SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CLUB GENE & GEORGETTI.

BEAT. 18/100

500 N FRANKLIN ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 9, 2025 · passed with conditions

Failed 5 of 23 inspections. 36 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
23
8 passed · 10 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
122
includes 36 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Dec 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 9
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

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.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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.

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

NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS AT THE MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.

DEC 9
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

CRITICALFood Temperature
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

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.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

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

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.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

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.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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 2
2024
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF BOTH FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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 30
2024
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF BOTH FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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 14
2024
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF BOTH FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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 12
2024
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF BOTH FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

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

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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 28
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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.

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

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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

CRITICALOther
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

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.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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

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

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 24
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

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

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

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

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 12
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

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

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.

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2 WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDIITON.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

APR 5
2022
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR SERVER STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALOther
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

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.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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.

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

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.

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2 WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDIITON.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS ON THE 3RD FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

APR 9
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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.

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

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.

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

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.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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 7
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA VOMIT CLEANUP KIT ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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)

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( WHITE POWDER ) INSTRUCTED O LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MOIST WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A SANI BUCKET

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

DISPOSABLE PAPER CUPS USED AS A BULK FOOD SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

A GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED TO 3-COMP SINK FAUCET WITH BACK FLOW NOT LOCATED, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT'S WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ADDITIONAL LIGHTING

MAY 4
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXHAUST FAN IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM INOPERABLE. MUST REPAIR.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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 27
2018
FAILED
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

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)

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

OBSERVED EXHAUST FAN IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM INOPERABLE. MUST REPAIR.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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 20
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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.

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

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.

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

FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELD COVER AT THE DOWNSTAIRS PREP AREA. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.

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

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.

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

FOUND AN ICE SCOOPER INSIDE THE MAIN BAR ICE BOX. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER ICE SCOOPER HOLDER OR CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 13
2016
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 3
2016
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

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).

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

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.

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

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.

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

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

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

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.

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

OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 7
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALChemical Safety
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

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)

CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

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)

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

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)

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

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.

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

NOTED DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER BY THE HAND WASH SINK AND REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK.

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

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 23
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE PROTECTED. BREAD CUTTING KNIFE STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN WALL AND CUTTING BOARD. MUST PROPERLY STORE OR PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.

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

MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

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

LEAK ON NOZZLE OF BASEMENT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

SEP 15
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

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).

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

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).

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

SUMMARY REPORT FROM 12-20-13 NOT POSTED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).

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

READY TO EAT PREPARED SALAD DRESSINGS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. BULK FLOUR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.

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

EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE PROTECTED. BREAD CUTTING KNIFE STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN WALL AND CUTTING BOARD. MUST PROPERLY STORE OR PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.

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

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.

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

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.

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE BASEMENT SALAD WALK-IN COOLER.

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

MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

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

LEAK ON NOZZLE OF BASEMENT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

DEC 20
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

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.

CRITICALOther
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

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 8
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY LABEL PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH THE NAME AND DATE.

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

NOTED DEEP SEEMS INTO THE CUTTING BOARD AT THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND WATER. MUST MAINTAIN DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT BREEDING GROUND.

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

NOTED LEAK AT THE 2 COMP SINK FAUCET IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 17
2012
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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.

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

BROKEN PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS, KINSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

MISSING COVER FOR ICE BIN AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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

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.

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

MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER BASEMENT 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

FOUND 2 HOSES ATTACHED TO FAUCETS WITHOUT A VACUUM BREAKER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INACCURATE THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING THERMOMETERS.

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

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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