CLUB LAGO.
331 W SUPERIOR ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 19 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 42026PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2635726 DATED 4/27/2026: #38 "OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT REAR OF BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA..." WHILE ON SITE MANAGEMENT REMOVED RODENT DROPPINGS AND CLEANED BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
APR 272026FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS SOUP WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT REAR OF BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BOTTOM OF BROILER WRAPPED IN ALUMINIUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS IN INTERIOR OF GRINDER LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER USED TO STORE KEGS AND BEER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2616006 DATED 4/17/2025: #56 "OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD IN KITCHEN." #56 "OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN HOODS. OBSERVED DUST ON INTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE HIGH TEMEPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS IN HOOD AND TO CLEAN HOOD ABOVE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE." #58 " EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2616006 DATED 4/17/2025. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
APR 172025PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT RIGHT CORNER BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
4-101.19: OBSERVED NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BARISTA AREA. OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
6-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.
6-303.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD IN KITCHEN.
6-501.14: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN HOODS. OBSERVED DUST ON INTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE HIGH TEMEPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS IN HOOD AND TO CLEAN HOOD ABOVE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.
2-102.13: EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
APR 162025FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED HANDWASHING SINKS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO ASTERISKS ON MENU IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER OR UNDERCOOKED AND OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISKS TO ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER OR UNDERCOOKED AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED OPENING AT RIGHT CORNER BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
OBSERVED NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BARISTA AREA. OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.
OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD IN KITCHEN.
OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN HOODS. OBSERVED DUST ON INTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE HIGH TEMEPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS IN HOOD AND TO CLEAN HOOD ABOVE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.
EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
JUL 172024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
No discard date found on several cooked food containers that is held in walk-in cooler for more that 24 hrs ( meat sauce ) instructed to label with discard date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Refrigerator thermometers held at rear of cooler, instructed to keep in warmest part in an easy to view location
Meat slicer not cleaned properly behind blade and housing, food debris noted. Instructed to clean and maintain.
No Irreversible dish machine thermometer, no heat strip on site for high temp dish machine, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued. Manager obtained heat strips by the end of inspection.
Unable to locate the back flow prevention device for basement's ice maker, instructed to expose.
Ice maker in basement not protected on top from ceiling contamination, pipes running above, instructed to install a barrier on top.
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MAR 282023PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DID NOT OBSERVE THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD 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 (FLY TAPE) IS OVER FOOD PREP AREAS IN KITCHEN AREA. 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.
CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER AREA. ITEMS MUST ELEVATED 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP-COUNTERS IN KITCHEN AREA. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARD IN SOILED. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 152022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES HOLDING EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 82022FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH NO DISCLOSURE ON ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE (SUCH AS BY ASTERISKING ITEMS) ON ALL VERSIONS OF THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SEVERAL BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES HOLDING EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2362797 DATED 2/24/2020: #10 "OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED IN BAR AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN." #55 " OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME INSIDE CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN." #55 "OBSERVED UNTREATED LUMBER AND A DISCONNECTED SINK BEING STORED IN NORTHERN PORTION OF 2ND FLOOR NEAR WINDOW LOOKING OUT ON SUPERIOR STREET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 242020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 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. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED IN BAR AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME INSIDE CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UNTREATED LUMBER AND A DISCONNECTED SINK BEING STORED IN NORTHERN PORTION OF 2ND FLOOR NEAR WINDOW LOOKING OUT ON SUPERIOR STREET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
MAY 142019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
NO HAND WASH SOAP PROVIDE AT THE ONLY HAND WASH SINK IN THE KITCHEN WHILE EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN OPERATION, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY NO DISCLAIMER FOR FOOD THAT IS COOK TO ORDER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON MENUS, NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD NOT LABELED, SUGAR. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
LEAKY PIPE UNDER KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
NO BARRIER OVER ICE MAKER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A CEILING OR BARRIER ABOVE
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
MAY 222018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED WOODEN CUTTING BOARD SURFACE OF REAR PREP TABLE TO BE COVERED IN DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REFINISH THE SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD AND LIQUOR STORAGE TO BE UNFINISHED (EXPOSED, COARSE BRICK WALLS AND ROUGH/UNSEALED WOODEN RAFTERS OVERHEAD). ALSO NOTED PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN PLACED AGAINST AN UNSMOOTH BRICK WALL WITH DEEP PITS AND HOLES. INSTRUCTED THAT SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS AND CEILINGS MUST BE PROVIDED IN ALL FOOD STORAGE AND FOOD PREP AREAS. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATING AROUND CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 262017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND GREASE AND GRIME BUILD UP AT THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE KITCHEN HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND BOTTLE OF SANITIZER NOT LABELED IN THE CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA BY THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS LABEL CHEMICALS PROPERLY.
MAR 12016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
THE MEAT GRINDER AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS NOT CLEAN PROPERLY.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES BENEATH THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALSO,FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AT CEILING VENTILTION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND BETTER ORGANIZE 2ND FLOOR FRONT ROOM STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL STORED INSIDE ICE BIN THAT IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 152015PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER:-PASTA 45.1F, LIQUID EGGS 47.2F, CHICKEN 48.5F, SAUSAGE 63.1F, TURKEY 46.5F, BOILED EGGS 48.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 6 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $14.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED DIRT, DEBRIS, OLD FOOD PARTICLE AND SPILLS INSIDE SERVICE PREP LINE COOLERS AND AROUND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. NOTED OLD MEAT PARTICLES INSIDE MEAT GRINDER AT THE KITCHEN. NOTED GREASE, FOOD PARTICLES AND DEBRIS ON RAILING OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL ABOVE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND SECOND FLOOR.
NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON FANS INSIDE BEER WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVES AND FLOORS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AND SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 282014PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
SUMMARY REPORT FROM LAST INSPECTION MADE ON 1-24-14 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. SUMMARY WAS FOUND BEHIND AND COVERED BY PREVIOUSLY GIVEN SUMMARY REPORT FROM 2013. GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY AND POSTED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PASTA COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND MAINTAIN.
DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.
MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.
JAN 242014PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED CLAMS PREPARED AND FROZEN INSIDE CONTAINER WITH NO TAGS ATTACHED. MANAGER PRESENTED A BATCH OF TAGS STORED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SHELL FISH TAGS ATTACHED TO EACH BATCH OF PRODUCT UNTIL THAT BATCH IS EXHAUSTED AND THEN THE TAGS MUST BE STORED IN A FILE ON SITE FOR ANOTHER 90 DAYS.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 6LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $30.00 CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B).
NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS, BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVING AT THE PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT THE FOLLOWING: RUBBER GASKETS AT THE SERVICE COOLER WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SERVICE AND MEAT GRINDER COOLERS ALL AT THE PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AND INSIDE BEER WALK IN COOLER AT THE SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN VENTS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS AT THE PREP AREA, AND INSIDE BEER WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.
NOTED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGH OUT BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
AUG 192013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
ICE MAKER IN BASEMENT WITH POOR CEILING ABOVE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH SURFACE ABOVE.
MEAT SLICER, CLEAVER AND KVIVES NOT CLEAN PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY.
ROUGH WALL BEHIND LARGE CHOPPING BLOCK IN REAR, FOOD STAINS AND SOILED NYLON SHEETS COVERINGS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABEL SMOOTH EASY TO CLEAN WALL.
WINE BOTTLES ARE STORED IN ICE BINS THAT IS USED FOR CONSUMPTION AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE WINE BOTTLES IN A DISGNATED ICE BIN.
BAGS OF BREAD STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR.
NOV 222011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT THAT IS IN DISREPAIR.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER, TOP OF THE STOVE, WIRE RACKS ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. MUST FILL IN THE OPENINGS IN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT WITH CONCRETE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.
JUN 182010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. The following not clean- accumilated dust build up on prep coolers compressors, food build up on exterior of dishmachine, slight lime build up in ice machine and food debris inside prep coolers rubber door gaskets. Must clean and maintain all unclean equipment.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Must detail clean basement floor throughout liquor storage room.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. Must provide clean container for ice scoop.
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