FEB 13
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CAFE BIONDA.
BEAT. 38/100
1922-1924 S STATE ST · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 13, 2025 · passed
Failed 4 of 20 inspections. 22 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
20
9 passed · 7 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
74
includes 22 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Nov 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE SIDE OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT WITH SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 112025PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 11
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ONE OF THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINES BEHIND THE BAR ( NOT IN USE) NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. UNIT WAS TAGGED. PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL PROCEDURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. THE FOOD ITEMS NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE FOUND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WERE: APRROXIMATELY 14 DOZEN EGGS, ITALIAN SAUAGE, CHICKEN, MILK, FISH, SHORT RIBS, HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM, AND OYSTERS TEMPERATURES RANGED 45.0F-47.0F. ALSO, FOUND A CONTAINER OF MEATBALLS FOUND AT 56.7F IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 40LBS AT $385 WORTH OF PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. FOUND WALK-IN COOLER AT 47.0F AND TWO DOOR COOLER AT 45.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. THE WALK-IN COOLER WAS REPAIRED BEFORE THE END THE INSPECTION. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT. PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNTIS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SIDE OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT WITH SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 212024PASSED4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 21
2024
PASSED
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NEWLY INSTALLED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11: OBSERVED DEEP FRYING UNIT WITH GREASE NOT COVERED, WHILE NOT OPEN AND OPERATING AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS, WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.17: OBSERVED THE OUTLET BOX BEHIND THE BAR WITH ROACH FECES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.17: OBSERVED THE OUTLET BOX BEHIND THE BAR WITH ROACH FECES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 312024FAILED7 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 31
2024
FAILED
7 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. THE HANDWASHING SINK MUST MEET COMPLIANCE BY HAVING WATER FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE BY THE CITY OF CHICAGO, HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER (100-120F), AND FULLY EQUIPPED WITH HANDWASHING CLEANSER AND HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C), NO CITATION ISSUED
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO A CONTAINER OF MUSSELS, LOCATED IN WALK-IN COOLER, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THE TAG WAS ASLO, NOT ON SITE FOR MENTIONED SHELLSTOCK. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVAL SOURCES OF SHELLFISH AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 5LBS AT $45 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE (NOT IN USE) NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND SHALL NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY ON SITE. APPROXIMATELY 3 LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA IN THE CREVICES OF THE PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALL NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED DEEP FRYING UNIT WITH GREASE NOT COVERED, WHILE NOT OPEN AND OPERATING AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS, WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE OUTLET BOX BEHIND THE BAR WITH ROACH FECES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 92024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 9
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A COUPLE OF THE LIGHTS OUT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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DEC 72023PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 7
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER AS WELL AS VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED(SOUP, BEEF). PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINKS IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISION AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA TO BE BLOCKED AND BASIN FILLED WITH CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN HANSINKS TO BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). VIOLATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED WHITE BULK CONTAINERS ON DRY STORAGE SHELF NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF INGREDIENT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO LABEL ALL BULK ITEMS WITH COMMON NAME OF INGREDIENT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SMALL COOLER IN FRONT AREA NEAR COFFEE MAKER TO HAVE GRIME AND SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ANY CERTIFIED MANAGER REQUIRE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
DEC 52022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 5
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS IN OF REPLACING WHEN WORN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND REPLACE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALUMINUM FOIL MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREP TABLE INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
RAW WOOD IN BAR AREA IN NEED OF SEALING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 302020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 30
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA OR THE SALAD PREP AREA FOR HANDWASHING; MUST INSTALL. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND SALAD PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HANDTOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SOME NEW EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
SEP 102019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 10
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BEVERAGE PREP AREA FOR HANDWASHING AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. AN EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST BE INSTALLED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HAND TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTICE OR DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT ON PRINTED MENU IDENTIFYING FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE UNDER COOKED AND SERVED (STEAKS AND BURGERS); MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FRYER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
SEP 62019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BEVERAGE PREP AREA FOR HANDWASHING AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. AN EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST BE INSTALLED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HAND TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NO CHEMICAL READING AT LOW TEMP DISHMACHINES. FOUND NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER READING AT THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA OR BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. ECOLAB TECH ARRIVED AND CORRECTED THE PROBLEM AND READINGS WERE AT 100 PPM AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTICE OR DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT ON PRINTED MENU IDENTIFYING FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE UNDER COOKED AND SERVED (STEAKS AND BURGERS); MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FRYER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAY 72018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 7
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
FOUND DRAIN IN DISH ROOM WITH WASTE BACK UP. WATER IS BLACK WITH FOUL SMELL. PLUMBERS HAVE ARRIVED TO CORRECT DRAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT BOTH PREP AREAS. BOARDS ARE DISCOLORED AND HAVE DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, COFFEE STATION, FRONT PREP AREA AND DISH MACHINE ROOM. COVING NEEDED IN DISH ROOM. MUST INSTALL, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AND CEILING IN FRONT PREP AREA AND DISH ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 42018FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 4
2018
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
FOUND BOTH HANDSINKS IN BOTH PREP AREAS IN POOR REPAIR. HANDLES ARE STRIPPED WITH WATER BEING TURNED OF AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO TURN WATER OFF AND ON AT THE BOTTOM TO PROPERLY WASH THEIR HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. FOUND 2 HANDSINKS AT THE BAR AREA BEING USED AS DUMP SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CATCH PAN AND USE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT BOTH PREP AREAS. BOARDS ARE DISCOLORED AND HAVE DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, COFFEE STATION, FRONT PREP AREA AND DISH MACHINE ROOM. COVING NEEDED IN DISH ROOM. MUST INSTALL, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AND CEILING IN FRONT PREP AREA AND DISH ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 232017FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 23
2017
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, HOT WATER KNOB STRIPPED AND TURNED ON AND OFF AT VALVE UNDER SINK. VALVE WAS OFF AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
DEC 62016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 6
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT TWO OF THE TWO DOOR COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA; REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AT BOTH COOLERS.
APR 72016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 7
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE GASKETS AT BOTH TWO DOOR COCA COLA COOLERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED LIGHT DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THREE OF THE FIVE WASHROOMS; REMOVE DUST FROM VENTS.
MAR 312016FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 31
2016
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE OR THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM. BOTH WERE BEING USED TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. THERE ARE ALSO TWO GLASS WASHERS AND TWO THREE COMP SINKS BEHIND THE BAR AND NO TEST STRIPS WERE PROVIDED FOR THOSE EITHER. THE GLASS WASHERS WERE BEING USED. MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE AND QUAT TEST STRIPS FOR SINKS, DISHWASHERS AND GLASS WASHERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION DONE ON MARCH 26, 2015 WAS NOT POSTED AS REQUIRED. THE SUMMARY WAS IN A FOLDER WITH THE INSPECTION REPORT BROUGHT FROM THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED THAT THE SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE GASKETS AT BOTH TWO DOOR COCA COLA COOLERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED LIGHT DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THREE OF THE FIVE WASHROOMS; REMOVE DUST FROM VENTS.
MAR 262015PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
MAR 26
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND 2 BEER BOTTLES PLACED IN ICE BIN THAT IS USED FOR CONSUMPTION AT FRONT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE ICE BIN. SERIOUS CITAITON ISSUED 7-38-005(5)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED
POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IMPROPERLY THAWED, FOUND 50 LBS OF SEMI-FROZEN SEAFOOD BEING THAWED IN 5 LARGE TUBS FILLED WITH STANDING WATER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO THAW SUCH FOODS ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SODA GUNS DISPENSERS NOT CLEAN INSIDE AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
COLD WATER LINE CAUSING CONDENSATION ALONG CEILING AT DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
A HOSE ATTACHED TO A FAUCET WITHOUT A VACUUM BREAKER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
SEP 292014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 29
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SMALL PLUMBING LEAK AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP KITCHEN. OBSERVED LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. MAINTAIN ALL SINKS SO THERE IS NO LEAKING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXPOSED HADNSINK NEEDED IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTIAN EXPOSED HADNWASH SINK
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED CUPS BEING USED AT SINK FOR BAR, ICE SCOOPS STORED WITHIN ICE. ALL ICE NEEDS HANDLED SCOOPS WHICH ARE STORED OUT OF ICE WHEN NOT IN USE.
NOV 122013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 12
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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