MAR 4
2026
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CHEESIE'S PUB & GRUB/LOST REEF LOUNGE.
YOUR CALL. 61/100
958-964 W BELMONT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 4, 2026 · passed
8 of 16 inspections passed, 6 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 16 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
91
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Mar 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED CONDENSATE DRAINAGE WATER LINE AC UNIT DISCHARGING INTO 1 COMP SINK IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DRAIN CONDENSATE DRAINAGE WATER FROM POINT OF DISCHARGE TO DISPOSAL, SUCH AS TO A FLOOR DRAIN OR OTHER FLOOR-MOUNTED PLUMBING FIXTURE, ACCORDING TO THE LAW AND MAINTAIN.
APR 22025PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
APR 2
2025
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AND REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACES BY REFINISHING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DIRT AND TRASH DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDER DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE FROM DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED UNUSED EQUIPMENT (FRYER) IN KITCHEN AND LARGE FRYER STORED OUTSIDE OF FACILITY NEAR BEER KEGS AND CRATES, ALSO NOTED UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AND OTHER UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN "RAINBOW UNICORN" BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS. ALL KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BLACK DUCT TAPE ON COVERING HOLE IN CEILING TILE AND OPEN HOLE IN FLOOR NEAR REAR MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CEILING TILE AND PROVIDE PROPER COVER FOR HOLE IN FLOOR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 42024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 4
2024
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE BOTH BASEMENT ICE MACHINES. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
CHEESIE'S PUB BASEMENT SIDE HANDWASH SINK PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON BOTH BASEMENT FLOORS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN BASEMENT FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 312024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
JAN 31
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP ON SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE 3-DOOR PASTA COOLER- COOKED PASTA AT 48.4 F, CARMELIZED APPLES AT 48.5 F, AVOCADO SAUCE AT 48.4 F AND CHIPOTLE AIOLI AT 48.4 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 10 LBS, VALUED AT $100.00.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
3-DOOR PASTA REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 48.4 F. FOUND COOKED PASTA, AVOCADO SAUCE, ETC. HELD INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR COOLER, AMBINET AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED METAL ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS (X3) ABOVE BOTH PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS FOR BOTH PREP AREAS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED SOME FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
APR 182023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 18
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT, PIPES AND UNIT WITH EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP.REPAIR CAUSE.
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APR 52023FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 5
2023
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT, PIPES AND UNIT WITH EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP.REPAIR CAUSE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-19-22,REPORT#2562481 #16) 4-602.11(B-E): NOTED INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. #55)6-501.12: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, CRACKS ON THE FLOOR AND AROUND THE PREP TABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
AUG 192022PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 19
2022
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, CRACKS ON THE FLOOR AND AROUND THE PREP TABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES THROUGHOUT THE CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED MISSING LIGHTING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING WITH SHATTERPROOF BULBS OR PROTECTIVE SHIELDS FOR THE BULBS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
MAR 162021PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 16
2021
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-803.11- NOTED AN OPEN MESH BAG OF SOILED LINENS STORED ON THE OUTDOOR PATIO. MUST PROPERLY STORE SOILED LINENS IN A SEALED CONTAINER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13- EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.-----MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR OR FOR LINING FOR ALL EQUIPMENT. EQUIPMENT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-501.18- EXTREMELY DIRTY INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM BATHTUB. TUB NOTED WITH DRIED, ENCRUSTED WASTE WATER DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114- UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN, UNUSED DIRTY COFFEE POTS AND MICROWAVE OVEN IN THE EAST BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE WEST SIDE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. NEEDED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED.----- 6-201.11- EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS AT THE REAR MOP SINK AREA AND UNDER/AROUND THE UNUSED ICE MACHINE AT THE EAST SIDE KITCHEN.----POOLING LIQUID ON THE FLOOR OF THE BEER KEG WALK-IN COOLER.----DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE WEST KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.-----EXTREMELY DIRTY FLOOR WITH CAKED MUD ON THE FLOOR OF THE WEST KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MISSING WALL AT THE EASTSIDE KITCHEN REAR PREP. MUST REPLACE.----METAL FLOOR OF THE WEST KITCHEN REAR WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED BUCKLED WITH OPEN/BROKEN SEAM. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
MAR 82021FAILED19 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 8
2021
FAILED
19 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER ARRIVED ONE HOUR AND FIVE MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION BEGAN. REVIEWED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE OR AVAILABLE FOR FOR REVIEW FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
NOTED EMPLOYEES BEVERAGE ON THE COOKS LINE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PREPARATION FOR EMPLOYEES REFRESHMENTS.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND THE BAR WHERE CUSTOMERS WERE NOTED EATING AND DRINKING. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED MACARONI AND CHEESE, BEEF STOCK NOTED THROUGHOUT SEVERAL COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLERS WITHOUT AN EXPIRATION DATE. SOME FOODS NOTED WITH PREPARATION DATES ONLY AND OTHERS WITH NO DATE LABELING. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
NOTED AN OPEN MESH BAG OF SOILED LINENS STORED ON THE OUTDOOR PATIO. MUST PROPERLY STORE SOILED LINENS IN A SEALED CONTAINER.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
CLEAN STORED MIXING BOWLS IN THE WEST SIDE KITCHEN MUST BE INVERTED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
SMALL CUTTING BOARD NOTED AT THE HOT HOLDING SOUP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPED AND WITH DEEP CUT GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT COOLERS. FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE WASHABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.-----MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR OR FOR LINING FOR ALL EQUIPMENT. EQUIPMENT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK UNDER THE WEST KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO A BUCKET. MUST REPAIR.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
EXTREMELY DIRTY INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM BATHTUB. TUB NOTED WITH DRIED, ENCRUSTED WASTE WATER DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FOOD CONTAINERS, FOOD WASTE, BAGS OF GARBAGE ON THE GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE WASTE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL WASTE FROM THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN, UNUSED DIRTY COFFEE POTS AND MICROWAVE OVEN IN THE EAST BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE WEST SIDE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. NEEDED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS AT THE REAR MOP SINK AREA AND UNDER/AROUND THE UNUSED ICE MACHINE AT THE EAST SIDE KITCHEN.----POOLING LIQUID ON THE FLOOR OF THE BEER KEG WALK-IN COOLER.----DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE WEST KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.-----EXTREMELY DIRTY FLOOR WITH CAKED MUD ON THE FLOOR OF THE WEST KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MISSING WALL AT THE EASTSIDE KITCHEN REAR PREP. MUST REPLACE.----METAL FLOOR OF THE WEST KITCHEN REAR WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED BUCKLED WITH OPEN/BROKEN SEAM. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES (COOKS) IN THE KITCHEN NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS PROPERLY. EMPLOYEES WERE NOTED WEARING THEIR MASKS UNDER THEIR NOSE, EXPOSING THEIR NOSES. EMPLOYEES MUST PROPERLY WEAR FACE COVERINGS COVERING BOTH THEIR NOSE AND MOUTH. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060.
JAN 212020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 21
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AROUND WASHROOMS AT 958 W BELMONT SIDE. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 132020FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 13
2020
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE (964 W BELMONT SIDE) DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SAID ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
SOME REACH IN COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AROUND WASHROOMS AT 958 W BELMONT SIDE. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING/DAMAGED ABOVE DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS.
MAR 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
MAR 122019FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 12
2019
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF CHEST WALK IN COOLER AT THE PIZZA SIDE PREP AREA KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AT THE PIZZA FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE. -
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED LID COVER OF CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA BROKEN IN PARTS AND HELD TOGETHER WITH SCOTCH TAPES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE -
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BY THE ICE MACHINE AREA/UTILITY SINK AT THE FIRST FLOOR. -WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS AT THE SAME AREA. -CRACKS ON THE WALLS AND MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS AT THE CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/ DISH WASHING AREA/FOOD STORAGE INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING, WALLS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
NOTED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #54 (RULE #5-501.110) FROM 2/28/2019 INSPECTION (REPORT: #2268739) NOT CORRECTED:-STILL NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. STILL INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDINGS. REPLACE CONTAINER IF IT CAN NO LONGER BE CLEANED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090.
MAR 72019FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 7
2019
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF CHEST WALK IN COOLER AT THE PIZZA SIDE PREP AREA KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED LID COVER OF CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA BROKEN IN PARTS AND HELD TOGETHER WITH SCOTCH TAPES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AT THE PIZZA FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BY THE ICE MACHINE AREA/UTILITY SINK AT THE FIRST FLOOR. -WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS AT THE SAME AREA. -CRACKS ON THE WALLS AND MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS AT THE CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/ DISH WASHING AREA/FOOD STORAGE INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING, WALLS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
NOTED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #54 (RULE #5-501.110) FROM 2/28/2019 INSPECTION (REPORT: #2268739) NOT CORRECTED:-STILL NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. STILL INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090.
FEB 282019FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 28
2019
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-205.11. NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA OF THE BASEMENT PREP IN POOR REPAIRS WITH WATER POURING FROM THE U-JOINT PIPING ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C).
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF CHEST WALK IN COOLER AT THE PIZZA SIDE PREP AREA KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AT THE PIZZA FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED LID COVER OF CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA BROKEN IN PARTS AND HELD TOGETHER WITH SCOTCH TAPES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BY THE ICE MACHINE AREA/UTILITY SINK AT THE FIRST FLOOR. -WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS AT THE SAME AREA. -CRACKS ON THE WALLS AND MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS AT THE CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/ DISH WASHING AREA/FOOD STORAGE INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING, WALLS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS
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