SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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BEAT. 26/100

2024-2028 N HALSTED ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 9, 2026 · passed

Failed 9 of 30 inspections. 18 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
30
17 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 9 failed
VIOLATIONS
184
includes 18 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Apr 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 9
2026
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED DIRTY PLASTIC "LIP" ON THE INTERIOR OF THE MIDDLE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

NOTED A FOOD PREPARER WITH A FULL BEARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD PREPARERS WITH BEARDS.

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

MISSING LID FOR THE BAR ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CEILING VENTILATION IN THE 1ST FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MAY 21
2025
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 19
2025
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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 24
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

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.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE ROOMS AND LIQUOR ROOMS. MUST REPAIN OR REPLACE SHELVING.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRH AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN BAKERY AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 14
2023
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

: 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.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

: 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.

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

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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 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.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

: 6-304.11--- INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN ALL CUSTOMER WASHROOMS IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

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JUN 7
2023
FAILED
19 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

SOME AREAS INSIDE ICE MACHINE #3 IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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.

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

ALL TOGO FOOD CONTAINERS AT THE FRONT PREP AREAS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

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

MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN LIDS/COVERS AT THE MAIN EAST BAR.

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

MISSING/BROKEN DOOR HANDLE OF THE BASEMENT PREP TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE FRONT OPENING AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNUSED PILED WOOD AND CAMBROS IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE WINE ROOM MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN ALL CUSTOMER WASHROOMS IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 26
2022
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19: NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE IS PROVIDED AT THE MEN'S(STAFF) WASHROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.12: EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR AT DISHROOM BETWEEN FLOOR TILES KEEP FLOOR DRY.

AUG 17
2022
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

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

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

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

SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE IS PROVIDED AT THE MEN'S(STAFF) WASHROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO LID WAS PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S(STAFF)WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY IN DISHROOM,BARS,PIZZA PREP AREA AND UNDER THE COOLER UNITS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY.

JUL 6
2022
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT BLACK LIKE SUBSTANCE AT THE MIDDLE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

OBSERVED SAUCE POTS IN THE PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF COFFEE BEANS BEHIND THE COFFEE MACHINES AT THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID LOCATION.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOPS, MOP BUCKETS, AND BROOMS OUTSIDE AT THE REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY STORE ALL SAID ITEMS.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER NEAR THE CATERING SUPPLY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER SAID AREA TO AVOID POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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 2
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED GARBAGE BAGS BEING USED TO CONTAIN READY TO EAT FOOD. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED CEILING TILE IN BASEMENT ABOVE SODA SYRUPS. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 1
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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

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

OBSERVED GARBAGE BAGS BEING USED TO CONTAIN READY-TO-EAT FOOD. MUST USE FOOD-GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE FRONT BAR UNDER AND BEHIND THE ICE STORAGE UNIT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR AND REMOVE STANDING WATER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED CEILING TILE IN BASEMENT ABOVE SODA SYRUPS. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 25
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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)

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE.

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

SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

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

WOOD PIZZA PALLET IS CHIPPED AND MISSING PART OF WOOD SURFACE,NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE

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

MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL UNDER THE BURNER OF STOVE,REMOVE

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

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

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP(SPECIALLY WHEEL OF EQUIPMENT),CLEAN AND MAINTAIN(BOTH KITCHEN)

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO LID PROVIDE AT RECEPTACLES IN STAFF/CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WOOD WALL AT MAIN BAR WEST SIDE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE ,ROUGH SURFACE. MUST PROVIDE A EASILY SMOOTH SURFACE

JUL 8
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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)

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE.

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

: 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.

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

MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL UNDER THE BURNER OF STOVE,REMOVE.

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

WOOD PIZZA PALLET IS CHIPPED AND MISSING PART OF WOOD SURFACE,NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE.

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

SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP(SPECIALLY WHEEL OF EQUIPMENT),CLEAN AND MAINTAIN(BOTH KITCHEN)

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MISSING STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT MAIN BAR . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO LID PROVIDE AT RECEPTACLES IN STAFF/CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WOOD WALL AT MAIN BAR WEST SIDE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE ,ROUGH SURFACE. MUST PROVIDE A EASILY SMOOTH SURFACE

JUN 30
2020
FAILED
18 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

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

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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)

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE. -

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

MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL UNDER THE BURNER OF STOVE,REMOVE.

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

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

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

WOOD PIZZA PALLET IS CHIPPED AND MISSING PART OF WOOD SURFACE,NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE.

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

SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

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 .

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP(SPECIALLY WHEEL OF EQUIPMENT),CLEAN AND MAINTAIN(BOTH KITCHEN)

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MISSING STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT MAIN BAR . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO LID PROVIDE AT RECEPTACLES IN STAFF/CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

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

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WOOD WALL AT MAIN BAR WEST SIDE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE ,ROUGH SURFACE. MUST PROVIDE A EASILY SMOOTH SURFACE

DEC 11
2019
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 29
2018
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABEL ON BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

OBSERVED DIRT GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, DISHWASHING AREAS AND BAR AREAS. MUST CLENA AND MAINTAIN.

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

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 22
2018
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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)

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

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).

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

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.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

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

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABEL ON BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

OBSERVED DIRT GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, DISHWASHING AREAS AND BAR AREAS. MUST CLENA AND MAINTAIN.

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

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 18
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED PLASTIC CUTTING BOARDS MARRED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

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

NOTED ICE CREAM FREEZER INTERIOR WITH SOME FOOD DEBRIS(ICE CREAM)INSIDE FREEZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

NOTED CEILING TILE BROKEN ADJACENT TO DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED ANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.

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

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.

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

NOTED FOODHANDLER WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO PUT ON BEARD RESTRAINT. FOOD HANDLER COMPLIED.

SEP 28
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND ON LANDING IN ELECTRICAL ROOM NEAR BASEMENT PREP AREA

SEP 20
2016
FAILED
6 violations1 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 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)

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND ON LANDING IN ELECTRICAL ROOM NEAR BASEMENT PREP AREA

FEB 18
2016
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 9
2016
FAILED
3 violations1 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 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

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

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.

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

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 30
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

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

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.

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

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

OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED CONSPICUOUS THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS THAT ARE EASILY READABLE AND CAN BE CHECKED FREQUENTLY.

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

OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG AFTER USE. HAND TO DRY TO PREVENT SMALL FLY BREEDING ACTIVITY

SEP 25
2015
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN BACKING UP IN BASEMENT WITH WASTEWATER FROM DISHMACHINE. MUST ELIMINATE BACK UP AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

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

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

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.

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

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.

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

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

OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED CONSPICUOUS THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS THAT ARE EASILY READABLE AND CAN BE CHECKED FREQUENTLY.

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

OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG AFTER USE. HAND TO DRY TO PREVENT SMALL FLY BREEDING ACTIVITY

MAY 16
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT(CAULK WORN OUT) AND MAINTAIN.

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

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 7
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

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

REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE GRILL AREA AND DISHWASH ROOM.

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

CLEAN THE BUILDUP OF GREASE FROM THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL.

JUL 26
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

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

REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT BAKERY PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN CEILING IN 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT RECEIVING AREA.

DEC 19
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, WINE COOLER AND DRY STORAGE ROOM.

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

REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

APR 27
2010
PASSED
0 violations
APR 26
2010
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

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.

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. 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.

MINORSanitation
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. INTERIOR OF OUTDOOR LINEN STORAGE BIN FOUND DIRTY WITH PAPER AND FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN.

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. FLOOR THROUGHOUT WINE CELLAR WITH FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
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. WALL IN BASEMENT LADIES WASHROOM DIRTY WITH SPLATTER, MUST CLEAN. MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE VEGETABLE BOX FREEZER IN BASEMENT, MUST REPLACE.

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

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOORS, LADIES AND MENS, MUST HAVE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

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

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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