CHEESIE'S PUB & GRUB/LOST REEF LOUNGE.

Chicago Health Dept

958-964 W BELMONT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

16 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Mar 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
VIOLATIONS
91
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 4
2026
PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
Critical Plumbing & Waste
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 2
2025
PASS 6 violations
Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Other
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DIRT AND TRASH DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDER DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE FROM DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Documentation & Training
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 4
2024
PASS 5 violations
Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE BOTH BASEMENT ICE MACHINES. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

CHEESIE'S PUB BASEMENT SIDE HANDWASH SINK PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON BOTH BASEMENT FLOORS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN BASEMENT FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 31
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations
Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP ON SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE.

Serious Food Temperature
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.

Minor Food Temperature
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Facility Condition
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.

Minor Documentation & Training
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 18
2023
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
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 5
2023
FAIL 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
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.

Serious Sanitation
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 19
2022
PASS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Other
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.

Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
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

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Pest Activity
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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
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.

Minor Sanitation
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 16
2021
PASS 5 violations
Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Documentation & Training
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 8
2021
FAIL 19 violations 5 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
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.

Critical Documentation & Training
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.

Critical Documentation & Training
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.

Critical Other
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.

Critical Employee Hygiene
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.

Serious Chemical Safety
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.

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

CLEAN STORED MIXING BOWLS IN THE WEST SIDE KITCHEN MUST BE INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Food Temperature
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK UNDER THE WEST KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO A BUCKET. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other
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 21
2020
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AROUND WASHROOMS AT 958 W BELMONT SIDE. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 13
2020
FAIL 4 violations
Serious Sanitation
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.

Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

SOME REACH IN COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AROUND WASHROOMS AT 958 W BELMONT SIDE. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING/DAMAGED ABOVE DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS.

MAR 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
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

Critical Sanitation
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 12
2019
FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
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

Critical Sanitation
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

Serious Food Temperature
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.

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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. -

Minor Sanitation
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 -

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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

Minor Sanitation
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 7
2019
FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
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

Critical Sanitation
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

Serious Food Temperature
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.

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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

Minor Sanitation
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

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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

Minor Sanitation
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 28
2019
FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
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

Critical Sanitation
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

Critical Employee Hygiene
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).

Serious Food Temperature
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.

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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

Minor Sanitation
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).

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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

MAR 13
2018
PASS · 0 violations

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