EL CABALLO LOCCO.

Chicago Health Dept

4024 N KEDZIE AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026), 3 critical violations noted.

15 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Feb 2026 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 10

2026

PASS 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM OF REAR SIDE DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA ALSO OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED BOXES OF LIQUOR STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM, INSIDE WALK-IN LIQUOR COOLER AND BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED WOOD WALLS UNDERNEATH INTERIOR SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING AND WALLS VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL AND FLOOR IN FRONT BAR AREA, REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED AND BROKEN CEILING TILES IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGES AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA, REAR DISWASHING AREA AND INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE PREP COOLERS IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

OCT 19

2023

PASS 15 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN BAR AREA AND IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLER AND INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, HANDSINKS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AND IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING COVER/LID FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH HANDSINK IN THE BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND IN BAR AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AROUND THE DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE MOPSINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. NOTED SOME BOXES AND CLUTTER.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

OCT 13

2022

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED GAP OPENINGS AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE CHEST FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER IN PREP AREA AND BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT BAR AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BROKEN UNUSED COOLER STORED AT REAR ACROSS THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES FOR EASIER CLEANING.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

SEP 1

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED HEALTH POLICY ON SITE NOT SIGNED BY EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE COPIES HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED PROCEDURE BUT NO KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE CHEST AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE OUTSIDE ICE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN WALL OF HALLWAY LEADING TO FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MAR 19

2020

PASS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR NOTED WITH AN OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM DOOR THRESHOLD.

Serious Employee Hygiene

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT-----RAW WOODEN SHELVING ABOVE THE DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH DAMAGED AND BROKEN WOOD. SHELVING AT THE DISH HAND WASHING SINK ALSO DAMAGED WITH OPEN GAPS/CREVICES. MUST REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES SWITCHED AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST HAVE THE HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES CORRECTLY INDICATE THE HOT AND COLD WATER PROVIDED.

Critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE UNUSED COOLER, PILED WOOD AND PLASTIC BINS FROM THE OUTDOOR REAR PATIO AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR BASEBOARD COVING UNDER THE DISH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH OPEN GAPS, CREVICES AND HOLES IS THE BASEBOARD. MUST REPLACE COVING AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS.

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MAR 21

2019

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 14

2019

FAIL 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES IN CABINET UNDER CASHIER BEHIND BAR AND 3 LIVE ROACHES IN PREP AREA AROUND STAND UP COOLER CONDENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CEILING LIGHT BULBS END CAPS MISSING ABOVE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR ALL PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT BULBS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

SEP 5

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES AT BAR AROUND WOOD AND COUNTER TOP. MUST SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES.

AUG 29

2017

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS- 2 AT BAR BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, 2 ON SHELF BY PREP AREA HAND WASH BOWL, 3 INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN PREP 2-DOOR COOLER AT CORNERS/DOOR HINDGES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. MUST SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR DRAIN COVER LOOSE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REATTACH/TIGHTEN FLOOR DRAIN COVER TO FLOOR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES AT BAR AROUND WOOD AND COUNTER TOP AND AT PREP AREA BY HAND WASH BOWL AND WALL. MUST SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES.

JUN 1

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND BAR AS WELL AS THE CEILING TILES IN BOTH RESTROOMS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS FOR 4 LIGHT FIXTURES AT THE CEILING IN THIS SPECIFIED AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE/MINIMIZE EXCESSIVE WEEDS IN THE REAR PARKING LOT AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING AND HARBOURAGE. FOUND EXCESSIVE WEEDS GROWING ALONG ENTIRE FENCE BOUNDARIES IN THE REAR PARKING LOT AREA.

NOV 18

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING FLOOR TILE BY BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

Minor Sanitation

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

UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

MAR 17

2014

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 6

2014

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND INTERIOR PANEL, SIDES AND ALL PARTS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. "HELD POR INSPECTION" TAG PLACED ON ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

Serious Sanitation

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATED. WHILE DRAINING WATER IN MIDDLE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WATER COMING UP LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE AND OBSERVED SEEPAGE FROM TOP OF GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DRAINLINE AND GREASE TRAP TO PREVENT INADEQUATE DISPOSAL OF DRAIN WATER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE BUILT-UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING TILE NOT MAINTAINED IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WORN CEILING TILE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

Minor Sanitation

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

UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHER OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.

FEB 13

2013

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOOD UNDERNEATH THE COUNTER BEHIND THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL COVING 4" THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING AREA,PREP AREA, IN THE KITCHEN AND BEHIND THE BAR. CRACKED FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR,MUST REPLACE. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ,ALL CORNER BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP BOX,BEHIND THE BAR,UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN THE CARPET IN THE DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FILTER BY THE HOOD. STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA AND WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOM. LOOSE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Critical Pest Activity

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

CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT(PERSONAL BELONGINGS,OLD DISHES,ELECTRIC FAN,OLD SINK,OLD CHAIR,SPEAKER,ETC) FROM PREVIOUS OWNER. INSTRUCTED TO ASK PREVIOUS OWNER TO REMOVE ALL PERSONAL BELONGINGS. DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

FEB 4

2013

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

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

FOUND INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. INTERIOR PANEL WITH BLACK MOLDY TYPE SUBSTANCE ALL OVER THE SURFACES AND ON THE INTERIOR PLASTIC LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005A.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BORD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOOD UNDERNEATH THE COUNTER BEHIND THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INSIDE THE CABINET BEHIND THE BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL A COVING 4"THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING AND PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN AND BEHIND THE BAR. CRACKED FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPLACE. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE,ALL CORNER ,BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP BOX, BEHIND THE BAR, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN THE CARPETIN THE DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL ALL THE HOLES,GAP, AND CREVICES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE PREP AREA KITCHEN, AND INSIDE TEH CABINET BEHIND THE BAR,DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FILTER/HOOD (WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP)AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA AND WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOM. LOOSE FAUCET AND LEAKING ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Critical Pest Activity

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

CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. (PERSONNEL BELONGINGS,DRUM,OLD DISHES, ELECTRIC FAN, OLD SINK,OLD CHAIR, SPEAKERS,ETC, FROM THE OLD OWNER). INSTRUCTED TO ASK THE OLD OWNER TO GET HER PERSONNEL BELONGINGS AND REMOVE/DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT /INSECTS HARBORAGE.

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