SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CHICAGO JOE'S.

BEAT. 18/100

2252-2256 W IRVING PARK RD · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 18, 2020 · passed with conditions

Failed 7 of 22 inspections. 22 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
22
10 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
136
includes 22 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Feb 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 18
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT BATHROOM AND AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED ASTERIK MISSING FROM FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (BURGERS & OYSTERES) AND MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AT BOTTOM OF MENU STATING, "THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED." PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA AND AT BAR. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED WINDOW BOARDED UP IN BASEMENT BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO LEAVE WINDOW OPEN OR INSTALL OPERABLE VENTILATION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/3/2019, REPORT #2311646. #58-Observed employee with City of Chicago Food Saniation Certificate without allergen training. Instructed to maintain a record of allergen training certificates on site. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 3
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Observed employee with City of Chicago Food Saniation Certificate without allergen training. Instructed to maintain a record of allergen training certificates on site.

AUG 26
2019
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Observed low temperature dish machine not maintained. Chlorine sanitizer at 0 PPM. Instructed to repair and maintain dish machine with chlorine sanitizer at a minimum of 50 PPM. Priority violation 7-38-025, citation issued.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Observed improper date marking on items in basement walk-in cooler. Instructed all refrigerated, TCS, Ready-to-eat foods prepared on site and held more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of creation and the date of disposal. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Observed menu without advisory and reminder statement for cooked to order hamburgers, steaks, and oysters. Instructed to add advisory and reminder statement for all appropriate items. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Observed 10 rat droppings under staircase in Northern part of basement near entrance to upstairs apartments. Instructed to remove droppings, clean, sanitize and maintain pest free facility. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued.

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

Observed a build up of calcium on outside surface of ice machine in basement. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Observed a build up of clutter underneath stairwell in Northern part of basement near entrance to apartments in rear. Instructed to remove and maintain.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Observed light not working in kitchen above grill line and in hood over grill. Instructed to repair and maintain working lights.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Observed employee with City of Chicago Food Saniation Certificate without allergen training. Instructed to maintain a record of allergen training certificates on site.

NOV 29
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11- INSTRUCTED TO POST A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ABOUT THE UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SERVE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12-ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABLED WITH COMMON NAME OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER.

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

4-201.11-TWO REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13- FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11-MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND WORN OUT PAINT ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST SEALED THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AND REPAIR FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 21
2018
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N)- NO EMPLOYEE EALTH POLICY PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11- NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17- ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11- INSTRUCTED TO POST A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ABOUT THE UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SERVE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12-ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABLED WITH COMMON NAME OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111-FOUND EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ON THE SIDES OF THE OLD NOT WORKING WALK IN COOLER BEING USED AS A STORAGE AREA, OVER 45 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND INFORM THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN AND HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14-WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

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

4-201.11-TWO REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

MINORChemical Safety
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.14-NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13- FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11-MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND WORN OUT PAINT ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST SEALED THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AND REPAIR FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-201.11- BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE EXHAUST HOOD IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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AUG 3
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, AND MAINTAIN POLICY ON-SITE. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING POLICY GO TO WWW.CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG/HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

CLEAN UP KIT NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE, PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE OUTSIDE OF THE HOOD VENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PF VIOLATION PA100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 13
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE OR USED BY DATE.

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

SPLASH GUARD NEEDED BETWEEN PREP SINK AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING ABOVE 2-COMPARTMNT SINK AND HOT LINE AREA IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

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

MUST RESEAL WOOD FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED FLOOR IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

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

OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING AROUND PIPES IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 3
2017
FAILED
13 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED UNCOOKED BEEF BURGERS WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 48.2F TO 52.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF FOOD WORTH $35 DOLLARS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORED. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINES OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN BASEMENT. ICE BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSSERVED OVER 45 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR SURROUNDING WATER HEATER TANK, INSIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE WINE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS BEHIND DISHWASHING AREA IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. OBSERVED REAR SIDE RECEIVING DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS SOUPS, RICE, CHILI, BURGES, HOT SAUCE ETC INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)

SERIOUSSanitation
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT(S) FOR THE SANITIZER USED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, DISHWASHER OR FOR THE WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE THE EQUIPMENT/SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT(S) AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-030.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE OR USED BY DATE.

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

SPLASH GUARD NEEDED BETWEEN PREP SINK AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING ABOVE 2-COMPARTMNT SINK AND HOT LINE AREA IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, RESEAL WOOD FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT AREA. OBSERVED FLOOR INKITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES. MUST REPAIR AND REPLACE. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING AROUND PIPES IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GRASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON WALLS BEHIND AND PIPES UNDERNEATH DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA WITH HOT/TEMPERED RUNNING WATER.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR SALAD COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT INSIDE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REMOVE CLUTER AN UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. ALSO OBSERVED ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 10
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ENCRUSTED ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE ALL PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

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

BASEMENT FLOOR WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP INSIDE STORAGE ROOM BY NORTH WALL ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN FLOOR/KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT.

JAN 5
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISHMACHINE, MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. MUST TEMPORARILLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ENCRUSTED ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE ALL PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

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

BASEMENT FLOOR WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP INSIDE STORAGE ROOM BY NORTH WALL ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN FLOOR/KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT.

JAN 5
2016
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED IN SHOPPING BAGS INSIDE BOTH FREEZERS. ALL FOODS MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE.

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

MUST CLEAN/REMOVE ICE FROST BUILD-UP IN THE FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AREA.

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

MUST SEAL OPENINGS AT THE FLOOR BASE AT THE CORNER OF THE LEFT HAND SIDE AT THE WALK-IN COOLER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES/HOLES AT FLOOR IN THE MEN'S RESTROON STALL. FOUND IN POOR REPAIR.

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

MUST REPAIR HOLE/OPENING AT WALL UNDER THE 2-COMP SINK AREA IN THE KITCHEN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A 3RD SINK STOPPER FOR THE BAR 3-COMP SINK AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR LEAKY SPRAYER AT THE 1-COMP SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE. ALSO REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 1-COMP SINK NEXT TO THE HOT HODLING STATION ON THE FAR RIGHT HAND SIDE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

IN THE KITCHEN AREA ON PREP TABLES FOUND VARIOUS WASH CLOTHS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST ALWAYS STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

OCT 16
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

OCT 8
2015
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN WATER BOILER ROOM ALSO OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN DECORATION/BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP ARE SHELVES, INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS/AROUND DOOR HINDGES AND DOOR CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/PREP AREA SHELVES.

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

FLOOR DRAIN COVERS MISSING AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE/DECORATION ROOM AND BASEMENT ROOM ADJACENT TO HOT WATER BOILER ROOM. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS FOR BOTH FLOOR DRAINS ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

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

PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVER MISSING (SIDE EXIT DOOR). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVER FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT BUS BOY STATION. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

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

BASEMENT DECORATION ROOM/STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

JUL 29
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE OR RESEAL ALL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE ALL COOLERS,

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

MUST CLEAN VENTS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT AREA,

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, RESEAL WOOD FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT AREA,

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

MUST REPAIR ALL WALL SURFACES IN BASEMENT AREA, IN THE SAUSAGE ROOM AND ANY OTHER AREA THAT NEEDS REPAIRED, WHERE WALL IS NOT COMPLETELY SEALED, CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS, FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA,

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND PROVIDE A EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA,

JUL 17
2014
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 10 FRUIT FLIES BY EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP, AND BASEMENT AREAS, OBSERVED 2 HOUSE FLIES IN KITCHEN AREA, NO SCREEN DOOR OR PLASTIC DRAPES AT DOOR BY KITCHEN AREA TO PREVENT FLY ENTRY, AND SIDE DOOR TO 2ND DINING AREA LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE AND SECOND FLOOR AREAS, NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, MUST SEAL AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

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

MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS.

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

MUST REPLACE OR RESEAL ALL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE ALL COOLERS,

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

MUST CLEAN VENTS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT AREA,

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, RESEAL WOOD FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT AREA,

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

MUST REPAIR ALL WALL SURFACES IN BASEMENT AREA, IN THE SAUSAGE ROOM AND ANY OTHER AREA THAT NEEDS REPAIRED, WHERE WALL IS NOT COMPLETELY SEALED, CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS, FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA,

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND PROVIDE A EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA,

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS,

NOV 4
2013
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

BROKEN METAL ICE SCOOP,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. NO WASTE LINE CONNECTION PROVIDE AT POP GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR AREA BY THE ICE BIN OF NORTH SIDE OF THE BAR,MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN

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

OBSERVED INSIDE THE COOLER BEHIND THE BAR, BOTTOM SHELVES WITH ACCUMULATION OF MARASCHINO CHERRIES, AND OTHER UNKNOWN MOLDED FOOD. THE SHELF ARE SATURATED WITH BLACK LIQUID SUBSTANCE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WOOD SHELVES,CLEAN AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. SOME OF THE COOLER SHELVES ARE RUSTED WITH HOLES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SHELVES,AND PROVIDE SHELVES THAT SURFACE IS SMOOTH,CLEANABLE

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

OBSERVED FLOOR BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH AREA WITH WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES,INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT SAID AREA. GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DEEP FRYER BY THE CHARCOAL UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO SWEEP AND MAINTAIN. ALSO PAINT CONTAINERS,AND OTHER ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOR PROPER HOUSEKEEPING, FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS SATURED WITH WATER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

FOUND WALL BROKEN ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE,IN BASEMENT. WALL DEBRIS ON TOP THE UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CEILING WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.BROKEN CEILING INSIDE THE LIQUOR ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED CEILING, THE SAME WAY FROM ABOVE ICE MACHINE.BROKEN WALL BY THE UNUSED THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,IN BASEMENT NEED TO REPAIR.BEER COOLER WOOD CEILING IS MOLDED AND HAS BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CEILING WALL AND FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO REMOVE WOOD PANELS SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PEELING PAINT ABOVE DISPLAY PREPCOOLER IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT.

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

BURNED LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD ABOVE CHARCOAL GRILL INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. DUST ACCUMULATED INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN,ALSO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

OCT 22
2013
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALChemical Safety
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

FOUND A BOX OF FRESH OYSTERS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT,NO SHELL FISH TAG PROVIDED WITH PRODUCTS NOR SHELL FISH TAG ON PREMISES. SHELLFISH SHALL BE KEPT IN THE CONTAINERS IN WHICH THEY WERE ORIGINALLY PACKED,UNTIL SOLD. SHELLFISH TAGS MUST BE SAVED FOR 90 DAYS.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED,POUND(100 EACH);VALUE 50 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(B-2)

CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

SMALL DISPLAY PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: AIR TEMP OF 47.8F TO 48.4F. BUSINESS THERMOMETER SHOWED TEMP OF 48F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:CUT MELONS,COLESLAW. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE SMALL PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COLESLAW AT TEMP OF 48.9F TO 49F; CUT HONEY DEW AT TEMP OF 47.8F AND CUT CANTALOUPE AT TEMP OF 47.8F. FRESH EGGS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 46.9F TO 47F. ALSO FOUND 60 FRESH OYSTERS IN A BUCKET STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 43.7F TO 44.8F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED,POUND#10,VALUE$55. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE WASTE OIL GREASE CONTAINER HAS A BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON TOP THE CONTAINER,GREASE IS DANGLING FROM RIM OF THE CONTAINER,ALSO GREASE ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE GREASE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE INSECTS AND RODENT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

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

LEFT PANEL INSIDE THE ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE IS BROKE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.IF PANEL IS REPAIRED,MUST USE FOOD GRADE MATERIAL. BROKEN METAL ICE SCOOP,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. NO WASTE LINE CONNECTION PROVIDE AT POP GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR AREA BY THE ICE BIN OF NORTH SIDE OF THE BAR,MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN

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

OBSERVED INSIDE THE COOLER BEHIND THE BAR, BOTTOM SHELVES WITH ACCUMULATION OF MARASCHINO CHERRIES, AND OTHER UNKNOWN MOLDED FOOD. THE SHELF ARE SATURATED WITH BLACK LIQUID SUBSTANCE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WOOD SHELVES,CLEAN AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. SOME OF THE COOLER SHELVES ARE RUSTED WITH HOLES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SHELVES,AND PROVIDE SHELVES THAT SURFACE IS SMOOTH,CLEANABLE

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

FLOOR DRAIN IN THE KITCHEN IS COVERED WITH A GREEN FLOOR TILE WHICH IS NOT SEALED, WATER IS UNDER THE FLOOR TILES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLOOR TILE AND PROVIDED A COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH AREA WITH WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES,INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT SAID AREA. GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DEEP FRYER BY THE CHARCOAL UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO SWEEP AND MAINTAIN. ALSO PAINT CONTAINERS,AND OTHER ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOR PROPER HOUSEKEEPING, FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS SATURED WITH WATER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

FOUND WALL BROKEN ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE,IN BASEMENT. WALL DEBRIS ON TOP THE UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CEILING WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.BROKEN CEILING INSIDE THE LIQUOR ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED CEILING, THE SAME WAY FROM ABOVE ICE MACHINE.BROKEN WALL BY THE UNUSED THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,IN BASEMENT NEED TO REPAIR.BEER COOLER WOOD CEILING IS MOLDED AND HAS BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CEILING WALL AND FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO REMOVE WOOD PANELS SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PEELING PAINT ABOVE DISPLAY PREPCOOLER IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT.

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

BURNED LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD ABOVE CHARCOAL GRILL INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. DUST ACCUMULATED INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN,ALSO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

SEP 26
2012
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 19
2012
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, ONE FOOD HANDLER WASHED HIS HANDS INSIDE 3PART SINK, AND ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER WASHED HIS INSIDE A PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED, HANDS MUST BE WASHED INSIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. THE WASHING OF HANDS INSIDE A UTENSIL-WASHING SINK IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

WE OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT. OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOOR AND ALONG WEST WALL, ALSO NOTED SOME FRUIT FLIES ON EAST WALL BY THE DISH MACHINE AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA, (5-10 FLIES). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS, SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-010(B).

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #521322, DATED 4-4-11. VIOLATIONS, #30, MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. #31, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES. #32, MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDLES ON ONE OF TWO STEAM TABLES, AND BROKEN SHELVING UNIT NEAR DISH MACHINE. #33, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLES, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES, ETC. ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. #34, MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP. #38, MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 1PART SINKS AND 3PART SINK FAUCET IN KITCHEN. #43, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUSTY SHELVINGS UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT, AND REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF SALAD REACH IN COOLER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND REPAIR FLOOR INSIDE BEER WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

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

EXCESSIVE DUST NOTED ON CEILING ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS INSIDE THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

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

WE OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND COVER ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT.

APR 4
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; OBSERVED TWO WAITRESS AND ONE WAITER HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUR READY TO EAT FOODS,[BARE HAND CONTACT], WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS INSIDE PREP AREA EXPOSED SINK. [FOOD ITEMS, SLICED FRUITS, LETTUCE, TOMATO, ONIONS]. INSTRUCTED HANDS MUST BE WASHED IN EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. BARE HANDS CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE MINIMIZED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010[A].

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WAHING. OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS INSIDE ABOVE SINK, [A KNIFE, SPOONS, INSIDE SINK]. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UTENSILS, SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING AT ALL TIME. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS.

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDLES ON ONE OF TWO STEAM TABLES, AND BROKEN SHELVING UNIT NEAR DISH MACHINE.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLES, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES, ETC..ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND CLEAN WALLS BEHIND AND NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 1PART SINKS AND 3PART SINK FAUCET IN KITCHEN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

JUN 22
2010
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
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. FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYER, GRILL ETC) WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLER WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND SOME FOOD DEBRIS, LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE KITCHEN (REAR) WITH DUST AND DEAD INSECTS, INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLER IN THE KITCHEN (NEXT TO SALAD PREP COOLER), INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR, AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, ESPECIALLY FLOORS UNDER NEXT TO SODA SYRUP SHELVES, UNDER FOOD EQUIPMENT.----- NOTED SOME WATER POOLING ON FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE. ----- MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER/BETWEEN 2 FRYER IN THE KITCHEN (REAR).----- NOTED WOODEN FLOOR IN KEG WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO FIX.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND DISH MACHINE DRAIN RACK WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.----- MUST REPAIR LOOSE CEILING (FRP TILE) ABOVE PREP STATION/3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA/ KITCHEN IN REAR, ALSO MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK (LEFT SINK) AND LOOSE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK (RIGHT SINK) IN REAR KITCHEN.-----MUST REPAIR LOOSE EXPOSED HAND SINK THE BASEMENT.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN STORAGE ROOM AND CLUTTER UNDER STAIRCASE (LEADING TO LAUNDRY WASHER) TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE, ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

FEB 25
2010
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM KITCHEN FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
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.CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR NORTH CUTTING BOARD,REAR SLICER, AND CLEAN SIDES OF FRYER AND BOX FREEZER/ UPRIGHT FREEZER IN BASEMENT.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING IN BASEMENT MUST PROVIDE, CLEAN KITCHEN FLOOR RESEAL FLOOR IN KITCHEN ENTRANCE, RAMP. CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.PEELING PAINT IN WALK IN COOLER CEILING AND WALLS MUST REMOVE AND RESEAL. CLEAN WALL BEHIND CHAR GRILL.

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

REPLACE LIGHT IN KITCHEN WEST SIDE.

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