SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DUSEK'S BOARD AND BEER / PUNCH HOUSE.

YOUR CALL. 50/100

1223-1227 W 18TH ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 22, 2023 · passed

11 of 18 inspections passed, 3 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
11 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
68
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Aug 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 22
2023
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 13
2023
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS ADEQUATELY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND AT AN ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION OF 50 - 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. SERVICED BY ECO LAB AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WALLS IN WALK-IN COOLER FILLED WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. NOTED FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED UNDER PREP SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP FILLED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD SUBSTANCE. MUST SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND CONDENSOR FAN FILLED WITH DUST LOCATED IN WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2562235 CONDUCTED ON 8/16/22. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE ALLEY EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE FAR LEFT CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 16
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A MINOR BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE WITH FOOT NOTE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF, OYSTERS). INSTRUCTED TO ADD A DISCLOSURE WITH A FOOT NOTE ON THE MENU FOR THESE ITEMS. EMPLOYEE ADDED THE DISCLOSURE AND FOOT NOTE TO THE MENUS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED THE ALLEY EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE FAR LEFT CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

NOV 19
2021
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 9
2019
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE HOOD OF THE DISHMACHINE IS RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALLS NOT CLEAN IN THE DISH AREA, AND OVER BY THE OVENS NEED TO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING.

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OCT 26
2018
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 18
2018
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

NOTED SPECIALIZED FOOD PROCESS NOT APPROVED BY REGULATORY(CDPH)AUTHORITY. OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEMS IN VACUUM PACKAGING ON A CART IN LOCKED LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. FOOD ITEMS WERE AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE AND CART HAD JUST BEEN PLACED THERE. NO HACCP/VARIANCE PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE OR CEASE AND DESIST PROCESS. SEE VIOLATION #32

MINORFood Storage & Handling
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOOD ITEMS (PATE, RABBIT, SAUSAGE AND CURED PORK) VACUUM PACKED AND STORED ON A CART IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.MANAGER STATED ITEMS WOULD BE HELD OVER 48 HRS. SPECIALIZED FOOD PROCESS NOT APPROVED BY CDPH. VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH AND SUBMIT REQUEST FOR VARIANCE/HAACP PLAN FOR APPROVAL OR INFORMATION ON HOW TO PROCEED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. APPROX. WT. 54LBS AND VALUE $1200.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 30 SMALL FLYING INSECTS BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA ON WALL, EXTERIOR OF BOTTLES AND COUNTER. ALSO NOTED 12 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALL AND AT CEILING BY DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

MINOREmployee Hygiene
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT DISHES STACKED/STORED ON RACK IN BASEMENT NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK.

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH FOOD GARBAGE AND DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLERS OF FOOD DEBRIS AND AT REAR LIQUOR STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING OF DEBRIS.

JUN 19
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AROUND BULK CONTAINERS/BAGS, OF FLOUR SPILLS AND OTHER DEBRIS.

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

CLEAN WALL BY EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND AREA OF BAR IN BASEMENT OF SPLASHES. REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENT AT WALL ABOVE COFFEE STAION OF 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

JUN 7
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED ON LID, TOP, SIDES AND GROUND AROUND CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AROUND BULK CONTAINERS/BAGS, OF FLOUR SPILLS AND OTHER DEBRIS.

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

CLEAN WALL BY EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND AREA OF BAR IN BASEMENT OF SPLASHES. REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENT AT WALL ABOVE COFFEE STAION OF 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

SEP 1
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALChemical Safety
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

OBSERVED NO 90-DAY SHELL FISH STOCK TAG WITH APPX.15 LBS. OF MUSSELS IN A PAN INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST KEEP 90- DAY TAG WITH PRODUCT UNTIL FINISHED AND SOLD.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX.15LBS.$30.(CRITICAL 7-38-005 B2)

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION. A NEW INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-42-010 B)

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

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELF AND GLASSES ON DINING ROOM TABLES AND COVER SILVER WARE .

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM MEAT WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING SCREW ON DRAWER OF PREP COOLER IN MAIN PREP,BROKEN FAN GUARD COVER INSIDE OF MEAT WALK IN COOLER.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALK IN COOLERS SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVERS,PREP TABLES,DISH RACKS,FRYER CABINETS,POTATOE PEELER,UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREA,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES,ROLLING CART.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLERS,PREP AREA,BAR AREAS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN SAME AREAS.MUST MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR BROKEN CONCRETE AROUND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS WHERE NEEDED.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES AND WALLS IN PREP AREAS & DISH WASHING AREA,MISSING DOOR TO COMPRESSOR ROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA,WAIT STATION AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM HOOD AND WALLS IN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT BAR AREA,LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER

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

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED

MAR 28
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPAIR THE CEILING DRYWALL IN DISREPAIR ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. SEAL THE WALL AT THE CORNER NEAR THE DISHWASH AREA.

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

OBSERVED A TABLE TOP DEEP FRYER UNIT NOT STORED UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REMOV OR STORE THE UNIT UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD.

NOV 29
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE FANS OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER DISH WASHER WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISH MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 10
2016
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A PREP COOLER TOP DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND/OR GREASE DEBRIS; INSIDE OF BOTH FRYERS AND BOTH OVENS, AND INSIDE OF PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDER PREP TABLES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON FANS OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND A FAN COVER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PLUS REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED SOME MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PASTRY AREA, DISH AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED STOCK (BOXES, CLOTHING) ON THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 3
2016
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

OBSERVED A PREP COOLER TOP DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND/OR GREASE DEBRIS; INSIDE OF BOTH FRYERS AND BOTH OVENS, AND INSIDE OF PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDER PREP TABLES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON FANS OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND A FAN COVER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PLUS REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED SOME MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PASTRY AREA, DISH AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED STOCK (BOXES, CLOTHING) ON THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 24
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INVERT ALL GLASSWARE AND WRAP ALL TABLEWARE AT PRESET TABLE SETTINGS OR RESET UPON CUSTOMER SEATING.

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

DEFROST INTERIOR OF SMALL PREP FREEZER IN BASEMENT.

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

REPAIR WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT PAPER GOOD AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVERS IN KITCHEN AND WAIT STATION AREAS. REPAIR AND SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN WAIT STATION.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH WASHING AND PREP AREAS. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN DRY STORAGE AREA.

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

REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND SPRAYER ON KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR CONDENSATION LEAK IN WALK-IN COOLER.

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.

SEP 22
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NO SPLASHGUARDS AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS NEXT TO ICE BINS AT BAR AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. NO ICE BIN COVERS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. KITCHEN CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

REMOVE PEELING PAINT OFF THE WALL NEXT TO COFFEE STATION TABLE AND MAINTAIN WALLS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

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

BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE NEAR THE DISHMACHINE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

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

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. NO SINK STOPPERS AT THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS.

SEP 17
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45.0F. THE COOLER IS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SAUSAGES,COOKED DUCK,OCTOPUS. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED ASSORTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDSOUS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED DUCK,SAUSAGES,PORK BELLY ETC. AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48.0F-53.1F DURING THIS INSPECTION.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED APPROX.23#'S OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $87.00 AS STATED PER CHEF. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

NO SPLASHGUARDS AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS NEXT TO ICE BINS AT BAR AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. NO ICE BIN COVERS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. KITCHEN CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

REMOVE PEELING PAINT OFF THE WALL NEXT TO COFFEE STATION TABLE AND MAINTAIN WALLS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

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

BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE NEAR THE DISHMACHINE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

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

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. NO SINK STOPPERS AT THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS.

AUG 15
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NEED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD.

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

NEED TO FINISH PAINTING WALLS IN BASEMENT RESTROOM,HALLWAY, AND PARTY ROOM.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NEED TO REPAIR LIGHT FIXTURE IN STAIRCASE TO RESTROOMS.

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