CHICAGO CHOP SHOP LLC.

Chicago Health Dept

2033-2035 W NORTH AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Dec 2025).

21 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Dec 2025 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 10

2025

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDSINK IN WALK-IN COOLER BUTCHER AREA MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDLE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN WALK-IN COOLER BUTCHER AREA, NO HOT WATER AT HANDSINKS IN BOTH MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE: HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100°F.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED: THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE IS NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY SANITIZED AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Documentation & Training

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS; FACILITY IN (ROP) REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGING OF COOKED MEAT, ETC. IN PREP KITCHEN AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. TAG UNIT AND 350 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING VARIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR MODIFIED (ROP) PACKAGING PERFORMED IN FACILITY.NO HACCP ON SITE NO DOCUMENTATION FOR PROCEDURE PERFORMED IN FACILITY. INFORMED FACILITY OF REQUIREMENTS MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH #29.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO BARRIER BETWEEN COUNTER SPACE AND CHAFING DISHES SET UP FOR BUFFET AT BAR TO PROTECT FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER MOVABLE SNEEZE GUARDS TO PROTECT FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 20

2024

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 20

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT WITH NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON THE PREMISES AND VACUUM PACKAGED FOOD (SAUSAGE, FISH, CHEESE, BEEF AND CHICKEN) STORED IN THE DELI PREP COOLER AND FREEZER, WALK-IN COOLER AND BASEMENT FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A HACCP PLAN APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT TO VACUUM PACKAGE FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

NO VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR A SPECIAL PROCESS TO VACUUM PACKAGE MEATS OR OTHER FOODS ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN FROM CDPH TO VACUUM PACKAGE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 ABOVE FOR CITATION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE LITTER ON THE FLOOR OF THE WOMEN'S 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM. CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR.

OCT 6

2022

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 29

2022

FAIL 1 violation

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOOD ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS WITH AN ASTERISK TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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MAR 18

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE AT THE MAIN BAR AND 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIR THE BROKEN FRP BOARD AT THE CORNER OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.

JAN 20

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN THE DELI PREP AREA WITH NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A HACCP PLAN APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT TO VACUUM PACKAGE FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, MICROWAVE, GRILL AND 1 DOOR FREEZER IN THE DELI PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

REPLACE THE BROKEN AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FROM THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS FOR EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING AS REUIQRED PER OSHA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 27

2021

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 20

2021

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS, ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREAS REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG PREP AREA/DISHWASH AREA ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD MANAGERS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

Minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2345536 DATED 0N 11/13/19 NOT CORRECTED-#38 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AN APPX. '1/2-3/4' GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

NOV 13

2019

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AN APPX. ''1/2-3/4'' GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR,2ND FL PATIONDOOR. MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED FLOORING IN MAIN PREP AREA.

OCT 25

2019

FAIL 21 violations 7 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Food Storage & Handling

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO VALID FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED SUCH AS HAMBURGERS,MARINARA SAUCE,ETC.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012).CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:00 P.M. WITH CERTIFICATE.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY A MALE FOOD HANDLER REMOVING A TOASTED BUN FROM GRILL WITH BARE HANDS AND PROCEEDED TO ADD TOPPINGS.INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD BUN.ALSO. BARTENDER CUTTING AND GARNISHING DRINK WITH READY TO EAT (LEMONS AND LIMES) MUST PROVIDE TONGS,GLOVES OR UTENSILS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)

Critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED NO DATES FOR WHEN LAST USED SHELLFISH ON 90- DAY SHELL FISH TAGS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENUS OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED APPX.28LBS.OF FROZEN TCS FOODS (GROUND CHICKEN AND SALMON) PACKAGED BY REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING(ROP) EQUIPMENT INSIDE OF CHEST FREEZER.ALSO. OBSERVED A ROP MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT MOP SINK/FIRE PUMP ROOM COVERED WITH A PLASTIC BLACK GARBAGE BAG.PREMISES DOESN'T HAVE AN APPOVED HACCP PLAN FOR ROP.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN BEFORE USING ROP METHOD ON THE PREMISES.APPX.28LBS.$140.HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON FROZEN FOOD AND PLACED BACK INTO CHEST FREEZER AND ON VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED TCS FOODS (SALMON AND GROUND CHICKEN)INSIDE OF CHEST FREEZER WITHOUT A CDPH APPROVED VARIANCE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A HACCP PLAN AND VARIANCE MUST BE APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE FOODS CAN BE PACKAGED WITH ROP METHODS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 SEE VIOLATION # 29 FOR CITATION)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,CEILINGS AND FLYING AROUND PREMISES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,1ST & 2ND FL. BAR AREAS,1ST & 2ND FL. HAND WASHING AREAS OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS AND INSIDE OF ALL TOILET ROOMS,NEXT TO ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/25/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR,2ND FL. PATIO DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Employee Hygiene

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

INSTRUCTED PIC THAT CROSS CONTAMINATION CAN OCCUR WITH OUT PROPER USE OF GLOVES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES AT BUTCHER AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP IN MAIN PREP AREA & DELI AREA.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,STOVES AND OVENS,DISH RACKS,SHELVING UNITS AND CABINETS IN ALL PREP AREAS,FAN GUARD COVERS IN BEER & FOOD WALK IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT,INTERIOR PANELS OF BOTH ICE MACHINES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT 1- COMP SINK IN PREP WALK IN COOLER,TOILET IN POOR REPAIR IN STAFF 1ST FL. TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN DISH WASHING AND PREP AREA,HOLE IN WALL AT BOTTOM OF BASEMENT STAIRWELL,MISSING ACCESS PANEL IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE ACCESS GREAT STUFF AROUND PIPING AND FLOOR UNDER 3- COMP IN FRONT BAR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILING IN ALL PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR ING MAIN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT FIRE PUMP/MOP SINK AREA,1ST FL. REAR STORAGE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS AND BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.

JUL 20

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

- FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

- FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

- OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

- OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING/HANDLING FOOD AND/OR WHILE IN FOOD CONTACT AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

- FOUND FOOD UTENSILS STORED IN WATER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE IN FOOD OR IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY MANNER AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED THE WALL IN THE KITCHEN NEAR THE DISH MACHINE AND THE FLOOR UNDER THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT TO BE DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 12

2018

FAIL 9 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Critical Other

FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

- FOUND 2LBS OF VACUUM PACKAGED DUCK BREAST PASTRAMI IN THE WALK IN COOLER FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE- FACILITY CAN NOT VERIFY SOURCE OR SUPPLIER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL FOOD SHALL BE OBTAINED FROM SOURCES THAT COMPLY WITH LAW. OPERATOR DISCARDED SAID FOOD WITH A STATED VALUE OF $25. PRIORITY CITATION 7-38-005.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

- FOUND THE BAR DISH MACHINE NEAR THE EVENT SPACE TO NOT BE SANITIZING CORRECTLY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADJACENT DISH MACHINE FUNCTIONING AND SAID DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

- OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

- FOUND FLYING INSECTS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT: 25 IN BASEMENT, 30 AT BAR AREA, AND 10 NEAR SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-38-020(A).

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

- OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING/HANDLING FOOD AND/OR WHILE IN FOOD CONTACT AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

- FOUND FOOD UTENSILS STORED IN WATER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE IN FOOD OR IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY MANNER AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED THE WALL IN THE KITCHEN NEAR THE DISH MACHINE AND THE FLOOR UNDER THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT TO BE DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 6

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR MEAT COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN ON 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION

SEP 25

2017

FAIL 5 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

OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR MEAT COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN ON 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

JUN 22

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Found the following hand washing sinks in facility not properly maintained: Front bar hand sink without paper towels; rear bar hand sink without paper towels; and hand sink inside walk in/meat cutting area without soap or paper towels. Operator provided soap and paper towels to all handsinks during inspection. Instructed all hand sinks must be maintain (with hot/cold water, soap and paper towels) at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

Found meats stored on wooden boards inside display case (butcher's wooden boards come pre-treated). Instructed to replace those boards which have become raw (from cleaning and use) or ones that have become heavily soiled, or have deep cracks in them.

Minor Sanitation

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

Found dirt and dust build up on the upper interior of ice machine. Instructed to detail clean. Found debris build up on corners of dish machine. Instructed to detail clean. Must maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Found debris build up floor drain covers in dish area and in basement near ice machine. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

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

Found soiled walls behind ice machine. Instructed to detail clean area and maintain.

OCT 1

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE DOORS AT THE FRONT BAR BEER COOLERS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS INSIDE ICE BINS IN 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

SEP 24

2015

FAIL 3 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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE FRUIT FLIES INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON NORTH SIDE OF BASEMENT ON WALLS, CEILING AND PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE DOORS AT THE FRONT BAR BEER COOLERS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS INSIDE ICE BEIN IN 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

AUG 14

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE KNIVES AND KNIF RACK, MEAT PROCESSING EQUIPMENT IN THE MEAT PREP AREAS. ALSO CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHEVLES OF THE DISPLAY COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE MEAT PREP COOLER AND IN THE BASEMENT BEER COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO FLOOR DRAIN NEEDS CLEANING UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHER IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE WALL BASE COVING LOOSE BEHIND THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST MAINTAIN AND PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS.

OCT 2

2013

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 26

2013

FAIL 8 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

SOME REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS NOT MAINTAINING COOLER TEMPS 40'F AND BELOW,

Critical Food Temperature

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

LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING ON FINAL RINSE CYCLE, NOT REACTING TO LOW TEMP SANITIZING STRIPES,

Critical Facility Condition

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE SODA GUN FROM IN FRONT OF EXPOSED HAND SINK FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA, SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE, MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER AT HAND SINKS IN CUSTOMERS BATHROOM HAND SINKS,

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT FIRST FLOOR FRONT COUNTER DISPLAY, FIRST FLOOR BAR AND 2ND FLOOR BAR AREAS, ALL AREAS MUST RESTRICT CUSTOMER ENTRY,

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 DOOR BY EVENT SPACE NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS,

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE MORE LIGHT BEHIND FIRST FLOOR MEAT MARKET COUNTER DISPLAY AREA, MORE LIGHT NEEDED BY FIRST FLOOR BATHROOMS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED ON LIGHTS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAK AT 2ND FLOOR DISH MACHINE,

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS,

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