MAY 12
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CAFE PRAGUE.
BEAT. 36/100
6710-6712 W BELMONT AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 12, 2025 · passed
Failed 4 of 22 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
22
13 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
77
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11// OBSERVED SEVERAL PREP TABLE SHELVES, RACKS AND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN LINED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. USE PROPER SHELF LINERS THAT ARE NON-POROUS AND SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12 NOTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP COOLERS WITH DEEP STAINS AND CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN/SANITIZE, SAND AND RESEAL OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 82025FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 8
2025
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED FRONT BAR HAND-WASH SINK NOT REACHING MINIMUM TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. NOTED HOT WATER AT 92.8 F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100°F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED REAR ICE MACHINE WITH A BUILDUP OF A PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR ICE CHUTE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE AND DRIPPING ON ICE STORED BELOW. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DEEP CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED DRY INGREDIENTS AND SEASONINGS IN KITCHEN STORED IN UNLABELED CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES ON ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED SEVERAL PREP TABLE SHELVES, RACKS AND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN LINED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. USE PROPER SHELF LINERS THAT ARE NON-POROUS AND SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP COOLERS WITH DEEP STAINS AND CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN/SANITIZE, SAND AND RESEAL OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 232024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 23
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 52023PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 5
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZER READING AT 0 PPM INSIDE OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. CHLORINE SANITIZER MUST READ AT LEAST 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON SITE. OBSERVED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING METHOD BEING USED TO PRESERVE DUCK, RABBIT, CHICKEN AND BEEF ALL WHICH HAD DATES VARYING FROM 9/30 AND 10/1. MUST HAVE AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON SITE FROM CDPH WITH APPROVAL LETTER AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
OBSERVED NO VARIANCE ON SITE APPROVED BY CDPH. REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING METHOD USED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
AUG 112022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 11
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPAIR.
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AUG 12022FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 1
2022
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPAIR.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 7-20-21 INSPECTION # 2522933. VIOLATION 51. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT COFFEE ESPRESSO MACHINE.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. VIOLATION 53.OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION 53. OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION 55.OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS NEAR THE OVEN AT REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS MENTIONED.
JUL 202021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 20
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA OF FACILITY.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND HAND PAPERTOWELS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT COFFEE ESPRESSO MACHINE.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS NEAR THE OVEN AT REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
JUL 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLIY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENTS FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENTS ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALL IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA WHERE CHAIRS AND FLATWARE ARE STORED ARE NOT SEALED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TAPE AND PAINT WALL CORE VIOLATION
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION.
JUN 192018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 19
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR OR ACCESSIBLE TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR TO/ACCESSIBLE TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT SUCH AS FIXTURES AND DISHES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE OR REORGANIZE CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
JUL 272017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 27
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED FEMALE COOK PREPARING READY TO EAT FOOD NOT WEARING GLOVES. AND NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE WEARING THE GLOVES WHEN SHE SAW ME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED MANAGER AND EMPLOYEE THAT ALL COOK/EMPLOYEE WHO HANDLE AND PREPARE FOODS MUST WASH HANDS BEFORE WEARING THE GLOVES AND AFTER REMOVING THE GLOVES. ALSO NO BARE HAND CONTACT ON READY TO EAT FOOD. FEMALE COOK REMOVED THE GLOVES DURING INSPECTION AND STARTED WASHING HER HAND IN FRONT ME AND THE MANAGER.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL CLEAN POTS,PANS,FOOD CONTAINERS,TRAYS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN IN DETAIL THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN ONE DOOR FREEZER AND 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 272016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 27
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CUTTING BOARDS PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CORNERS OF WALL IN KITCHEN/STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR CHIPPING PLASTER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN,
FEB 182016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 18
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DOUBLE STACK OVEN REAR PREP AREA NOT VENTILATED, KILOWATTS TO OVEN IS 8 KW, MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION DUCT REQUIRED BY CODE, FAUCET LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
FEB 82016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 8
2016
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. SINK IS IMPROPERLY DRAINING BACKING UP IN TWO OF THE OTHER COMPARTMENT SINKS, WHEN WATER IS FILLED AND RELEASED, WITH FOOD BACKING UP FROM OTHER SINK, MUST REPAIR SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATED 05/26/2015, INSPECTION REPORT #: 1546430, FOR VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 45 FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DOUBLE STACK OVEN REAR PREP AREA NOT VENTILATED, KILOWATTS TO OVEN IS 8 KW, MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION DUCT REQUIRED BY CODE, FAUCET LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTERED CONDITIONS BASEMENT AREA CREATING RODENT HARBORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, PROVIDE SHELVES TO STORE WANTED ITEMS, ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR,
MAY 262015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 26
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
OCT 172014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 17
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found food items not properly dated in coolers, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in coolers, and reach in freezer.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving, not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas under shelving, and in bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
MAY 152014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 15
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RAW WOODEN SHELVING/SURFACES IN THE DRY PAPER CUP STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO WASTE WATER LINES AT BAR GUNS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,MAINTAIN SUCH THAT THEY LEAD DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE LOCATION,CLEANING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREAS.
APR 252014PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
APR 25
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. (ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.) OBSERVED SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO,FRONT PANEL DOOR OF ICE MAKER MISSING OPEN NOT PROTECTED AGAINST DUST,DIRT,DEBRIS ETC. SAID ICE MAKER IS STORED/INSTALLED IN A CLUTTERED BASEMENT.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.REMOVE EXCESSIVE COBWEB/DEBRIS ON EXPOSED WOOD FRAMES ABOVE ICE MAKER AREAS MUST MAKE AREA SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-8040 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:D.BHATTAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Clean multi-use utensils on tables must be properly stored and inverted to prevent contamination before use.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RAW WOODEN SHELVING/SURFACES IN THE DRY PAPER CUP STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
BAR GUNS AT BAR AREA ARE NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL DAILY.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO WASTE WATER LINES AT BAR GUNS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,MAINTAIN SUCH THAT THEY LEAD DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE,ICE MACHINE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE LOCATION,CLEANING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREAS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
NO HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE WORN BY (2)COOKS IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
MAR 202013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 20
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in coolers, and reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in coolers, and reach in freezer.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, prep table lower shelving needs cleaning(detailed).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and rear storage areas not clean, need cleaning(corners).
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation0 in coolers not clean, need cleaning, exhaust fan in bathroom in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
OCT 252012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 25
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BULK CONTAINER WITH LID FOR DRY FOOD INGREDIENTS (FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT ETC.)
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. -------MUST REPAIR VENTILATION INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6' OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
OCT 172012FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 17
2012
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. NOTED 2 INCH GAP/OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.--------FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE (PREMISES HAS SERVICE REPORT POSTED DATED 04-09-12, SERVICING QUARTERLY AND DISCARD PREVIOUS SERVICE REPORTS).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN LOG (SERVICE AGREEMENT, CHEMICALS USED, SERVICE REPORT ETC.) SHALL BE MAINTAINED AND AVAILABLE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BULK CONTAINER WITH LID FOR DRY FOOD INGREDIENTS (FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT ETC.)
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. -------MUST REPAIR VENTILATION INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6' OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
APR 132011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 13
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Exhaust hood and filters, storage shelves and between cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor behind haevy equipment, along wallbase and furnace room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Brick wall in toilet room not sealed. Instructed to seal with non-toxic sealant.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unnecessary articles stored in storage room. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean.
JUN 142010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 14
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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. SPLASHGUARD MUST BE PROVIDED BETWEEN HANDSINK AND CLEAN GLASSWARES; SPLASHGUARD MUST BE PROVIDED BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD AND MOPSINK,AND BETWEEN MOPSINK AND COOKING POTS,AT THIS TIME NO COOKING IS BEING DONE AND NO CLEAN UTENSILS ON THE DRAINBOARD; MUST READJUST WHEATHER STRIP ON ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS
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 IN THE STORAGE AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST CALIBRATE THERMOMETER;MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Only employees must dispense ice for consumer use with scoops, tongs, or other ice dispensing utensils. Customers must dispense ice through appropriate automatic self-service ice dispensing equipment. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE SANITIZED CONTAINER
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