DEC 28
2023
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CHEESIE'S PUB & GRUB.
BEAT. 23/100
1365 N MILWAUKEE AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 28, 2023 · passed
Failed 7 of 14 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
4 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
81
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Dec 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF PINK CALCIUM RESIDUE ON THE LEFT CORNER OF ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING FOR ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM OF THREE DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST ICE ACCUMULATION AND DETAIL CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THREE DOOR DREEZER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION IN THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEFORST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NON-FUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN THE UPSTAIRS AND BASEMENT AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS OR EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED OR NECCESSARY TO THE DAILY OPERATION OF FACILITY.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LOW LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 142022PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 14
2022
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE TOP AND INTERIOR SIDES OF THE DISH MACHINE AND MICROWAVE, RUBBER MATS BEHIND THE BAR, AND THE STAINLESS STEEL DRINK WELLS BEHIND THE BAR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALL BEHIND THE BAR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
DEC 122022FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
DEC 12
2022
FAILED
9 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 THE 3 DOOR FREEZER HAS EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE OF THE DOORS. MUST COVER WITH A CLEANABLE SURFACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE TOP AND INTERIOR SIDES OF THE DISH MACHINE AND MICROWAVE, RUBBER MATS BEHIND THE BAR, AND THE STAINLESS STEEL DRINK WELLS BEHIND THE BAR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 REPAIR THE WALL OF THE DISH WASHING AREA BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE WALL OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2567921 ON 12/2/22 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, BAR AND OUTSIDE OF THE WASHROOMS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
8-304.11(A) THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 12/2/22 WAS NOT POSTED IN VIEW OF THE PUBLIC. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 22022FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 2
2022
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROX. 15 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, BAR AND OUTSIDE OF THE WASHROOMS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST PAINT OR SEAL THE RAW WOOD 2"X4"S ON THE WALL OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPAIR THE WALL OF THE DISH WASHING AREA BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE WALL OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
SEP 282020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 28
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER AT FRONT CHECKOUT COUNTER USED TO STORE SOFT DRINKS AND MILK. MUST PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
REPEAT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED. SEE VIOLATION #59.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LARGE CRACK IN CEILING OF MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED REPEAT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2401425 ON 9/21/2020 NOT CORRECTED: "OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL, BLACK INSECTS IN BASEMENT IN DISH WASHING AREA, KEG AND COMPRESSOR AREA, AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED." VIOLATION CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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SEP 212020FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 21
2020
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER AT FRONT CHECKOUT COUNTER USED TO STORE SOFT DRINKS AND MILK. MUST PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL, BLACK INSECTS IN BASEMENT IN DISH WASHING AREA, KEG AND COMPRESSOR AREA, AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LARGE CRACK IN CEILING OF MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STANDING, DARK COLORED LIQUID ON FLOOR IN LIQUOR AND FOUL ODOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 82019PASS W/ CONDITIONS18 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
18 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS MASKS, GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PROVIDE SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SMALL LEAK ON DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT BAR AREA NEAR TO ENTRANCE TO BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ESPECIALLY BEHIND WALK-IN COOLER AND WIC FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON BASEMENT BEHIND WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING AND AROUND PIPES ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING ON BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUL 32017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 3
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD VENT, LOWER COMPARTMENT FRYERS, AND GASKETS OF THE REACH-IN COOLERS ON THE CHEESIE SIDE OF THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP, DUST BUILDUP, ETC.
JUN 232017FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 23
2017
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT AROUND THE DRY STORAGE AREAS AND SURROUNDING THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES NEAR THE DISHMACHINE 1ST FLOOR, AND OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WHISKEY BUSINESS SIDE OF THE KITCHEN ON THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ONSITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS I.E. BEEF, MACARONI AND CHEESE, HAM, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ONSITE WITH THE CERTIFICATE CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE SYRUP BUILDUP, GRIME, ETC.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD VENT, LOWER COMPARTMENT FRYERS, AND GASKETS OF THE REACH-IN COOLERS ON THE CHEESIE SIDE OF THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP, DUST BUILDUP, ETC.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED BROWN WATER STAINS ON THE WALL COMING FROM THE CEILING NEXT TO THE HOOD VENT ON THE CHEESIE SIDE OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST RE-ATTACH THE TRIM UNDER THE PREP SINK IN THE BASEMENT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ALONG THE FLOOR AND WALLS THROUGHTOUT ESTABLISHMENT.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ON THE CHEESIE SIDE OF THE KITCHEN PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAIN. ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD MUST WEAR A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 142016PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
OCT 14
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED,AND SERVED:CHICKEN HAM,SOUR CREAM ,SLICED TOMATOES,ETC. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)
AUG 302016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 30
2016
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/22/16 (REPORT #1950967): #16-WE OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPE ABOVE THE BAR ,INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE SAID PIPE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) #18- OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED: BOTTOM DOORS WITH GAPS OF 1/4 OF INCH TO 1" INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020. #19- OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH GREASE ON TOP THE UNIT AND DRIPPED ON GROUND,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WASTE OIL CONTAINER AND GROUND. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090. #16- ICE MACHINE TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. NOT TO USE UNTIL PROPERLY CLEANED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. #16- WASTE PIPE ABOVE THE BAR: ALL BEVERAGE PREPARATION AND SERVICE TO BE FROM KITCHEN AREAS. #18- EMPLOYEE WENT TO THE STORE TO BUY STRIP TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE DOOR. #19-EMPLOYEE CLEANED THE TOP OF OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE NOR A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED,AND SERVED:CHICKEN HAM,SOUR CREAM ,SLICED TOMATOES,ETC. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
PREVIOUS INPSECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 8-22-16,REPORT #1950967 NOT POSTED,INSTEAD POSTED BY THE LICENSES BEHIND THE BAR IS POSTED REPORT FROM 12-16-15,REPORT #1591770. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED. INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO COSTUMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B)
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EXCESS STANDING WATER IMMEDIATELY OUTSIDE THE REAR DOOR AND BY THE GARBAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER REPAIR CAUSE.
AUG 222016FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 22
2016
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
WE OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER REESERVOIR WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPE ABOVE THE BAR ,INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE SAID PIPE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 40 OR MORE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES: BAR,PREP AREA,DISH ROOM,BASEMENT PREP AREA, ALSO 5 HOUSE FLIES IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES,CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREA. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED:BOTTOM DOORS WITH GAPS OF 1/4 OF INCH TO 1" INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH GREASE ON TOP THE UNIT AND DRIPPED ON GROUND,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WASTE OIL CONTAINER AND GROUND. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE NOR A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED,AND SERVED:CHICKEN HAM,SOUR CREAM ,SLICED TOMATOES,ETC. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO FAUCET PROVIDED AT DUMP SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A FAUCET WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATERAT SAID SINK TO BE ABLE TO CLEAN
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETERS IS NEEDED INSIDE THE COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EXCESS STANDING WATER AT OUTSIDE T REAR DOOR BY THE GARBAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.
DEC 102015FAILED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 10
2015
FAILED
8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
ALL REFRIGERATION MUST BE ON AND AVAILABLE FOR TESTING.
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
BACKFLOW PREVENTOR NEEDED ON ICE MACHINE AND SODA DISPENSOR. MUST INSTALL.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
REAR KITCHEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. MUST SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS. GAP 1/2 INCH AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND CONTAINERS MUST BE CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
HANDSINK MUST BE ACCESIBLE TO FOOD PREP LINE OR ADDITIONAL HANDSINK ADDED. MUST CORRECT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CORRECT
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING. LEAK AT 1 COMP DISH AREA SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. SPLATTER AT 3 COMP BAR SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MOP SINK NEEDED. MUST INSTALL SEAL WASTE PIPE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES UNUSED EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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