024PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FRONT COLD PREP LINE HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. OBSERVED BIG PLASTIC BUCKETS IN FRONT OF HAND WASHING SINK. NO ACCESS FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVED BUCKETS DURING THE INSPECTION. HAND WASHING SINK NOW ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. MUST KEEP HAND WASHING ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN BASEMENT BAKERY AREA. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREPARATION TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE ROOMS AND LIQUOR ROOMS. MUST REPAIN OR REPLACE SHELVING.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRH AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN BAKERY AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BOXES OF DRY FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND LIQUOR BOXES IN LIQUOR ROOMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ELAVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 142023PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
: 3-307.11--- MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT BREAD PREP ROOM BETWEEN THE SINK AND STORED BULK FLOUR CONTAINERS.
: 3-307.11--- MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT BREAD PREP ROOM BETWEEN THE SINK AND STORED BULK FLOUR CONTAINERS.
4-204.12--- MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN LIDS/COVERS AT THE MAIN EAST BAR. 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)---MISSING/BROKEN DOOR HANDLE OF THE BASEMENT PREP TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
4-301.16---- MUST INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS AT THE FRONT HOTLINE PREP AREA WHERE HAND SINK WAS BEING USED FOR FOOD PREP.
: 6-201.11--- MISSING FLOOR TILE AT THE FRONT HOTLINE PREP STATION, MISSING TILE GROUT ON THE KITCHEN COOKS LINE AND THE REAR ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN/DISH AREA, MISSING FLOORING WITH DEEP INDENTATIONS ON THE FLOOR OF THE PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
: 6-304.11--- INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN ALL CUSTOMER WASHROOMS IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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JUN 72023FAILED19 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FRONT HOT PREP LINE HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK BEING USED AS A FOOD PREP SINK. NOTED EMPLOYEE STRAINING HOT FRESHLY FRIED POTATO CHIPS IN THE SINK. MANAGER REMOVED. REVIEWED HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED NO SOAP AT THE FRONT HOT PREP LINE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE FRONT HOT PREPLINE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
SOME AREAS INSIDE ICE MACHINE #3 IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT BREAD PREP ROOM BETWEEN THE SINK AND STORED BULK FLOUR CONTAINERS.
NOTED A KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES AT FRONT PREP STATION AND ICE SCOOP BEING IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST STORE PROPERLY.
ALL TOGO FOOD CONTAINERS AT THE FRONT PREP AREAS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN LIDS/COVERS AT THE MAIN EAST BAR.
MISSING/BROKEN DOOR HANDLE OF THE BASEMENT PREP TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE FRONT OPENING AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK.
NOTED THE FACILITIES IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR IS INOPERABLE/INACCURATE. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 186F AND THE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR READ AT 153.9F. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH ACCURATE INDICATORS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE ALONG SIDES OF COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT HOTLINE PREP STATION AND THE MAIN KITCHEN COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT OR LINER FOR SHELVING.----NOTED EXCESSIVE MOIST, ORGANIC MATERIAL ON SHELVING UNDER THE EAST BAR DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS AT THE FRONT HOTLINE PREP AREA WHERE HAND SINK WAS BEING USED FOR FOOD PREP.
NOTED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR DIRT: THE FRONT HOTLINE PREP STATION, THE MAIN KITCHEN COOKS LINE, UNDER THE EGG STORAGE IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.-----EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING AND WALLS AT THE FRONT HOTLINE PREP STATION.FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT ON THE WHITE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT WHERE CHAIRS ARE STORED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.---- MISSING FLOOR TILE AT THE FRONT HOTLINE PREP STATION, MISSING TILE GROUT ON THE KITCHEN COOKS LINE AND THE REAR ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN/DISH AREA, MISSING FLOORING WITH DEEP INDENTATIONS ON THE FLOOR OF THE PIZZA PREP AREA. PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND IN THE 1ST FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER MEN'S BASEMENT WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----BLACKENED, MOLDY CAULKING AT THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE MAIN KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.
UNUSED PILED WOOD AND CAMBROS IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE WINE ROOM MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN ALL CUSTOMER WASHROOMS IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 262022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
4-201.11: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. THE COOLER DOOR WAS BROKEN AT THE SAME UNIT BY THE WALL. MISSING AND BROKEN HANDLES AT PREP COOLER AT PIZZA AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE
6-501.19: NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE IS PROVIDED AT THE MEN'S(STAFF) WASHROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
6-201.11: OBSERVED WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES DUE TO BROKEN/MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN DISHROOM, PREP AREA(FIRST FLOOR). WALLS INSIDE THE WEST LIQUOR ROOM/FOOD STORAGE WITH HOLES ON CEILING, WALL UNEVEN.OPENINGS BETWEEN BRICKS. CRUMBLED BRICKS RESIDUE ON FLOORS. THE SURFACE IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR ISSUE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. WALL AT MAIN BAR UNDER COUNTERTOP IN POOR REPAIR. THE SURFACE IS NOT CLEANABLE; THE BOTTOM PART IS SATURATED WITH WATER. REPLACE SAID WALL. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
6-201.12: EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR AT DISHROOM BETWEEN FLOOR TILES KEEP FLOOR DRY.
AUG 172022FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE AND TOUCHING THE ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
WE OBSERVED OVER 40 SMALL FLIES IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS ON PREMISES: DISHROOM, BARS, BASEMENT PREP AREA, AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID FLIES, CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020A),CITATION ISSUED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. THE COOLER DOOR WAS BROKEN AT THE SAME UNIT BY THE WALL. MISSING AND BROKEN HANDLES AT PREP COOLER AT PIZZA AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE IS PROVIDED AT THE MEN'S(STAFF) WASHROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
NO LID WAS PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S(STAFF)WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
OBSERVED WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES DUE TO BROKEN/MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN DISHROOM, PREP AREA(FIRST FLOOR). WALLS INSIDE THE WEST LIQUOR ROOM/FOOD STORAGE WITH HOLES ON CEILING, WALL ON EVEN.OPENINGS BETWEEN BRICKS. CRUMBLED BRICKS RESIDUE ON FLOORS. THE SURFACE IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR ISSUE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. WALL AT MAIN BAR UNDER COUNTERTOP IN POOR REPAIR. THE SURFACE IS NOT CLEANABLE; THE BOTTOM PART IS SATURATED WITH WATER. REPLACE SAID WALL. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY IN DISHROOM,BARS,PIZZA PREP AREA AND UNDER THE COOLER UNITS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY.
JUL 62022PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SLIGHT BLACK LIKE SUBSTANCE AT THE MIDDLE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED SAUCE POTS IN THE PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF COFFEE BEANS BEHIND THE COFFEE MACHINES AT THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID LOCATION.
OBSERVED USED NAPKINS, COFFEE BEANS AND OTHER DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID LOCATION.
OBSERVED MOPS, MOP BUCKETS, AND BROOMS OUTSIDE AT THE REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY STORE ALL SAID ITEMS.
OBSERVED CLUTTER NEAR THE CATERING SUPPLY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER SAID AREA TO AVOID POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
DEC 22021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED GARBAGE BAGS BEING USED TO CONTAIN READY TO EAT FOOD. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
OBSERVED SOILED CEILING TILE IN BASEMENT ABOVE SODA SYRUPS. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 12021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING 160F AT PLATES SURFACE. THE MACHINE WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED GARBAGE BAGS BEING USED TO CONTAIN READY-TO-EAT FOOD. MUST USE FOOD-GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE FRONT BAR UNDER AND BEHIND THE ICE STORAGE UNIT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR AND REMOVE STANDING WATER.
OBSERVED SOILED CEILING TILE IN BASEMENT ABOVE SODA SYRUPS. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 252020PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED IN BASEMENT PREP AT BUTCHER'S AND BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK ONE BETWEEN PREP AREAS OR ONE IN EACH PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C)
MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE.
SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
WOOD PIZZA PALLET IS CHIPPED AND MISSING PART OF WOOD SURFACE,NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE
MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL UNDER THE BURNER OF STOVE,REMOVE
RUSTED BASE SHELVES AT MAIN BAR(GLASSES ARE STORED AT SAID SHELF), MUST REPAIR AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE, BROKEN HANDLES AT 4 DRAWERS OF COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.REPLACE. NO
INTERIOR EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP(SPECIALLY WHEEL OF EQUIPMENT),CLEAN AND MAINTAIN(BOTH KITCHEN)
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT THREE ICE MACHINES WATER LINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN, OR TO KNOW LOCATION MISSING STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT MAIN BAR . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
NO LID PROVIDE AT RECEPTACLES IN STAFF/CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
BROKEN CAULKING WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON WALL BETWEEN HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AND WALLS.REMOVE,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. HOLES ON WALL AND CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. BROKEN AND WITH BLACK SLIME ON WALL AT WEST SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK AT MAIN BAR,REPLACE SAID AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
WOOD WALL AT MAIN BAR WEST SIDE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE ,ROUGH SURFACE. MUST PROVIDE A EASILY SMOOTH SURFACE
JUL 82020PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED IN BASEMENT PREP AT BUTCHER'S AND BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK ONE BETWEEN PREP AREAS OR ONE IN EACH PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C)
MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE.
: RUSTED BASE SHELVES AT MAIN BAR(GLASSES ARE STORED AT SAID SHELF), MUST REPAIR AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE, BROKEN HANDLES AT 4 DRAWERS OF COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.REPLACE.
MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL UNDER THE BURNER OF STOVE,REMOVE.
WOOD PIZZA PALLET IS CHIPPED AND MISSING PART OF WOOD SURFACE,NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE.
SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
INTERIOR EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP(SPECIALLY WHEEL OF EQUIPMENT),CLEAN AND MAINTAIN(BOTH KITCHEN)
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT THREE ICE MACHINES WATER LINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN, OR TO KNOW LOCATION
MISSING STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT MAIN BAR . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
NO LID PROVIDE AT RECEPTACLES IN STAFF/CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
BROKEN CAULKING WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON WALL BETWEEN HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AND WALLS.REMOVE,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. HOLES ON WALL AND CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. BROKEN AND WITH BLACK SLIME ON WALL AT WEST SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK AT MAIN BAR,REPLACE SAID AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
WOOD WALL AT MAIN BAR WEST SIDE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE ,ROUGH SURFACE. MUST PROVIDE A EASILY SMOOTH SURFACE
JUN 302020FAILED18 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM WITH GLOVED HANDS HANDLING DIRTY DISHES/GLASSES AND PUT THEM THRU THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AND WITHOUT PROPER HAND WASHING HANDLED AND STORED CLEAN DISHES. MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION .INFORMATION GIVEN ON HANDWASHING AND GLOVE PROCEDURE. MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION :7-38-010
NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED IN BASEMENT PREP AT BUTCHER'S AND BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK ONE BETWEEN PREP AREAS OR ONE IN EACH PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C)
WE OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES(THREE OF THEM) WATER RESERVOIR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005
MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE. -
MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL UNDER THE BURNER OF STOVE,REMOVE.
RUSTED BASE SHELVES AT MAIN BAR(GLASSES ARE STORED AT SAID SHELF), MUST REPAIR AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE, BROKEN HANDLES AT 4 DRAWERS OF COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.REPLACE. NO
WOOD PIZZA PALLET IS CHIPPED AND MISSING PART OF WOOD SURFACE,NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE.
SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOR LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 .
INTERIOR EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP(SPECIALLY WHEEL OF EQUIPMENT),CLEAN AND MAINTAIN(BOTH KITCHEN)
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT THREE ICE MACHINES WATER LINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN, OR TO KNOW LOCATION
MISSING STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT MAIN BAR . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
NO LID PROVIDE AT RECEPTACLES IN STAFF/CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. LIDS MUST BE TIGHT FIT TO GARBAGE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B) UPON MY RETURN ON 7-1-2020 TO FINISH REPORT GARBAGE AREA CLEANED AND LID CLOSED
BROKEN CAULKING WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON WALL BETWEEN HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AND WALLS.REMOVE,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. HOLES ON WALL AND CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. BROKEN AND WITH BLACK SLIME ON WALL AT WEST SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK AT MAIN BAR,REPLACE SAID AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
WOOD WALL AT MAIN BAR WEST SIDE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE ,ROUGH SURFACE. MUST PROVIDE A EASILY SMOOTH SURFACE
JAN 292018PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABEL ON BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
SPLASHGUARD NEEDED AT THE PREP SINKS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DOOR GASKET IN POOR REPAIR AT THE FRONT 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN HOT LINE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHING COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING ON BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOMS.
OBSERVED DIRT GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, DISHWASHING AREAS AND BAR AREAS. MUST CLENA AND MAINTAIN.
EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED AT THE FRONT PREP/HOT LINE AREA AND BUTCHER/DISHWASHING AREA ON BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWAHING AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINATIN. STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 222018FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE 2-DOOR FRONT PREP /HOT LINE AREA. OBSERVED SCALLOP AT 46,9F, SALMON 44.8F, OCTOPUS 44.9F AND SQUID AT 44.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD ITEMS APPROXIMATELY 164LBS VALUE OF 181.90. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINES OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF BROWN AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINES LOCATED ON BASEMENT. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINES REMOVED ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEAN AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED REAR RECIVING DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 3/4 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED BROKEN PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BEHIND REAR BAR AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN. EMPLOYEES MUST USE HAND SINK LOCATED ON FOOD PREP AREA FOR HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABEL ON BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
SPLASHGUARD NEEDED AT THE PREP SINKS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DOOR GASKET IN POOR REPAIR AT THE FRONT 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN HOT LINE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHING COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING ON BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOMS.
OBSERVED DIRT GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, DISHWASHING AREAS AND BAR AREAS. MUST CLENA AND MAINTAIN.
EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED AT THE FRONT PREP/HOT LINE AREA AND BUTCHER/DISHWASHING AREA ON BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWAHING AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINATIN. STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 182017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOTED PLASTIC CUTTING BOARDS MARRED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
NOTED ICE CREAM FREEZER INTERIOR WITH SOME FOOD DEBRIS(ICE CREAM)INSIDE FREEZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
NOTED CEILING TILE BROKEN ADJACENT TO DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED ANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
NOTED LIGHT SHIELD WITH HOLE IN IT ABOVE HOT LINE AREA AT FIRST FLOOR. NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS BROKEN AT FOOD PREP AREA IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE SHIELDS AT FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP AREA.
NOTED FOODHANDLER WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO PUT ON BEARD RESTRAINT. FOOD HANDLER COMPLIED.
SEP 282016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE IN HOT HOLDING AREA IN POOR REPAIR,EXTERIOR TRIM ON MEAT WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,WORN DOOR GASKET ON HOT LINE PREP COOLERS,4- DOOR DESSERT COOLER,PANTRY PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM BREAD & BOX BASEMENT STORAGE SHELF,MEAT WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FRONT BAR AREA RUSTY PREP TABLE.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD UPPER SHELVING UNIT IN REAR BAR AREA
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM OVENS,FRYER CABINETS,GRILLS,STOVE,WHEEL BASES,LEGS ,ICE CREAM FREEZER ,DIPPING WELL,PREP COOLERS,ALL WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARD COVERS,WAIT STATION COUNTER TOPS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ALL ICE MACHINES,DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,UNDER SIDES OF HEAT LAMPS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,BAR AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,PREP TABLE,ICE MACHINES,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,ALL WALK IN COOLERS.MUST GROUT FLOORS UNDER ICE MACHINES,FRONT BAR AREA,FRONT HOT HOLDING LINE,UNDER 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,FRONT HOT HOLDING LINE,LIGHT SHIELDS,FILTERS AND HOOD.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILINGS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS,VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S BASEMENT TOILETROOM,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,LOOSE CAULKING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA,LOOSE WALL TRIM IN FRONT HOT HOLDING PREP AREA,GAP IN LOWER WALL BASE UNDER DISH MACHINE,MISSING WALL BASES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.MUST SEAL ALL GAPS & CRACKS IN WALLS AND BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE MOLDED CAULK ABOVE 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND ON LANDING IN ELECTRICAL ROOM NEAR BASEMENT PREP AREA
SEP 202016FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN GAP IN LOWER WALL BASE IN 1ST FL.FRONT HOT HOLDING LINE,ON THE FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND PAPER STORAGE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,UNDER ALL 3- ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT,IN ELECTRICAL ROOM IN BASEMENT,IN CEILING NEAR BASEMENT PREP AREA.ALSO,EVIDENCE OF APPX.20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON WET WOOD IN COMPRESSOR ROOM,FLYING AROUND AND ON WALLS IN DINING AREA,BAR AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/20/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE IN HOT HOLDING AREA IN POOR REPAIR,EXTERIOR TRIM ON MEAT WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,WORN DOOR GASKET ON HOT LINE PREP COOLERS,4- DOOR DESSERT COOLER,PANTRY PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM BREAD & BOX BASEMENT STORAGE SHELF,MEAT WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FRONT BAR AREA RUSTY PREP TABLE.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD UPPER SHELVING UNIT IN REAR BAR AREA.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM OVENS,FRYER CABINETS,GRILLS,STOVE,WHEEL BASES,LEGS ,ICE CREAM FREEZER ,DIPPING WELL,PREP COOLERS,ALL WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARD COVERS,WAIT STATION COUNTER TOPS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ALL ICE MACHINES,DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,UNDER SIDES OF HEAT LAMPS.
MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,BAR AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,PREP TABLE,ICE MACHINES,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,ALL WALK IN COOLERS.MUST GROUT FLOORS UNDER ICE MACHINES,FRONT BAR AREA,FRONT HOT HOLDING LINE,UNDER 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,FRONT HOT HOLDING LINE,LIGHT SHIELDS,FILTERS AND HOOD.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILINGS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS,VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S BASEMENT TOILETROOM,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,LOOSE CAULKING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA,LOOSE WALL TRIM IN FRONT HOT HOLDING PREP AREA,GAP IN LOWER WALL BASE UNDER DISH MACHINE,MISSING WALL BASES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.MUST SEAL ALL GAPS & CRACKS IN WALLS AND BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE MOLDED CAULK ABOVE 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND ON LANDING IN ELECTRICAL ROOM NEAR BASEMENT PREP AREA
FEB 92016FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES NEAR THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE REAR BAR, APPROX. 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE BASEMENT RECEIVING PREP AREA, APPROX. 2 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA AND APPROX. 1 LIVE AND 4 DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE GLUEBOARD IN THE BASEMENT HOT WATER HEATER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY, REMOVE DEAD PESTS AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
THE GROUTING IS WORN IN FRONT OF THE HOT LINE FRYER AND IS HOLDING EXCESS WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
THE WASTE PIPING IS LEAKING AT THE PRE-RINSE SINK AT THE UPSTAIRS DISH MACHINE. THE DRAIN PLUG IS LEAKING AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT RECEIVING ROOM. THE WATER PIPING ATTACHED TO THE BASEMENT HOT WATER HEATER IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL LEAKS.
SEP 302015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DARK GROOVES IN VARIOUS CUTTING BOARDS. CUTTING BOARDS NEED TO BE CLEANED SO THAT DARK GROOVES ARE REMOVED OR CUTTING BOARDS NEED TO BE REPLACED.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR IN BASEMENT STANDING WATER. FLOOR MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND DRY AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED FLOOR 1ST FLOOR DISH ROOM WITH STANDING WATER. ALL STANDING WATER MUST BE REMOVED.
OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CONSPICUOUS THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS THAT ARE EASILY READABLE AND CAN BE CHECKED FREQUENTLY.
OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG AFTER USE. HAND TO DRY TO PREVENT SMALL FLY BREEDING ACTIVITY
SEP 252015FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN BACKING UP IN BASEMENT WITH WASTEWATER FROM DISHMACHINE. MUST ELIMINATE BACK UP AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1459816 DATED 5/16/14 #38 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TWELS WITHIN 1ST FLOOR GRILL AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DARK GROOVES IN VARIOUS CUTTING BOARDS. CUTTING BOARDS NEED TO BE CLEANED SO THAT DARK GROOVES ARE REMOVED OR CUTTING BOARDS NEED TO BE REPLACED.
OBSERVED FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR IN BASEMENT STANDING WATER. FLOOR MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND DRY AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED FLOOR 1ST FLOOR DISH ROOM WITH STANDING WATER. ALL STANDING WATER MUST BE REMOVED.
OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CONSPICUOUS THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS THAT ARE EASILY READABLE AND CAN BE CHECKED FREQUENTLY.
OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG AFTER USE. HAND TO DRY TO PREVENT SMALL FLY BREEDING ACTIVITY
MAY 162014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT(CAULK WORN OUT) AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH COLD AND HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP IN THE FIRST FLOOR GRILL AREA.
MAR 72014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CONSUMABLE ICE IN CONTACT WITH THE COLD PLATE AND SODA DRAIN LINES IN THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE CONSUMABLE ICE FROM THE COLD PLATE.
REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE GRILL AREA AND DISHWASH ROOM.
CLEAN THE BUILDUP OF GREASE FROM THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL.
JUL 262013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT BAKERY PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN CEILING IN 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT RECEIVING AREA.
DEC 192012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED COLD PLATE AND SODA LINES IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE IN THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE THE ICE AND COLD PLATE.
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, WINE COOLER AND DRY STORAGE ROOM.
REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
APR 262010FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED ICE (FOOD) CONTAMINATED BY PINK AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE UPPER PANEL WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE IN ALL THREE ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL ICE. MACHINES TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED, SANITIZED, AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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. REAR EXIT DOOR TO ALLEY FOUND NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH OPEN 1" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE BOTTOM OF DOOR WITH TIGHT FITTING SEAL.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INTERIOR OF OUTDOOR LINEN STORAGE BIN FOUND DIRTY WITH PAPER AND FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR THROUGHOUT WINE CELLAR WITH FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL IN BASEMENT LADIES WASHROOM DIRTY WITH SPLATTER, MUST CLEAN. MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE VEGETABLE BOX FREEZER IN BASEMENT, MUST REPLACE.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOORS, LADIES AND MENS, MUST HAVE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. PILED CONSTRUCTION WOOD ON GROUND AT REAR WALKWAY TO ALLEY MUST BE REMOVED.
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