SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CHEESIES PUB & GRUB.

BEAT. 18/100

958-960 W BELMONT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 4, 2017 · passed

Failed 8 of 17 inspections. 25 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 8 failed
VIOLATIONS
102
includes 25 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jun 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 4
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST DEFROST BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS. MUST ELIMINATE ICE/FROST ACCUMULATION FROM WALK IN FREEZER FAN UNIT.

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

NOTED CORNER PROTECTOR MISSING FROM WALL NEAR RIGHT COOK LINE, WHERE PLASTIC WALL COVERING (FRP) IS DETACHING FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL TO BE FREE FROM UNNECESSARY CRACKS AND CAVITIES.

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

MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BASEMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR

MAR 27
2017
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD IN THE STEAM TABLES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NEAR THE GRILL: NOTED GROUND BEEF, 83 DEGREES, 2 LBS WORTH $10; CHORIZO, 72 DEGREES, 2 LBS WORTH $10; MAC AND CHEESE, 120 DEGREES, 5 LBS WORTH $20; SOFT CHEESE AT 68 DEGREES, 2 LBS WORTH $3. ALSO NOTED SOUP STORED IN A STEAM TABLE AT 86-106 DEGREES, 5 LBS WORTH $10. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED THESE PRODUCTS. MUST NOT USE STEAM TABLES TO REHEAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. ALSO DISCUSSED PROPER REHEATING TO 165 WITH APPROVED METHODS/EQUIPMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

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

OBSERVED ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION IN THE ICE MACHINE. NOTED PINK AND BLACK COLORED SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ACCUMULATING ON THE UPPER COMPARTMENT DROP PLATE AND CHUTE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE AND COMPLETE A DETAILED CLEANING AND SANITIZING OF THESE SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

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

MUST DEFROST BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS. MUST ELIMINATE ICE/FROST ACCUMULATION FROM WALK IN FREEZER FAN UNIT.

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

MUST REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM PIPE BEHIND THE FRYERS.

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAIN COVER NEAR BASEMENT HANDSINK. MUST ELEVATE EQUIPMENT AND BOXES 6 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR IN REAR BASEMENT CLOSET (BEHIND WALK IN COOLER).

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

NOTED CORNER PROTECTOR MISSING FROM WALL NEAR RIGHT COOK LINE, WHERE PLASTIC WALL COVERING (FRP) IS DETACHING FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL TO BE FREE FROM UNNECESSARY CRACKS AND CAVITIES.

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

MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BASEMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR.

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

MUST STORE ALL MOPS AND BROOMS NEAR MOP SINK INVERTED OR AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

DEC 12
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BIN AT THE FRONT BAR AREA WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL STOPPERS NEEDED IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 5
2016
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED MACARONI AND CHEESE AT 50.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELLY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. APPROXIMATELY 20LBS VALUE OF $40.00 INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND 140 OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED TWO SMALL LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED GREASE ENCTRUSTED ON THE TOP LIP LID SIDES AND GROUND SURROUNDING CONTAINER THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BIN AT THE FRONT BAR AREA WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN 1ST FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL AND CEILING IN 1ST FLOOR REAR AREA WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED AND BASEMENT ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION FANS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL STOPPERS NEEDED IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STEAM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.

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

MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT FOR THE EASE OFF CLEANING PEST MONITORING AND FOOD PROTECTION.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF TABLE NEXT TO ICE BIN IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

JAN 22
2016
PASSED
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JAN 21
2016
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM 1-12-16 #1609670 NOT CORRECTED.#18- STILL OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 PLUS RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AROUND THE WATER TANK WHERE DRY FOODS ARE STORED,10 PLUS UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING ACROSS FROM THE FOOD PREP AREA 10-TO 15 PLUS UNDER THE PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE PREP TABLE. REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. SANITIZE ALL AREAS. STILL OBSERVED HOLES/OPENINGS IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND THROUGHOUT THE LIQUOR STORAGE SIDE OF THE BASEMENT. SOME BASEBOARDS STILL MISSING BEHIND THE BOX FREEZERS, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND PREP TABLE, UNDER ALL OF THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP.RODENT DROPPINGS NOTED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. SEAL ALL HOLES, OPENINGS AND REPLACE ALL MISSING WALLS, BASEBOARDS. SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT INCLUDING THE SIDE OF BASEMENT FOR LIQUOR STORAGE ACROSS FROM THE FOOD PREP AREA. REAR EXIT DOOR TO ALLEY NEXT TO THE STAIRWELL TO BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE WITH OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF THE DOOR.FRONT EXIT DOOR LEFT SIDE DOOR SEAL WITH OPEN 1/4" GAP. MUST SEAL.#29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1564206 ON 7-15-15 NOT CORRECTED.#33-OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.#34-INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT AND TO MAINTAIN.#35- INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING METHODS.#19- STILL OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS GARBAGE ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

SEE VIOLATION #14

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

SEE VIOLATION #19

SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

SEE VIOLATION #14

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON ALL DOORS OF THE COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

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

MISSING DRAINAGE LINES FOR WASTE WATER ON TWO BAR SODA GUN DISPENSERS. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN LINES TO FLOOR DRAIN.

JAN 12
2016
FAILED
13 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 1/2 LB COOKED CHICKEN IN A CONTAINER ON SHELVING ABOVE THE STOVE AT 84.3F. 1 LB COOKED POTATOES ON SAME SHELVING AT 89.3F. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $10.00. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED MUST HOLD ALL HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE BARS EXPOSED HAND SINK WHERE CUSTOMERS WERE SEATED AND EATING AND OBSERVED A PITCHER OF DRINKING WATER STORED INSIDE THE SINK. MUST HAVE ADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND SINKS TO BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF WASHING HANDS ONLY. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030.

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

OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR FROM WASHROOM HALLWAY TO ALLEY NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. ALSO OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. 20 TO 30 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT INSIDE OPEN/MISSING WALLS AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. 20 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. OPEN HOLES IN WALLS AND CIELINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND MISSING BASEBOARDS BEHIND BOX FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL EXIT DOORS TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING. REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL HOLES, OPENINGS AND REPLACE ALL MISSING WALLS, SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS AND CIELING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE ALLEY OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS OF FOOD GARBAGE AND GARBAGE AND DEBRIS ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO QUATERNARY OR CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ARE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-030.

SERIOUSPest Activity
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1564206 ON 7-15-15 NOT CORRECTED.#33-OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.#34-INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT AND TO MAINTAIN.#35- INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS AND TO MAINTAIN.#41- OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT BEHIND THE FOOD WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING METHODS. #45-MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON ALL DOORS OF THE COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE. DIRTY WOODEN SHELVING AT GAS STOVE WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

EXTERIOR AND TOP OF REAR ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR, UNEVEN WITH DEEP HOLES AND GROOVES IN FLOORING. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE FLOOR THROUGHOUT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE MOP SINK

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

ALL HOLES IN WALLS OF THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.

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

LEAK AT THE HOT HANDLE OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK.LEAK UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO BUS PAN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, INCLUDING BAR SINK. MISSING DRAINAGE LINES FOR WASTE WATER ON TWO BAR SODA GUN DISPENSERS. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN LINES TO FLOOR DRAIN.

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

MUST NOT STORE EMPLOYEES BICYCLES IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD/PREP AREAS.

JUL 15
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: IN THE WALK IN COOLER-15 POUNDS OF CHICKEN AT 50.1F, 5 POUNDS OF MACARONI AND CHEESE AT 47.1F, 30 POUNDS OF CHILI AT 46.9F, AND 20 POUNDS OF SOUP AT 47.1F. IN THE 1ST FLOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER-3 POUNDS OF MAC AND CHEESE BITES AT 45.1F AND 3 POUNDS OF CHORIZO AT 47.6F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES HANDWASHING DISHES IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SANITIZING AND WITHOUT SANITIZING COMPARTMENT FILLED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT HANDWASHING DISHES MUST BE DONE WITH THREE COMPARTMENTS FILLED GOING FROM WASH TO RINSE TO SANITIZE WITH AN APPROVED SANITIZER AT THE PROPER CONCENTRATION. FACILITY CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED-CHICKEN, MAC AND CHEESE, SOUP, ETC. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND OR SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).

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

OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE SODA MACHINE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS.

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND TO MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD ALL LIGHTING AND TO REPLACE AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT BEHIND THE FOOD WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNESSSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING METHODS.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. INFORMATION GIVEN.

JUN 12
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE SODA MACHINE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS.

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND TO MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD ALL LIGHTING AND TO REPLACE AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT BEHIND THE FOOD WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNESSSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING METHODS.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. INFORMATION GIVEN.

JUN 5
2015
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE WALK IN COOLER: FOUND 10.5 POUNDS OF MACARONI AND CHEESE AT 47.7F, 35 POUNDS OF CHILI AT 47.6F, 5 POUNDS OF CHORIZO AT 47.3F, 80 POUNDS OF CHICKEN AT 54.2F, 20 POUNDS OF GROUND BEEF AT 48.2F, 35 POUNDS OF SOUP AT 44.1F. OPERATOR DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

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

OBSERVED A BLACK, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILT UP ON THE INTERIOR PORTIONS OF THE REAR ICE MACHINE. FACILITY CLEANED AND SANITIZED ALL PORTIONS OF ICE MACHINE DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE LID OF THE OUTDOOR WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID BENT AND DAMAGED MAKING IT UNABLE TO CLOSE FULLY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE SODA MACHINE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS.

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND TO MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD ALL LIGHTING AND TO REPLACE AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT BEHIND THE FOOD WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNESSSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING METHODS.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. INFORMATION GIVEN.

NOV 5
2014
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 29
2014
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND CHILI AT 69.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD APPROXIMATELY 25LBS VALUE $50.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL OBSERVED INSIDE PREMISE. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT ON THE EAST SIDE OF BUSINESS WHERE DRY STORAGE GOODS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

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

RUSTY FOOD STORGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLS AT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO KEEP EVERYTHING AWAY FROM WALLS TO MONITOR FOR RODENT ACTIVITY. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR AREA BY ICE MACHINE IN THE FIRST FLOOR.

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

BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA IN FIRST FLOOR. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT ABOVE PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE/MAINTAIN

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

EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW AND HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

FEB 6
2014
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REPAIR CRACK FLOOR IN FRONT SELLING AREA AND KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT MUST REPLACE.

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

DETAIL CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

JAN 30
2014
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. FOUND OVER 40 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN BASEMENT WEST SIDE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

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

MUST REPAIR CRACK FLOOR IN FRONT SELLING AREA AND KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT MUST REPLACE.

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

DETAIL CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOUND ICE SCOOPS STORED 0N TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

MAR 25
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.(HANDLES HAMBURGERS, SANDWICHES,ETC.)

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLS AT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO KEEP EVERYTHING AWAY FROM WALLS TO MONITOR FOR RODENT ACTIVITY.

MAR 14
2013
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND EVIDENCE OF RATS AT PREMISES. FOUND ABOUT 15 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT BASEMENT. ALSO, FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED ON BOTTOM. (ABOUT 1/4 INCH GAP) CITATION ISSUED.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT THROUGHOUT.

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

FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(BOXES,CLOTHES,ETC.)BASEMENT NEED CLEANING AND ORDER.

JUN 7
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT 46.9F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 43.8F, COOKED PASTA AT 44.0F, CHILI AT 43,8F, TACO MEAT AT 43.1F, HAM AT 43.7F, CREAM CHEESE AT 43.7F, CHEDDAR CHEESE AT 43.8F, BLUE CHEESE AT 44.7, RAW GROUND BEEF AT 44.6F, CHORIZO AT 44.9F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 45.3F, WHIPPING CREAM AT 43.1F, SOUR CREAM AT 45.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 757# OF FOOD WORTH $1566. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT BACKING UP WITH WASTE WATER WHEN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT IS RUNNING. EXPOSED HANDSINK TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. DO NOT PREP FOOD IN THE BASEMENT UNTIL THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE HANDSINK. FLOOR DRAIN WAS RODDED BY A PLUMBER AND THE VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED UPON MY RETURN TO FINISH THE REPORT ON 6/8/12. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WAS REMOVED FROM THE HANDSINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE UNIT. DO NOT USE UNTIL HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE UNIT. THE UNIT WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED UPON MY RETURN ON 6/8/12 TO FINISH THE REPORT. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WAS REMOVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE COOLERS.

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

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER DOORS. MUST ANCHOR THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO THE WALL.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE SHELVING UNIT ABOVE THE PREP COOLER AND THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE PIZZA PREP COOLER.

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

MUST INSTALL BASEBOARD AROUND THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR AREA OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

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

MUST REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

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

MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR.

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

REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM FLOORS AND OFFICE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.

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