SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CROATIAN CULTURAL CENTER OF CHICAGO.

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2845 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 9, 2025 · passed

9 of 14 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 12 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
9 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
78
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Nov 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 9
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS INSIDE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN BAR SINKS AND INTERIOR OF ALL BAR GUN HOLDERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON BAR FLOOR. INSRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN BAR FLOOR ALSO MUST KEEP BAR FLOOR DRY.

DEC 3
2024
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

MAIN FRONT DOOR WITH 1/4" TO 1/2" GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOORS.REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST/INSECT ENTRY

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

NOV 19
2024
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ORIGINAL CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR THE PRESENT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED ON TWO ICE MACHINE:BEHIND THE BAR AND REAR STORAGE BY THE KITCHEN.BOTH WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO ICE CUBES. SAID ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

MAIN FRONT DOOR WITH 1/4" TO 1/2" GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOORS.REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST/INSECT ENTRY

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CABINET OF THE TWO DEEP FRYERS(CLEAN BACK PART OF INSIDE THE CABINET) MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HOSES ATTACHED AT POP GUNS INSIDE(DRAIN) THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS BEHIND BAR. RE-ROUTE SAID HOSES TO A FLOOR DRAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE ICE SCOOP CONTAINERS FOR BOTH SCOOPS STORE ON TOP THE ICE MACHINE, TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE REQUIRED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

OCT 17
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME GREASE ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNTOUT LIGHTBULBS UNDERNEATH HOODED VENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

JUL 22
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF SODA POP MACHINE GUNS AT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MINOR WATER LEAK BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA ON RIGHT SIDE. MUST REPAIR ISSUE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MIDDLE LIGHT BULB BURNT OUT AT VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/11/2019, REPORT #2312134. #57-NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME FOR THE EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 9/11/2019, REPORT #2312134. MUST DISPLAY MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B).

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SEP 11
2019
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,MAKE THE DOOR TIGHT FIITNG ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AND THE AREA WHERE THE CARTS AND MOP BUCKET ARE LOCATED AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME FOR THE EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 30
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL PREPARED FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN THE COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED/DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

4-501.11(A) MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. 4-202.16 MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR SHELVING.---MUST NOT STORE ICE SCOOPS ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE, MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-101.11(A) CRACKED/MISSING WALL TILE AT THE KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11(A) CRACKED AND FALLING CEILING LIGHT SHEILD IN DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST REPLACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 21
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL PREPARED FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN THE COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED/DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

4-501.11(A) MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

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

4-202.16 MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR SHELVING.---MUST NOT STORE ICE SCOOPS ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE, MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-204.117(A) CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER. 0PPM CHLORINE NOTED. NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. BUSINESS NOT OPEN/OPERATING. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 LEAKING DISH MACHINE ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-101.11(A) CRACKED/MISSING WALL TILE AT THE KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11(A) CRACKED AND FALLING CEILING LIGHT SHEILD IN DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST REPLACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

NOV 24
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED SHELVING UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN PREP LINED WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

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

NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.....MUST ALSO CLEAN INSIDE UNUSED BEER COOLER AT THE UNUSED BAR/DRY STORAGE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE DRY STORAGE WITH UPRIGHT WARMING RACKS AND ROOM WITH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/BAR.

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

NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, STORAGE ROOM BY THE BATHROOMS AND STORAGE ROOM OPPOSITE THE MEN'S BATHROOM . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

MAR 3
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED FOOD STORED IN TIN CAN INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY CONTAINER STORE FOOD ITEMS IN A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.

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

NOTED ICE SCOOP BY THE ICE MACHINE WITH NO ICE SCOOP HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR ALL ICE MACHINES.

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

NOTED SLIM INSIDE SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN....INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE THE UNUSED BEER COOLER AT THE REAR PREP AREA WITH ICE MACHINE.

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

NOTED LEAKAGE AT HANDLE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 17
2016
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RAW WOOD HOLDING UP COFFEE MAKER. PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED REACH IN BEER COOLERS IN SERVICE BAR CURRENTLY BEING USED AS A STORE ROOM UNCLEAN, RACKS ON BOTTOM OF COOLERS UNCLEAN, REACH IN STANDING COOLER UNCLEAN INTERIOR AND UNCLEAN FAN COVER WITHIN REFRIGERATOR.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITHCEN UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING FROM BEHIND MAIN BAR. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN LADIES WASHROOM. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CEILING VENTS WITHIN MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS NEEDED FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHIN KITHCEN AND MAR. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS SMALL ROUND CAP TO GREASE TRAP MISSING REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CLEAN DRY CONTAINERS ARE NEEDED FOR ICE SCOOPS. PLACE ICE SCOOPS IN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF

APR 29
2016
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED NO SANITIZER DETECTED IN LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 . DISH MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED. SERVICEMAN ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND MACHINE WAS REPAIRED TO 75PPM OF CHLORINE.

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

OBSERVED ICE NOT PROTECTED OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE. INSTRUCTED TO DUMP ALL ICE WITHIN MACHINE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE THOROUGHLY. OBSERVED SODA SYRUPS STORED IN BASEMENT NEXT TO SUMP PUMP. SODA SYRUPS NEED TO BE STORED IN A CLEAN AND PROTECTED AREA. BASEMENT IS NOT FIT FOR FOOD STORAGE OF ANY KIND. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD HOLDING UP COFFEE MAKER. PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED REACH IN BEER COOLERS IN SERVICE BAR CURRENTLY BEING USED AS A STORE ROOM UNCLEAN, RACKS ON BOTTOM OF COOLERS UNCLEAN, REACH IN STANDING COOLER UNCLEAN INTERIOR AND UNCLEAN FAN COVER WITHIN REFRIGERATOR.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITHCEN UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING FROM BEHIND MAIN BAR. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN LADIES WASHROOM. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CEILING VENTS WITHIN MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS NEEDED FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHIN KITHCEN AND MAR. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS SMALL ROUND CAP TO GREASE TRAP MISSING REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED BASEMENT FULL OF CLUTTER. ALL ITEMS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED. ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED. ALL ITEMS TO BE STORED MUST BE STORED OFF THE GROUND AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALLS IN ORDER FOR PEST CONTROL TO ACCESS TO ALL AREAS OF BASEMENT

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

OBSERVED CLEAN DRY CONTAINERS ARE NEEDED FOR ICE SCOOPS. PLACE ICE SCOOPS IN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF

JUN 12
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated in cooler, freezer, must properly date food items in cooler, freezer.

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

Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning, prep table lower shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors under heavy equipment in front bar area, not clean, needs cleaning(corners).

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

NOV 18
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PAINT/OR SEAL RAW WOODEN CABINETS ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE REAR STORAGE ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR CORNERS IN THE HOT WATER HEATER ROOM TO REMOVE DUST, DEBRI AND DEAD INSECTS.

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

MUST REPAIR HOLES AT CEILING ABOVE THE HOT WATER HEATER TANK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. HOLES ARE BOTH CORNERS OF THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT LEVEL.

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

MUST INSTALL AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA IN THE SMALLER ROOM AREA. MUST PROVIDE 6 SINK STOPPERS FOR BOTH 3-COMP SINKS(BAR AREA AND KITCHEN 3-COMPS)AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR LEAKY BAR 3-COMP SINK FAUCET BASE AND THE LOOSE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT SAME SAID SINK.

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