CLUB GENE & GEORGETTI.
500 N FRANKLIN ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 23 inspections. 36 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 92025PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES WIPED THIER NOSE WITH GLOVES ON AND CONTINUED TOUCHING THE PLATED FOOD READY FOR SERVING. MOVED FROM THE PREP AREA TO THE DISH WASHING AREA AND BACK TO PREP AREA STILL WITH SAME GLOVES AND DID NOT CHANGE GLOVES OR WASH HANDS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE NO BARE HAND CONTACT POLICY WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE SPOONS, TONGS ETC. ALSO MUST HANDS AND GHANGE GLOVES WHEN FROM ONE TASK TO ANOTHER. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, BARS AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE KITCHEN SHELVES, BAR AND DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS AT THE MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
DEC 92024PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS, AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED FRESH CLAMS IN TWO CONTAINERS IN COLD HOLDING UNITS WITH NO SHELLSTOCK TAG IN CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED SHELLSTOCK TAGS OR LABELS SHALL REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER IN WHICH THE SHELLSTOCK ARE RECEIVED UNTIL THE CONTAINER IS EMPTY. CORRECTED ON SITE CONTAINERS OF FRESH OYSTERS VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT, VALUED AT $5 AND WEIGHING 3LBS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED OPENING AT LEFT LOWER CORNER AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR IN PREP AREA(KITCHEN). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR OF GATED REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
OBSERVED OPENINGS, STAINS AND PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AROUND THREE ACCESS PANELS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING AROUND ACCESS PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINED PEELING PAINT AND SMOOTHLY REPAIR CEILING IN SAID AREA AROUND ACCESS PANEL AND REPAINT.
OCT 22024PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED RUST ON SHIELDS OF BOTH LARGE ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHIELDS OF BOTH LARGE ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF BOTH LARGE ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF BOTH FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
4-204.113: OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.
5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON ESPRESSO MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR SERVICE STATION AND ESPRESSO MACHINE SECOND FLOOR SERVICE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON ESPRESSO MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR SERVICE STATION AND ESPRESSO MACHINE IN SECOND FLOOR SERVICE STATION SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
SEP 302024FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED RUST ON SHIELDS OF BOTH LARGE ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHIELDS OF BOTH LARGE ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF BOTH LARGE ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
4-501.112(A:1 &2)OBSERVED IMPROPER FRESH HOT WATER SANITIZING RINSE FOR A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT 122.6F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, THE TEMPERATURE OF THE FRESH HOT WATER SANITIZING RINSE AS IT ENTERS THE MANIFOLD MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 180F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF BOTH FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
4-204.113: OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.
5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON ESPRESSO MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR SERVICE STATION AND ESPRESSO MACHINE SECOND FLOOR SERVICE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON ESPRESSO MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR SERVICE STATION AND ESPRESSO MACHINE IN SECOND FLOOR SERVICE STATION SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
AUG 142024PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED RUST ON SHIELDS OF BOTH LARGE ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHIELDS OF BOTH LARGE ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF BOTH LARGE ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF BOTH FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
4-204.113: OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.
5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON ESPRESSO MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR SERVICE STATION AND ESPRESSO MACHINE SECOND FLOOR SERVICE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON ESPRESSO MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR SERVICE STATION AND ESPRESSO MACHINE IN SECOND FLOOR SERVICE STATION SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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AUG 122024FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 73.9-79.6F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN SECOND FLOOR BAR AND FIRST FLOOR SERVICE STATION. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED RUST ON SHIELDS OF BOTH LARGE ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHIELDS OF BOTH LARGE ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF BOTH LARGE ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50.0-58.8F(MILK 56.8F, HALF AND HALF 58.8F, BUTTER 58.2F, PORK 50.4F AND MINESTRONE 50.0F). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $40 WEIGHING 6LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO ASTERSIK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF BOTH FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON ESPRESSO MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR SERVICE STATION AND ESPRESSO MACHINE SECOND FLOOR SERVICE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON ESPRESSO MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR SERVICE STATION AND ESPRESSO MACHINE IN SECOND FLOOR SERVICE STATION SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
SEP 282023PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS RAW EGGS COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED AT 11:25AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE USED BARE HANDS TO ASSEMBLE A READY-TO-EAT SANDWICH WITH TOPPINGS SUCH AS COOKED ONIONS. FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS/TONGS, DISPENSING EQUIPMENT OR SINGLE USE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. DISCUSSED IMPORTANCE OF WEARING GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PASTA PREP. AREA. CHEF PROVIDED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAINER OF SHELLSTOCK LOCATED MEAT WALK-IN COOLER BASEMENT AND STAND UP COOLER/PREPLINE DRAWER LOCATED NEAR COOKLINE DOES NOT HAVE PROPER SHELLSTOCK TAG IDENTIFICAION. SHELLSTOCK TAGS MUST REMAIN ATTCHED TO CONTAINER IN WHICH SHELLSTOCK IS RECEIVED UNTIL THE CONTAINER IS EMPTY. NO SHELLSTOCK TAGS FOUND ON SITE. APPROXIMATELY 50LBS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $300.00 OF SHELLSTOCK ITEMS WAS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
6-202.13: INSECT CONTROL DEVICE IS OVER FOOD PREP AREA AND FOOD STROAGE AREA IN BASEMENT. DEVICES SHALL BE INSTALLED SO THAT: 1)THEY ARE NOT OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, 2) DEAD INSECTS OR INSECT PARTS DO NOT FALL ONTO EXPOSED FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, OR SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS. MANAGER RELOACTED DEVICE
CUTTING BOARDS ARE SERVERELY SCRATCHED WHICH PREVENTS PROPER CLEANING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT NEAR CAN DRY STORAGE. FACILITY MUST RESURFACE BOARD OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
JUL 242023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
INSECT CONTROL DEVICE IS OVER FOOD PREP AREA AND FOOD STROAGE AREA IN BASEMENT. DEVICES SHALL BE INSTALLED SO THAT: 1)THEY ARE NOT OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, 2) DEAD INSECTS OR INSECT PARTS DO NOT FALL ONTO EXPOSED FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, OR SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS. MANAGER RELOACTED DEVICE.
OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS SUCH AS FORKS AND KNIVES OUT ON DISPLAY IS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION AT CUSTOMER TABLES. UTENSILS MUST BE COVERED AND/OR WRAPED CLEAN UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED, DISPLAYED, AND DISPENSED SO THAT FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES ARE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
APR 122022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVERED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN 1ST FLOOR SERVER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK FULLY SUPPLIED AND CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2 WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDIITON.
OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
APR 52022FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND AT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVERED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN 1ST FLOOR SERVER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK FULLY SUPPLIED AND CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR SERVER STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED OYSTERS IN WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER IDENTIFICATION. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS OF OYSTERS VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $12. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SHELLSTOCK TAGS WITH OYSTERS IN USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED MENU CONTAINING ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED WITHOUT DISCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISKING ALL ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2 WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDIITON.
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS ON THE 3RD FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
APR 92020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MENU ITEMS SUCH AS STEAKS AND CHOPS SERVED RAW OR UNDER COOKED WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND FOOTNOTE ON ALL COPIES OF THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR WITH A BUILD OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS LOCATED ON 1ST FLOOR, 2ND FLOOR, AND 3RD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 72019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA VOMIT CLEANUP KIT ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
NO HANDS WASHING SOAP PROVIDED AT BASEMENT'S PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK WHILE EMPLOYEES ENGAGED IN FOOD PREPARATION. NO PAPER TOWELS AT EMPLOYEES RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( WHITE POWDER ) INSTRUCTED O LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
MOIST WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A SANI BUCKET
DISPOSABLE PAPER CUPS USED AS A BULK FOOD SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS
A GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED TO 3-COMP SINK FAUCET WITH BACK FLOW NOT LOCATED, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT'S WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ADDITIONAL LIGHTING
MAY 42018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED EXHAUST FAN IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM INOPERABLE. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED MAJORITY OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
APR 272018FAILED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED COOK LINE COOLER HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 52 DEGREES F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST HOLD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. IN THE COOK LINE COOLER, NOTED: SHRIMP, 51 DEGREES F; CALAMARI, 51 DEGREES F; BEEF, 52 DEGREES F; HAM, 51 DEGREES; CLAMS, 51 DEGREES F; COOKED SPINACH, 52 DEGREES F; COOKED PASTA, 52 DEGREES F; COOKED BROCCOLI, 52 DEGREES F; OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 50 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $400. ALSO NOTED 30 LBS RAW SQUID WORTH $150 SITTING AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 60 DEGREES F AT THE BASEMENT PREP TABLE. NOTED 5 LBS CUT TOMATOES WORTH $5 AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 67 DEGREES F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE SQUID AND TOMATOES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED 20 LBS LASAGNA WORTH $200 HELD IN THE STEAM TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 86 DEGREES F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE LASAGNA. INSTRUCTED THAT HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ALSO DISCUSSED PROPER REHEATING METHODS FOR POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED SIDEWALK DELIVERY DOOR TO BASEMENT NOT RODENT PROOF. NOTED HOLES AND CRACKS AROUND THE EDGES AND HINGES OF THE DOOR TO BE APPROX. 1/4 INCH WIDE. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THIS DOOR BY ELIMINATING GAPS AND HOLES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
OBSERVED OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE POORLY MAINTAINED, WITH GREASE POOLING ON TOP OF THE LID, GREASE ENCRUSTED AND DRIPPING FROM THE SIDES OF THE UNIT, AND GREASE POOLING ON FLOOR BELOW THE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE RECEPTACLE AND SURROUNDING GROUND. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
OBSERVED RAW WOOD RISER BEING USED TO STORE FOOD IN THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. MUST PAINT/SEAL THE WOOD TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED COOK LINE MICROWAVE TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, WHERE PLASTIC CEILING AND WALLS HAVE DETERIORATED TO SHOW A COARSE DARK LAYER UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MICROWAVE SO INTERIOR IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR COVERING UNDER THE RUBBER MATS IN THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN FLOOR COVERING THAT IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED EXHAUST FAN IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM INOPERABLE. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED MAJORITY OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 202017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FOUND LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING RED COOKED MARINARA SAUCE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT NOT PROPERLY LABELED.MUST PROVIDE DATE AND PRODUCT NAME ON ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS AT ALL TIMES.
FOUND A PLATE BEING USED AS A FOOD SCOOPER INSIDE A PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING RAW POTATOES. MUST ALWAYS USE SCOOPERS WITH HANDLES AT ALL TIMES.
FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELD COVER AT THE DOWNSTAIRS PREP AREA. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE UPSTAIRS SMALL CORNER(2ND FLOOR) SERVICE BAR WITH COLD AND HOT RUNNING WATER.FOUND NONE AT THIS TIME.
FOUND AN ICE SCOOPER INSIDE THE MAIN BAR ICE BOX. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER ICE SCOOPER HOLDER OR CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 32016FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINES. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES THROUGHOUT INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S)NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1537744 DATED:05/07/2015. 32 NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- THORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOORS OF SERVICE COOLERS AND CHEST REFRIGERATION UNIT BY THE STOVE, RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AND BROKEN DOORS OF THE CHEST COOLER BY THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE THORN RUBBER GASKETS, CLEAN SHELVES,REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE. 08/07/2015 38 NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK. 08/07/2015 43 NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED ON PREP TABLES AND AT THE DISH WASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN ITS NOT IN USE. 08/07/2015. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 6/10/2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS WORNED-OUT WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SHELVINGS WITH FOIL LINERS IN BASEMENT POT/PAN STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL LINERS FROM SHELVINGS MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AND NOT SELF-CLOSING LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR AND INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 72015PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED SHELL FISH (CLAMS AND MUSSELS) INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH NO TAGS ATTACHED.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 14 LBS OF FOOD WORTH $63.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS.INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SHELL FISH TAGS ATTACHED TO THE PRODUCT UNTIL THE LAST BATCH IS CONSUMED AND THEN THE TAGS MUST BE STORED FOR ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B)
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 2 REFRIGERATION UNITS(SERVICE COOLER BY THE STOVE AND REFRIGERATION UNIT BY THE HAND WASH SINK)TO BE IMPROPER AT 50.1F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW IS MAINTAINED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED REPAIRS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND HOT HOLD UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:-EGGS 60.5F, SHRIMPS 47.4F, MEAT SAUCE 127.8F, GROUND BEEF 44.2F, BEEF STEAKS 45.8F, CALAMARI 53.9F, CAESAR SALAD DRESSING 46.1F.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 47 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $379.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- THORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOORS OF SERVICE COOLERS AND CHEST REFRIGERATION UNIT BY THE STOVE, RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AND BROKEN DOORS OF THE CHEST COOLER BY THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE THORN RUBBER GASKETS, CLEAN SHELVES,REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
NOTED DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER BY THE HAND WASH SINK AND REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK.
NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED ON PREP TABLES AND AT THE DISH WASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN ITS NOT IN USE.
OCT 232014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE PROTECTED. BREAD CUTTING KNIFE STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN WALL AND CUTTING BOARD. MUST PROPERLY STORE OR PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
LEAK ON NOZZLE OF BASEMENT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
SEP 152014PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT 52.7F WITH FOODS SUCH AS FRESH CLAMS AT 56.4F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 2LBS CLAMS AT 56.4F, 2LBS SHRIMP AT 56F, 3LBS MUSSELS AT 56F AND 5LBS VEAL AT 52.7F. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $104.00. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
SUMMARY REPORT FROM 12-20-13 NOT POSTED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
READY TO EAT PREPARED SALAD DRESSINGS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. BULK FLOUR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.
EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE PROTECTED. BREAD CUTTING KNIFE STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN WALL AND CUTTING BOARD. MUST PROPERLY STORE OR PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
CUTTING BOARDS ON COOKS LINE AND IN BASEMENT PREP AT SLICER PREP IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROVES. MUST REPLACE OR RE-SURFACE. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL ICE BINS BEHIND ALL BARS AND SERVER STATIONS.
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AT MATTING FOR FLOORS ON COOKS LINE. ALL STORED ITEMS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR BAR, IE: WINE BOTTLES, MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE BASEMENT SALAD WALK-IN COOLER.
MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
LEAK ON NOZZLE OF BASEMENT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
DEC 202013PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN KITCHEN MULTI-TASKING WITHOUT WASHING HANDS, ONLY WHIPING HANDS WITH CLOTH TOWELS, DISH WASHERS LOADING DIRTY DISHES AND PICKING UP CLEAN ONES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS AS NEEDED.
NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN FACILITY AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER ALL TIMES DURING OPERATION, BY THE END OF INSPECTION A PLUMBER ARRIVED ON FACILITY AND RESTORED HOT WATER.
OCT 82013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY LABEL PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH THE NAME AND DATE.
NOTED DEEP SEEMS INTO THE CUTTING BOARD AT THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND WATER. MUST MAINTAIN DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT BREEDING GROUND.
NOTED LEAK AT THE 2 COMP SINK FAUCET IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 172012PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL. DAIRY PRODUCTS NOT ALLOWED TO BE IN OTHER CONTAINERS BUT IN ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
BROKEN PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS, KINSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
MISSING COVER FOR ICE BIN AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. DRIPPINGS NOTED IN SAME COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER BASEMENT 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
FOUND 2 HOSES ATTACHED TO FAUCETS WITHOUT A VACUUM BREAKER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
INACCURATE THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING THERMOMETERS.
ICE SCOOP STORED ABOVE CUBES, ICE SCOOP HOLDER TETHERED BY A STRING, INSTRUCTD TO STORE SCOOP OF CUBES IN ON A CLEAN SURFACE AND KEEP SCOOP HOLDER NOT ATTACHED TO ANY ATRINGS FOR PROPER WASHING.
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