CAFE PRAGUE.

Chicago Health Dept

6710-6712 W BELMONT AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2025).

22 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 12

2025

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Serious Sanitation

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 8

2025

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Serious Sanitation

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

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Serious Sanitation

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 23

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 5

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Serious Other

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.

Minor Other

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

AUG 11

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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 1

2022

FAIL 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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 20

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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 22

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Sanitation

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

Serious Other

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION.

JUN 19

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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 27

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 27

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE,

Minor Sanitation

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,

Minor Sanitation

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,

Minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN,

FEB 18

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 8

2016

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Other

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.

Serious Documentation & Training

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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,

Critical Pest Activity

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 26

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

OCT 17

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 15

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 25

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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 20

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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

light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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 25

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.)

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 17

2012

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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.)

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 13

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 14

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Other

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

Minor Employee Hygiene

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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