EL HEFE.

Chicago Health Dept

15 W HUBBARD ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

16 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Apr 2023.

Last inspected Apr 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 12

2023

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FLY TAPE ABOVE PREP AREA. INSECT CONTROL 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.

Minor Sanitation

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

CRATES USED TO ELEVATE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST REPALCE WITH SHELVING THAT IS EASY TO MONITOR DEBRIS UNDERNEATH, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-ABSROBENT, AND DURABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR 1ST FLOOR BATHROOM AND AROUND MAIN BAR DRAIN. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-ABSORBENT AND DURABLE SURFACE.

MAR 14

2022

PASS 9 violations

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXES AND OTHER ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STAIRS, NEAR OFFICE, AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR TO ALLOW PROPER CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON 2 DOOR COOLER IN REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED TOILET THAT DOES NOT FLUSH IN WOMEN'S CUSTOMER RESTROOM, 1 TOILET THAT DOES NOT FLUSH IN MEN'S CUSTOMER RESTROOM, AND 1 FAUCET NOT WORKING IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. IN STRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLES EXPOSING PIPES AND RUSTY, JAGGED TOILET STALL DIVIDERS IN MEN'S CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED FRYER IN REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FAN IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM INOPERABLE AND COVERED IN DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN PROOF THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 10

2022

FAIL 13 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 66.2F AND WASHBOWL IN WOMEN'S CUSTOMER RESTROOM ALSO MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 67.6F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT PROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED AT BACK BAR MAINTAINING IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM OF CHLORINE. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DISH MACHINE SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF SANITIZING AT BETWEEN 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT BEER CAGE AND NEAR UTILITY SINK AND WATER HEATERS. 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.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXES AND OTHER ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STAIRS, NEAR OFFICE, AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR TO ALLOW PROPER CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON 2 DOOR COOLER IN REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLES EXPOSING PIPES AND RUSTY, JAGGED TOILET STALL DIVIDERS IN MEN'S CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED FRYER IN REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FAN IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM INOPERABLE AND COVERED IN DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

JUL 24

2019

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING LIDS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR, MISSING A BARRIER ABOVE CLEAN UTENSILS RACK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

JUL 23

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND SEVERAL MEATS AND DAIRY ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLERS. 5 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 72.1F, 10 LBS OF BEEF PATTIES AT 62.4F, 8 LBS OF HEAVY CREAM AT 54.6F, 3 LBS OF SALSA AT 54.1, 5 LBS OF FISH AT 58.3F, 5 LBS OF SHRIMP AT 58.1F. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SUCH FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $400. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND TWO PREP COOLERS IN MAIN KITCHEN AT 72.4F, 64.3F, COOLERS ARE USED TO STORE PERISHABLES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN 41F OR LOWER TO ALL COOLERS. COOLERS ARE TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN REPAIRED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING LIDS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR, MISSING A BARRIER ABOVE CLEAN UTENSILS RACK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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OCT 29

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT: -FRONT BAR AND BACK BAR -MENS AND WOMANS REST IN BASEMENT/LOWER LEVEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE IN SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-205.11- OBSERVED BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS AT FRONT BAR AND REAR BAR, BLOCKED WITH LARGE STAINLESS STEEL PAN AND IN USE AS DUMP SINK. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:2,&B)- OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN TOP LOADING REACHING IN COOLER: 85.5F, 5LBS OF GRILLED COOKED CHICKEN, $10.00 48.5F, 1LB OF BRAISED COOKED ONIONS, $5.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 6LBS AT A VALUE OF $15.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COJITA CHEESE, QUESO FRESCO) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15- MUST INSTALL AT MINIMUM 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BOTH BARS TO USE FOR RINSING AND DUMPING/DISCARDING BEVERAGES. MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15(A)- OBSERVED NO COLD WATER DISPENSING FROM 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. ALSO OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP ROOM AREA ADJACENT TO 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11- CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOORING IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11- OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT FIXTURE IN BASEMENT LINEN CLOTHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT FIXTURES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.

JUL 20

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN PROPER DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETED TRAINING ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE POLICY AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN UP MATERIALS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED GRAY AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ACCUMULATING ON UPPER DROP PLATE OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE IN RESERVOIR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE AND DISCARD AFFECTED ICE. OPERATOR CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DARK POCK MARKS IN COOK LINE CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE CUTTING BOARD TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE OIL ACCUMULATING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE LOWER FRYER COMPARTMENT. ALSO NOTED GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BROILER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE WASTE PIPING AT THE BASEMENT HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES LOOSE AND GROUTING WORN IN DISH AREA, IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST AND OIL ACCUMULATING ON THE FILTERS OF THE COOK LINE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD NEAR CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD OR PROVIDE SHATTER RESISTANT BULBS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 20

2017

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DARK GROOVES IN CUTTING BOARD ON FOOD PREP LINE. REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND ALL STANDING WATER REMOVED. CLEAN IN DETAIL FLOOR DRAIN NEAR ICE MACHINES. FLOORS IN AN AROUND MOP SINK. CLEAN ALL FLOORS AROUND GREASE TRAP AND ELIMINATE ALL STANDING WATER. CLEAN ALL FLOORS OF NORTHEAST CORNER OF BASEMENT. CLEAN ALL FLOORS OF NORTHWEST CORNER OF BASEMENT. CLEAN ALL FLOORS OF ELECTRICAL ROOMS, UNDER SODA SYRUPS, UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES CONTAINING TOILET PAPET AND GARBAGE BAGS, UNDER ALL PALLETTES OF BEER STORAGE ROOMS. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING WALLS IN DISREPAIR: OBSERVED WALL ACCROSS FROM MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR. RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED WALL BEHIND SODA SYRUPS WITH LARGE HOLES IN WALLS AND HOLES IN WALLS BEHIND IN HALLWAY BEHIND ADJACENT BEER COOLER. REPAIR ALL HOLES AND RESTORE WALLS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED ROUND HOLES IN CEILING OF KEG COOLER. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ITEMS STOERED IN VARIOUS FOOD STORAGE AREAS. ALL EMPLOYEE ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED IN LOCKERS AND STAFF BATHROOMS PROVIDED AWAY FROM FOOD

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED AC UNIT LEAKING INTO LARGE GARBAGE CAN. REPAIR AC UNIT TO ELIMINATE LEAKING CONDITION.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN HALLWAY NEAR OFFICE AREA. MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN HALLWAY FREE AND CLEAR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED NORTHEAST ROOM OF BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. ALL STORED ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED A LEAST 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALLS AND 6 INCHES OFF OF GROUND. ALL DRY STORAGE ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED IN AN AREA WITH SMOOTH WALLS CEILINGS AND FLOORS. NO DRY STORAGE FOOD RELATED ITEMS (INCLUDING WIPING CLOTH, TO GO CONTAINERS, NAPKINS ETS) CAN BE STORED IN PARTS OF BASEMENT THAT ARE UNFINISHED. MAINTAIN ALL AREAS IN A CLUTTER FREE ENVIRONMENT FOR ADEQUATE PEST CONTROL ACCESS AND TREATMENT. OBSERVED BEER CLOSETS WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR. CLEAN AND MAITNAIN ALL BEER STORAGE AREAS. ALL BEER NEEDS TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS ON PROPER SHLEVING. OBSERVED CASES OF BEER IN BEER WALK IN COOLER ON FLOOR. BEER NEED TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES AWAY FROM FLOOR ON PROPER SHELVING.

JUL 18

2017

FAIL 7 violations 2 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 REAR DOOR LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA OFF OF KITHCEN NOT RODENTPROOF WITH OVER 1/4 INCH GAP AT BASE OF DOOR. DOOR MUST BE COMPLETLY RODENTPROOF. OBSERVED OVER 100 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT IN NORTHWEST ROOM CONTAINING KEGS NEXT TO KEG COOLER. OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP. OBSERVED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND IN NORTH EEST CORNER OF NORTHEEST ROOM OF BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL RAT DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE ALL FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AND ELIMINATE ALL COCKROACH ACTIVTY. MUST RODENTPROOF REAR DOOR. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DARK GROOVES IN CUTTING BOARD ON FOOD PREP LINE. REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

Critical Pest Activity

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

FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND ALL STANDING WATER REMOVED. CLEAN ALL ORGANIC MATERIAL UNDER ICE MACHINE AND CLEAN IN DETAIL FLOOR DRAIN NEAR ICE MACHINES. FLOORS IN AN AROUND MOP SINK. CLEAN ALL FLOORS AROUND GREASE TRAP AND ELIMINATE ALL STANDING WATER. CLEAN ALL FLOORS OF NORTHEAST CORNER OF BASEMENT INCLUDING ALL RAT DROPPINGS AND UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS. CLEAN ALL FLOORS OF NORTHWEST CORNER OF BASEMENT. CLEAN ALL FLOORS OF ELECTRICAL ROOMS, UNDER SODA SYRUPS, UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES CONTAINING TOILET PAPET AND GARBAGE BAGS, UNDER ALL PALLETTES OF BEER STORAGE ROOMS. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING WALLS IN DISREPAIR: OBSERVED WALL ACCROSS FROM MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR. RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE, OBSERVED WALL AROUND AND BEHIND GREASE TRAP IN DISREPAIR. RESTORE WALL TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANBLE SURFACE. OBSERVED WALL BEHIND SODA SYRUPS WITH LARGE HOLES IN WALLS AND HOLES IN WALLS BEHIND IN HALLWAY BEHIND ADJACENT BEER COOLER. REPAIR ALL HOLES AND RESTORE WALLS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED ROUND HOLES IN CEILING OF KEG COOLER. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ITEMS STOERED IN VARIOUS FOOD STORAGE AREAS. ALL EMPLOYEE ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED IN LOCKERS AND STAFF BATHROOMS PROVIDED AWAY FROM FOOD.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED AC UNIT LEAKING INTO LARGE GARBAGE CAN. REPAIR AC UNIT TO ELIMINATE LEAKING CONDITION.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN HALLWAY NEAR OFFICE AREA. MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN HALLWAY FREE AND CLEAR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED NORTHEAST ROOM OF BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. ALL STORED ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED A LEAST 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALLS AND 6 INCHES OFF OF GROUND. ALL DRY STORAGE ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED IN AN AREA WITH SMOOTH WALLS CEILINGS AND FLOORS. NO DRY STORAGE FOOD RELATED ITEMS (INCLUDING WIPING CLOTH, TO GO CONTAINERS, NAPKINS ETS) CAN BE STORED IN PARTS OF BASEMENT THAT ARE UNFINISHED. OBSERVED NORTHWEST CORNER ROOM WITH GARBAGE INCLDING BROKEN BEER BOTTLES AND LARGE TUB OF STANDING WATER. ROOM MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND LARGE TUB OF STANDING WATER REMOVED. ALL BROKEN BEER BOTTLES AND GARABAGE MUST BE REMOVED. MAINTAIN ALL AREAS IN A CLUTTER FREE ENVIRONMENT FOR ADEQUATE PEST CONTROL ACCESS AND TREATMENT. OBSERVED BEER CLOSETS WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR. CLEAN AND MAITNAIN ALL BEER STORAGE AREAS. ALL BEER NEEDS TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS ON PROPER SHLEVING. OBSERVED CASES OF BEER IN BEER WALK IN COOLER ON FLOOR. BEER NEED TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES AWAY FROM FLOOR ON PROPER SHELVING.

DEC 1

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE BOTH ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AND DISHMACHINE AREA. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE UNCLEAN CEILING TILES.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED DISHWASHER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.

JUN 22

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FUSE ROOM. MUST ELEVATE ALL BOXES/ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.

JUN 16

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

MAIN BAR GLASS MACHINE NOT SANITIZING, AT 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/MAINTAIN SAID GLASS MACHINE, MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE ALL GLASSES/MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT MAIN BAR MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AT MAIN DISHMACHINE OR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

PREP AREA 2-DOOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLER AND COOKLINE MEATS REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS AROUND MOP SINK BY ICE MACHINES ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS/CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FUSE ROOM. MUST ELEVATE ALL BOXES/ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.

MAY 28

2015

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL THE THREE BIG BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PERMANENT LIDS FOR ALL ICE BINS BEHIND THE TWO BARS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER FOR TORTILLA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARDS OR REPLACE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL SURFACE OF (ONE OUT OF TWO) ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT FURNACE ROOM,ELECTRICAL ROOM, STORAGE ROOM FOR THE PARTY. ELEVATE ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECT HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FILTER ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VENT COVER IN ALL WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 10

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING DISHES AT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE OF THE REAR WITH EQUIPMENT NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING (SANITIZING TEMPERATURE WAS 121F) ALSO NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING GLASSES AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE MACHINE AT THE FRONT BAR PREP NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING (TEMPERATURE OF SANITIZER WAS 0PPM). INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 180F OR ABOVE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZER AND 50 PPM AND ABOVE FOR LOW TEMPERATURES ARE ATTAINED. UPON RETURN TO COMPLETE INSPECTION TODAY 4/11/2014 REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED AND REPAIRED THE DISH MACHINE AT THE BAR AND IS NOW READING 100 PPM AT THE BAR AND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER AT THE REAR IS ALSO REPAIRED AND NOW READING 197F. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA TO BE INACCESSIBLE WITH TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR BLOCKING THE SINK AND ALSO THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO ACCESS THE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TO SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIME. NO OTHER HAND WASH SINK IS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA THAT CAN BE USED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REPOSITIONED THE REFRIGERATION UNIT TO MAKE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NOTED NO ORIGINALS OF CITY FOOD CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN,BEANS,BEEF,TACOS,SOUPS ETC).INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE AS REQUIRED BY LAW. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE, DISH WASHER ROOM AND AT THE BARS. MUST ALSO MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE BAR DRY.

SEP 27

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL ICE BINS AT BAR AREAS MISSING COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Facility Condition

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

ICE MAKERS IN BASEMENT ARE LOCATED UNDER SEWER LINES, INSTRUCTED MGR TO INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER/CEILING TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF DUSTY ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A SANITARY MANNER.

NOV 20

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. THE OPEN SEAMS ON THE TOP FRONT PANELS OF THE 3-COMP SINK (DISHROOM), MUST BE SEALED/WELDED. RUSTY GREASE TRAPS MUST BE RE-SEALED. GASKETS OF COOLER DRAWERS ARE RIPPED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN, MUST REPLACE. SINK STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE KITCHEN 3-COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR DOORS OF BAR COOLERS, GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS, MOST SINK DRAINS AT THE BAR, CONDENSERS/COMPRESSORS OF MOST COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL FLOOR DRAINS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. FLOORS ALONG THE WALLBASES BEHIND DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

BATHROOM VENTILATION NOT WAORKING, MUST FIX. LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE BAR HANDSINK & AT THE COLD WATER KNOB OF KITCHEN HANDSINK MUST BE FIXED. A BACK-FLOW DEVICE MUST BE INSTALLED AT THE COFFEE MACHINES, IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

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