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6731 N NORTHWEST HWY · EDISON PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 9 of 24 inspections. 23 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 82025PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO BROILER AND INSIDE COOLER AT BAR USED TO STORE CHEESE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON INTERIOR OF AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED 1 MISSING LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE AND SEVERAL BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN CEILING THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2595444 DATED 5/30/2024: #57 "OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES." #58 "OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 302024PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP AND DISH AREA AND AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMTER INSIDE 2 PREP COOLERS LOCATED OPPOSTE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN CEILING AND HOOD OF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILING IN REAR PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 232024FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP AND DISH AREA AND AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAGS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SEE COMMENTS. INSTRUCTED SHELLSTOCK TAGS MUST BE KEPT FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS AFTER FINAL ITEM IS USED PER FEDERAL LAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMTER INSIDE 2 PREP COOLERS LOCATED OPPOSTE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE BIN AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP OUTSIDE OF ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. SEE COMMENTS.
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN CEILING AND HOOD OF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILING IN REAR PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2584386 DATED 10/31/2023: #40 "OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS." #53 "NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 312023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS AND DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY PREP AREA COOKLINE. MUST REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AND PREP AREA.
OCT 242023FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS AND DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
PREP AREA 1-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LOOSE. MUST REATTACH PIPE TO SINK.
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
FLOOR TILED WITH LOW GROUT AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY PREP AREA COOKLINE. MUST REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AND PREP AREA.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST UPDATE ALL FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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AUG 302022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT ACCUMUATION ON BAR REFRIGERATOR GASKETS. OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FAN COVERS OF COOLER. OBSERVED VENT INSIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION.
OBSERVED DIPPER WELL LEAKING. REPAIR DIPPER WELL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OBSERVED ON WATER INTAKE LINE OF COFFEE AND CAPPUCCINO MACHINES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF EXTERNAL BACK FLOW PREVENTION.
OBSERVED 4 BURNT OUT LIGHTS ABOVE COOKING AREA. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 262022FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT ACCUMUATION ON BAR REFRIGERATOR GASKETS. OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FAN COVERS OF COOLER. OBSERVED VENT INSIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION.
OBSERVED DIPPER WELL LEAKING. REPAIR DIPPER WELL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OBSERVED ON WATER INTAKE LINE OF COFFEE AND CAPPUCCINO MACHINES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF EXTERNAL BACK FLOW PREVENTION.
OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG AFTER USE TO DETER SMALL FLY ACTIVITY.
OBSERVED ALL FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. FLOORS NEED TO BE MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OPENINGS IN GREASE TRAP FLOOR COVER NEEDS TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED 4 BURNT OUT LIGHTS ABOVE COOKING AREA. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING #25 OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT INCORRECT ON LUNCH AND DINNER MENUS. LUNCH AND DINNER MENUS NEED TO BE CORRECTED TO INCLUDE THE REMINDER STATEMENT AS WELL AS THE PROPER DISCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 #38 OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN KITCHEN AND BEHIND BAR APPROXIMATLY 20 SMALL FLIES. OBSERVED 5 HOUSE FLIES IN KITCHEN. MUST ELIMINATE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS AND HARBORAGE. CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). #60 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS INCLUDING :#38 NOTED OPENING AT REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND PREVENT PEST ENTRY. #56 OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR. INTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 PRIOIRTY VIOLATION 9-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
AUG 122022FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT INCORRECT ON LUNCH AND DINNER MENUS. LUNCH AND DINNER MENUS NEED TO BE CORRECTED TO INCLUDE THE REMINDER STATEMENT AS WELL AS THE PROPER DISCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN KITCHEN AND BEHIND BAR APPROXIMATLY 20 SMALL FLIES. OBSERVED 5 HOUSE FLIES IN KITCHEN. MUST ELIMINATE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS AND HARBORAGE. CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT ACCUMUATION ON BAR REFRIGERATOR GASKETS. OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FAN COVERS OF COOLER. OBSERVED VENT INSIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION.
OBSERVED DIPPER WELL LEAKING. REPAIR DIPPER WELL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OBSERVED ON WATER INTAKE LINE OF COFFEE AND CAPPUCCINO MACHINES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF EXTERNAL BACK FLOW PREVENTION.
OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG AFTER USE TO DETER SMALL FLY ACTIVITY.
OBSERVED 4 BURNT OUT LIGHTS ABOVE COOKING AREA. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 6/1/21 INCLUDING VIOLATION #38 NOTED OPENING AT REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND PREVENT PEST ENTRY. #55 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND REMOVE UNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
JUN 12021PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK IN PREP AND BAR AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
NOTED AN OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF OR SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE MOLDLIKE AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES OR LEVEL NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA (BEHIND THE TWO BUILDINGS).
FEB 252020PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A COMPLETE CLEANUP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED WALLS LEADING INTO BASEMENT WITH PEELING PAINT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESEAL WALLS WITH PAINT LEADING INTO THE BASEMENT.
OBSERVED HOOD FILTERS GREASY AT HOT LINE IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN HOOD FILTERS AT HOT LINE AREA.
OBSERVED LIGHTS BURN'T OUT UNDER HOT LINE HOOD AND CEILING LIGHT PANELS IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS.
MAY 162019PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD WATER,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 f AND ABOVE)AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON REACH UNDER COOLER
MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED ON ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
WALLS IN STAIRWELLS TO BASEMENT OBSERVED TO BE DAMAGED.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT DRY STORAGE ON SHELVES, FLOORS AROUND WATER HEATER UNIT . INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
JUN 132018PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT MULTI-USE POTS/PANS STORED IN KITCHEN SHELVINGS AND SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE PREP LINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS/GREASE BUILD-UP,KITCHEN/BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVINGS AND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE,TOPS OF SHELVINGS OVER THE FOOD PREP LINE.
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BAR AREA REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
NO THERMOMETER IN TABLE MILK COOLER NEAR THE BAR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETER IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.
MAY 292018FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1995410 DATED: 03/10/2017. 32 Instructed facility to install and maintain a splashguard to the left of the exposed handsink near the dishmachine. 06/10/2017 33 Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. 06/10/2017 35 Observed grease and dirt accumulation in the exhaust hood filter above the grill. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. 06/10/2017 38 Observed leaks at the bottom of the dipper well and underneath the three compartment sink between the wash and rinse compartments. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. 06/10/2017 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 6/5/2018. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT MULTI-USE POTS/PANS STORED IN KITCHEN SHELVINGS AND SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE PREP LINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS/GREASE BUILD-UP,KITCHEN/BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVINGS AND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE,TOPS OF SHELVINGS OVER THE FOOD PREP LINE.
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BAR AREA REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
NO THERMOMETER IN TABLE MILK COOLER NEAR THE BAR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETER IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.
MAR 102017PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Found potentially hazardous foods in the two door tall cooler in the kitchen at improper temperatures: 2lbs of crawfish at 50.4f, 3lbs of heavy whipping cream at 48.1f, 5lbs of beef at 52.0f, 1.5lbs of cooked onion and fennel at 56.0f, 3.5lbs of fish at 51.7f, 0.5lb of calamari at 49.2f, 2lbs of shrimp at 46.2f, and 0.5lb of milk at 45.9f. Operator discarded and denatured said foods, valued at $200. Instructed to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
Instructed facility to install and maintain a splashguard to the left of the exposed handsink near the dishmachine.
Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
Observed grease and dirt accumulation in the exhaust hood filter above the grill. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed leaks at the bottom of the dipper well and underneath the three compartment sink between the wash and rinse compartments. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
OCT 72016FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. DOZENS OF RAW EGGS ON OPEN FLATS FOUND STORED ABOVE UNCOVERED CONTAINERS OF PREPARED CHOCOLATE, SOUP AND FRESH VEGETABLES. LARGE PAN OF SHREDDED CHEESE STORED UNDER RAW MEATS. RAW PORK ON BAKING SHEET STORED ABOVE PREPARED BREAD PUDDING, COOKED SPINACH AND COOKED MUSHROOMS ON A COOLING RACK INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #1532481 ON 3-31-15 NOT CORRECTED. #38- RUNNING WELL NOT CONNECTED OR HAS RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT AND HAVE RUNNING WATER AT UNIT.#40-MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.#45-MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES AND PROOF OF NEW EMPLOYMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYED LESS THAN 30 DAYS WITHOUT CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BAR AND SERVER STATION. RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE OR REMOVE ALL RUST.
EXTERIOR DISH MACHINE DIRTY. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND INSIDE BIN STORAGE WITH SOME DIRT. INTERIOR EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FLOORS UNDER WINE STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT WINE STORAGE ROOM WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA WITH SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING BOLTS THAT SECURE THE LID OF THE FLOOR GREASE TRAP AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
ICE SCOOP HANDLES MUST BE STORED INVERTED FROM THE ICE BINS AT THE BAR, NOT IN THE ICE.
MAR 312015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
FOODS NOT LABELED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, CUTTING BOARDS, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, OVEN AND DEEP FRYER CABINETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
RUNNING WELL NOT CONNECTED OR HAS RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT AND HAVE RUNNING WATER AT UNIT.
THERMOMETER NOT VISIBLE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
OCT 162014FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DURING INSPECTION FOUND TWO RAW EGGS IN THE SHELL SITTING ON TOP OF COOKED GREEN BEANS INSIDE A DEEP STAINLESS STEEL PAN INSIDE A 3DR-REFRIGERATOR. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. ABOVE STATED FOOD WAS DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY.CDI.(3LBS OF GREENS BEENS).
DURING INSPECTION FOUND OVER 20 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALL IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM, ON THE WALLS ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND ON THE WALLS ABOVE THE MOP SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE STATED STATED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO 10-23-14. SERIOUS VIOLATION.
MUST REPAIR TEMPERATURE GAUGE AT THE DISH MACHINE. NOT IN OPERATING CONDITION. MACHINE IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT HIGH TEMP 180F. TEMP STRIP USED DURING INSPECTION.
MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL THE COFFEE DUMP SINK AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR/SEAL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE WALL WHERE IT MEETS THE FLOOR AT HALLWAY IN FRONT OF STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT SO AS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND THROUGHOUT ENTIRE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR HOLE AT WALL NEXT TO THE LIQOUR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE AT THE DIPPER WELL BY TE ICE CREAM FREEZER.
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE ICE RECEPTACLES FOR THE ICE SCOOPERS AT THE BAR AREA AT ALL TIMES. FOUND ICE SCOOPERS SITTING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.
FEB 42014PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. MUST LABEL ALL PRODUCT OUT OF ORGINAL CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER INSIDE MILK COOLER (BY COFFEE AREA). MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE SAID COOLER.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN FAN COVERS.
FLOOR TILES MISSING/BROKEN AROUND UNDER DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND GREASE TRAP. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN THROUGHOUT.
OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES.
CEILING PREP AREA LIGHT COVERS UNCLEAN/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN LIGHT COVERS.
DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
NO THEROMETERS INSIDE BAR AND MILK REACH IN COOLER ALSO NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND ALL COOLERS MUST HAVE THEROMETERS.
APR 112013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND ALONG WALL BASE AT THE BAR AND MAINTAIN DRY.
APR 42013FAILED7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED THE TEMPERATURE OF THE DESERT SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 49.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY TO SERVICE THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE COOLER UNTIL APPROPRIATE TEMPERATURE IS REACHED. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AT ABOUT 2:00PM AND REPAIRED THE COOLER. TEMPERATURE WAS 39.0 BY END OF INSPECTION CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE DESSERT SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 45F TO 48F (BEETS 45.8F, BLUE CHEESE 48.2F, BREAD PUDDING 48.0F, DRESSING 47.2F, SALMON 47.2F) ALSO NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF CONTAINER OF LENTIL SOUP INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 45.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF FOOD ITEMS 12LBS WORTH $83.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED A YELLOWISH, GRAYISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. BY END OF INSPECTION TECHNICIAN ARRIVED FROM ICE MACHINE COMPANY AND MAINTAINED THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING AT THE BAR SELLING AREA. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. THIS IS FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE PICK UP. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES,BOWLS ETC DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND ALONG WALL BASE AT THE BAR AND MAINTAIN DRY.
MAY 152012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Above violation still remaining.
Above violation still remaining.
Above violation still remaining.
Above violation still remaining.
Above violation still remaining.
MAY 32012FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Found/observed live fruit flies/gnats(15 )in bar area under bar counter, and by coffee station(10 ), also found/observed side door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap/hole in middle/center of door. Citation issued.
Found/observed no summary inspection report posted/visible to customers at time of inspection on 5/03/2012.Citation issued.
Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in freezer, walk in cooler, reach in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in cooler.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), bsmt storage shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler door tracks, shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment(1st floor)need cleaning, floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving, pop dispensing unit not clean need detailed cleaning(corners)
Ceiling above ice machine had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, walls in storage area by bsmt entrance doorway had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
3 compartment sink leaking, shall be repaired/replaced, exhaust canopy not clean need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, coolers and bathrooms, not clean need detailed cleaning
DEC 282011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Interior ice machine panel, handsink in bar area and exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment and dish machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment in basement storage rooom not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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