SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL.

YOUR CALL. 75/100

1166 N STATE ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 31, 2026 · passed

22 of 31 inspections passed, 6 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
31
22 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
69
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
16 YEARS
since Feb 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 31
2026
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 12
2025
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE WALL LEDGE BEHIND THE SODA MACHINE COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT HARBORING.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING ALONG THE WALL AND IN THE CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED TO THE RIGH OF THE OFFICE JUST BEFORE ENTERING THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET WHEN RUNNING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WHITE WALL TILE COMING LOOSE FROM THE LOWER PART OF THE WALL AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 20
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOWER WALL COVING COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL JUST LEFT OF THE FLAT TOP IN THE COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING.

DEC 4
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

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

4-803.11: OBSERVED WET DITRY LINENS/APRONS STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NEAR SINGLE USE ARTICLE AREA. SOILED LINENS MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR IN A CONTAINER AND AWAY FROM SINGLE USE-ARTICLES.

MINORFacility Condition
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTDOOR DUMPSTERS OVERFILLED. EMPLOYEE HAS FLATTENED THE GARBAGE IN ALL DUMPSTER CONTAINERS WHICH ALLOWS THE LIDS TO BE CLOSED AND TIGHTLY FITTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (b) CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 19
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED WET DITRY LINENS/APRONS STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NEAR SINGLE USE ARTICLE AREA. SOILED LINENS MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR IN A CONTAINER AND AWAY FROM SINGLE USE-ARTICLES.

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JUN 13
2023
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 6
2023
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FRONT WINDOWS LEFT WIDE OPEN IN DINING AREA WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS TO ENTER IN THE FACILITY. EXTERIOR DOORS/WINDOWS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED ALL RESTROOMS ON SITE CLOSED DUE TO BACKUP. FACILITY HAS CLOSED OFF RESTROOMS TO THE PUBLIC AND EMPLOYEE USE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT RESTROOMS ARE WORKING PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.

APR 18
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 18
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS & WATER FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

JAN 8
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REGROUT FLOOR AND REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 19
2019
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 12
2019
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COCA COLA MACHINE. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LID UNABLE TO CLOSE WHILE IN USE. RECEPTACLES SHALL BE KEPT COVERED WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS IF KEPT OUTSIDE THE RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

MAR 21
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

JAN 16
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MAR 9
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN THE PREP AREAS AND THE DISH WASHING AREA.

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

OBSERVED STAFF AT FOOD PREP AREAS WITH FACIAL HAIR (MUSTACHES AND BEARDS) WITHOUT WEARING PROPER FACIAL HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE OF REMOVE FACIAL HAIR.

DEC 20
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS/CEILING BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 15
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES HELD IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND ON PREP TABLE. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 119.1F-120.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

SINGLE SERVICE FORKS AND KNIFES AT FRONT PREP STATION MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED(HANDLES-UP) AND MAINTAIN.

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP,DARK STAINS MUST BE REPLACED AND MAINTAIN. BLACKENED CAULK ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REPLACED AND MAINTAIN SURFACES TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

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

VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 13
2016
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 15
2015
FAILED
5 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

NOTED OVER 40 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

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

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, PORK,ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.

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

NOTED HEAVY SYRUP SPILLS ON FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.

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

NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES, MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING AND STAINED WALLS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 12
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES ON DUTY WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE THEIR CERTIFICATES AT ALL TIMES

MAR 20
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES ON DUTY WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE THEIR CERTIFICATES AT ALL TIMES

MAR 13
2015
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

NOTED PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1501460 DATED 11/4/2014 NOT CORRECTED: #34) MAINTAIN THE FLOOR CLEAN IN THE BASEMENT.STILL INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES ON DUTY WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE THEIR CERTIFICATES AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 6
2015
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

NOTED PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1501460 DATED 11/4/2014 NOT CORRECTED: #34) MAINTAIN THE FLOOR CLEAN IN THE BASEMENT.STILL INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090

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

NOTED FLOORS DIRTY,STAINED AND UNEVEN SURFACE ON FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES ON DUTY WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE THEIR CERTIFICATES AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 4
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MAINTAIN THE FLOOR CLEAN IN THE BASEMENT.

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

MUST STORE ALL ARTICLES AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT.

OCT 27
2014
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.5F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT 44.9F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND COOKED CHICKEN AT 120F INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5# OF FOOD WORTH $15. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED AND GARBAGE OVERFLOWING THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID SO THAT IT COULD NOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE GARBAGE AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE PICKUP SO THAT GARBAGE DOES NOT OVERFLOW AND SO THAT THE GARBAGE LIDS CAN BE CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED THE DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WASTE WATER OVERFLOWING FROM THE OPEN FLOOR DRAIN WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT THE SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

MUST REPLACE THE DOOR GASKET AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER DOOOR SO THAT IT CLOSES PROPERLY.

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

MAINTAIN THE FLOOR CLEAN IN THE BASEMENT.

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

MUST STORE ALL ARTICLES AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT.

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

JAN 8
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

MAY 8
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINERS BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE 6" OFF FLOOR OR HIGHER.

JAN 24
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
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. DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS STORED UNDER SEWER PIPES IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY FROM UNDER SUCH PIPES.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MIISING THERMOMETER FROM PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN THE WARMEST PART OF COOLER.

MAR 11
2011
PASSED
3 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. REPLACE THE MISSING HALF LID ON THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE DUMPSTER. REPLACE THE GREASE TRAP IN THE 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE BASEMENT FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP.

MINORSanitation
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. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS AREA.

FEB 8
2011
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS AREA.

FEB 1
2010
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
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. MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY GREASE TRAP LID.

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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 UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNDER GREASE TRAP AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE 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. MUT SEAL OPENINGS IN BRICK WALL BEHIND HALF WALL IN 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. MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM BEHIND HALF WALL IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

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