CHEESIE'S PUB & GRUB.

Chicago Health Dept

1365 N MILWAUKEE AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

14 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Dec 2023.

Last inspected Dec 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 28

2023

PASS 7 violations

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION IN THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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 14

2022

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALL BEHIND THE BAR.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 12

2022

FAIL 9 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Other

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 2

2022

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 28

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER AT FRONT CHECKOUT COUNTER USED TO STORE SOFT DRINKS AND MILK. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REPEAT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED. SEE VIOLATION #59.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE CRACK IN CEILING OF MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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 21

2020

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER AT FRONT CHECKOUT COUNTER USED TO STORE SOFT DRINKS AND MILK. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE CRACK IN CEILING OF MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STANDING, DARK COLORED LIQUID ON FLOOR IN LIQUOR AND FOUL ODOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 8

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 18 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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).

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SMALL LEAK ON DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING AND AROUND PIPES ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING ON BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

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 3

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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 23

2017

FAIL 7 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 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

Serious Documentation & Training

* 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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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 14

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Serious Other

* 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 30

2016

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Serious Documentation & Training

* 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)

Serious Documentation & Training

* 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)

Minor Sanitation

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 22

2016

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

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)

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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

Serious Documentation & Training

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

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETERS IS NEEDED INSIDE THE COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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 16

2015

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 10

2015

FAIL 8 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

ALL REFRIGERATION MUST BE ON AND AVAILABLE FOR TESTING.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Serious Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

HANDSINK MUST BE ACCESIBLE TO FOOD PREP LINE OR ADDITIONAL HANDSINK ADDED. MUST CORRECT.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CORRECT

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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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