CHICAGO CUT STEAKHOUSE.

Chicago Health Dept

300 N LA SALLE ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

24 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2023.

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

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

100

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 27

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES IN KITCHEN AND RESTROOM. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINER STORED INSIDE HANDSINK IN DISH AREA MAKING IT INACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. FACILITY MUST ENSURE HAND SINK IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE RELOCATED ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD IS NOT RECORDED ON ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS THAT WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST RECORD THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD. FACILITY MANAGER WENT THROUGH ALL INVOICE RECEIPTS IN HOUSE TO VERIFY WHEN LAST SHELLSTOCK ITEMS WERE SOLD PER TAG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES SLIGHTLY SOILED. FACILITY MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

HOT WATER RINSE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS LESS THAN 180F AND IS MEASURED AT 156.3F. FACILITY MUST REPAIR UNIT SO THAT HOT RINSE IS MAINTAINED BETWEEN 180-194F. ECO LAB ARRIVED ON SITE AND MADE AN ADJUSTMENT. MACHINE IS NOW READING 180F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED UNAUTHRORIZED PERSON (NON-EMPLOYEE) WALK THROUGH MAIN KITCHEN SPACE. DISCUSSED WITH CHEF AND MANAGER THAT PERSONS UNNECESSARY TO THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT ARE NOT ALLOWED IN FOOD PREPARATION, FOOD STORAGE, OR WAREWASHING AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PREPLINE UNTIS NEAR DESSERT STATION. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON FLOOR IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL ITEMS ARE PLACES 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MOSCOW MULE DRINKS IS BEING SERVED IN COPPER MUGS (INTERIOR OF THE MUG IS COOPER LINED). COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS SUCH AS BRASS MAY NOT BE USED IN CONTACT WITH A FOOD/DRINK PRODCUTS THAT HAS A PH BELOW 6 SUCH AS VINEGAR, FRUIT JUICE, OR WINE. MANAGER DISCARDED COPPER MUGS ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN SINK FIXTURES ADJACENT TO WALL. FACILITY MUST RE-SEAL/CAULK ALL SINK FIXTURES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EMPLOYEE DRINKS/PERSONAL ITEMS FOUND ON PREP SURFACES AND DRY STORAGE FOOD AREAS. AREAS DESIGNATED FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT, DRINK, AND USE TOBACCO SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT FOOD, EQUIPMENT, LINENS, AND SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES ARE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CURRENT CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICAITON PRESENT ON SITE. ALL PENDING/CURRENT CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

NOV 3

2022

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN MEAT PREP ROOM COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED ONE TOILET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE FAMILY TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

JUN 21

2021

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN SERVER/WAITER STATION, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING BUCKETS BETWEEN USES, TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN MEAT ROOM HEAVILY COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN CUTTING BLADE ON MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA, OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF THE 2-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR THE LOOSE FAUCET ON THE HAND SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, ALSO THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP SINK IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN KITCHEN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

NOV 3

2020

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

LOOSE NECK FOR HAND SINK FAUCET AT BUTCHER'S ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

UTENSIL USE SUCH AS SPOONS AND SPATULAS STORED IN STAGNANT WATER AT COOK LINE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A SANITARY RUNNING WATER CONTAINER..

Minor Sanitation

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

FACILITY USING NON-FOOD GRADE UTENSIL WITH ROUGH EDGES IN PORTIONING AT SALAD STATION, INSTRUCTED USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.

JUN 10

2020

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL INGREDIENTS WITH THE COMMON NAME.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED A BEVERAGE SERVICE STATION LOCATED ON PATIO NEAR LASALLE STREET ENTRANCE UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN MEAT ROOM HEAVILY COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A WALL MOUNTED POTATO SLICER IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA COVERED IN FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED IN MEAT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON THE CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN.

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AUG 29

2019

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DOUBLE DOOR COOLER AT MAIN PREP LINE NOT CLOSING TIGHTLY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

JUL 15

2019

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

CLEAR LIQUID LARGE SQUEEZE BOTTLE NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

KEEPING KNIVES AND SPOONS IN-USE IN A SANITIZED WATER. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER OR SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

DOUBLE DOOR COOLER AT MAIN PREP LINE NOT CLOSING TIGHTLY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

JUL 6

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN PROPER DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETED TRAINING ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE POLICY AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN UP MATERIALS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO REMINDER STATEMENT OR DISCLOSURE FOR MENU ITEMS THAT WILL BE SERVED RAW OR COOKED TO ORDER (STEAKS,OYSTERS, TUNA, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED MAJORITY OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON FILE TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 5

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BAR DISH MACHINE NOT PROVIDING ADEQUATE CHLORINE SANITIZER DURING FINAL RINSE. TEST STRIPS SHOWED CONCENTRATION AT 0 PPM CHLORINE. MACHINE WAS IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, WITH A RACK OF WASHED, WARM AND WET DISHES INSIDE. INSTRUCTED THAT DISH MACHINE MUST BE REPAIRED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE CHLORINE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE ALTERNATE DISH MACHINE/3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE BARWARE UNTIL REPAIRED. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REINSPECTED THE MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED MAJORITY OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON FILE TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MAR 2

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE TOP OF THE HOBART MIXING MACHINE COVERED IN DUCT TAPE. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS MEANS TO REPAIR FOOD EQUIPMENT. MUST MAINTAIN ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURES IN 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER SHIELDS AND END CAPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED MOPS AND BROOMS STORED ON FLOOR IN MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOPS AND BROOMS INVERTED, OR 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED MULTIPLE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON FILE. MUST REMOVE CERTIFICATES OF EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NO LONGER EMPLOYED AT THIS LOCATION AND RE-CERTIFY ANY STAFF THAT HAVE LAPSED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 17

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES STORED IN ROOM OFF OF KITCHEN WITH WALLS AND CEILING IN DISREPAIR. MUST RESTORE ALL WALLS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED CEILING TILE IN DISREPAIR. REPLACE CEILING TILE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD MISSING ABOVE MAIN COOKING LINE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILD. OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILDS NEEDED IN ROOM WITH VEGETABLE STORAGE OFF OF MAIN KITHCEN. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILD

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE WITH STOCK LIQUOR AND FOOD ITEMS ON FLOOR. STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKETS WHEN NOT IN USE.

MAY 16

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING RAW FISH, LOBSTER AND CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52.0F. REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS TAGGED. CRITCAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INCLUDING 3 LBS OF GROUPER AT 52.3F VALUED AT $115,4LBS OF LOBSTER TAILS AT 54.0F VALUED AT $261, 6 LBS OF SALMON AT 50.3F VALUED AT $384, 2 LBS OF DOVER SOLE VALUED AT $120 AT 53.5F, 1/2 LB OF TUNA AT 52.3 AT $42, 10LBS OF CHICKEN VALUED $500 ST 53.7F, 16 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 53.8F VALUED AT $368, 8LBS OF RIBS AT 52.9F VALUED AT $200. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE WITH STOCK LIQUOR AND FOOD ITEMS ON FLOOR. STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKETS WHEN NOT IN USE.

JAN 7

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

BAR GLASS MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER GLASS MACHINE MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP BEHIND MEAT PREP WALK IN COOLER FAN CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN BACK OF MEAT WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PEELING CUALK BEHIND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RECAULK BETWEEN 3-COMAPARTMENT AND WALL.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

2ND FLOOR CHEMICAL ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.

AUG 21

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Storage & Handling

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

FOUND ONE BOWL WITH RAW OYSTER WITHOUT TAG INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER FOR MEAT/SHELLFISH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL SHELLFISH MUST HAVE A TAG ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER DURING STORAGE/DISPLAY INSIDE THE COOLER. TAG MUST BE SAVED FOR THE NEXT 90 DAYS AFTER ALL SHELLFSIH HAS BEEN CONSUMED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $144.00, TOTAL 4 LBS.

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND FILET MIGNON AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE COOK LINE. TEMPERATURE OF FILET MIGNON AT 44.5F TO 46.0F. TOTAL 39 LBS. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT TOTAL 39 LBS. WORTH $2,00.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE COOK LINE AND AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE SAME AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES. MUST PROVIDE REPLACE FLOOR DRAIN COVER BEHIND THE BAR .

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

APR 28

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

FOUND NO HAND SOAP ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. (ESTABLISHSMENT HAS BEEN OPEN FOR BUSINESS SINCE 7:00AM). INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST HAVE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL ALL THE TIMES. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. MANAGER/OWNER ASKED HIS EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP ON THE HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND THREE EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND PREP AND COOK LINE,(CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE)AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL OR PROVIDE LID FOR THE BIG ICE BIN IN THE BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN ONE OF THE LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE(WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. WHEELS OF THE DEEP FRYER AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. GREASE ACCUMULATED ON THE PIPES INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER AND DOOR. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER ON THE 2ND FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

DUST BUILD-UP ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP BEHIND THE BAR MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

JUN 19

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

NOTED ASSORTED MULTI USE UTENSILS )PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC)ON SHELVES AT THE PREP AREAS AND AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL MULTI USE EQUIPMENT DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION AT THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN, AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND AT THE BAR WITH DIRT AND SLIM.

JUN 18

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER FOR DAIRY AND PRODUCE TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 50.2 AND 46.7F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE COOLER UNTIL PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW IS ATTAINED.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY FOR REPAIRS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-EGGS 47.8F,PATTIES 65.3F,CORN BEEF HARSH 44.4F,PUREED PEA 47.2F,DIANE SAUCE 48.1F, COLE SLAW 48.3F, BLUE CHEESE 47.8F,TRUFFLE POTATOES 46.8F, STUFF TOMATOES 48.9F,CHEESE 47.2F,HALF AND HALF MILK 44.7F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 352 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $1,215.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Serious Other

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

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED(SOUPS,SALADS,CHICKEN,BEEF ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THAT FOOD IS PREPARED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION AT THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN, AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND AT THE BAR WITH DIRT AND SLIM.

FEB 19

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY AT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND /OR REMOVE LINENS FROM THE FLOOR AT THE LINEN ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 27

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED A FEW PREPARED FOOD ITEMS IN REACH IN FREEZER NOT LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME AND DATE.

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED WATER SPILLS IN PREP AREA AND UNDER & AROUND DISH WASHER. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT PEST PROBLEMS.

SEP 28

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

SMALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED.

Minor Sanitation

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

ANY CRACKS OR GAPS BETWEEN THE BASEBOARD TILES & THE BAR COOLERS' LEDGES MUST BE SEALED, TO PREVENT DIRT OR DEBRIS FROM ACCUMULATING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A TOWEL BEING USED TO ELEVATE THE SMALL PIPES (UNDER THE DISHMACHINE), TO RUN TOWARDS THE DRAIN - MUST REMOVE & FIX.

JUL 10

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. ICE BIN LIDS AT BAR MUST BE PROVIDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

CONDENSERS OF SMALL COOLERS MUST BE FREE OF DUST. INTERIOR FLOOR OF BAR COOLER NEEDS CLEANING, DUE TO FOOD STAINS/SPILLS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

FLOORS IN DISHROOM MUST BE KEPT DRY, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE, & ANY STOCK/SUPPLIES/LINEN MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR.

JUN 8

2011

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR STAND UP FREEZER NEAR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND THE 2 DOOR FREEZER IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.

SEP 9

2010

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 27

2010

FAIL 0 violations

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