Chicago
28
BEAT

El Jardin Restaurant

3333-3339 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657 · Lakeview · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
28/100

Passed most recently but 9 prior failures on record

Inspections
23
10 passed
Last Inspected
2025-05-14
Pass Rate
43%
9 failures
Score
28/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-05-14)
Failed 9 inspections (2024, 2023, 2023...)
Sanitation issues found across 50 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 15 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 50×
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Pest Activity critical 15×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Facility Condition serious
Chemical Safety minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2025-05-14 Pass Canvass
2
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE FRONT BAR NEAR THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO HAVE A SIGNIFICANT LEAK FROM THE DRAIN PIPE OF THE HAND SINK. WATER LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR, BUT HAND SINK IS STILL FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED LEAKING BASE OF FAUCET WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON FROM SCRAPE SINK...

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED BOTH MANAGERS TO NOT HAVE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS TO COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.

2024-04-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2024-04-11 Fail Canvass
1
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DIS...

2023-05-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2023-03-27 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 1
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASHING SINK IS INSTALLED BETWEEN PREP AND DISHROOM ROOM. FAR FROM PREP AREA WERE RAW,COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOOD IS PREPARED. AKWARD TO WALK-TO HANDWASHING SINK. MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE TOWELS, AT M...

2023-03-15 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM HANDLING DIRTY DISHES/GLASSES AND PUT THEM THRU THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND WITHOUT PROPER HAND WASHING HANDLED AND STORED CLEAN DISHES ALSO WALKED IN THE KITCHEN AND START TO PREP. OBSERVED THE COOK ENTERING KITC...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASHING SINK IS INSTALLED BETWEEN PREP AND DISHROOM ROOM. FAR FROM PREP AREA WERE RAW,COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOOD IS PREPARED. AKWARD TO WALK-TO HANDWASHING SINK. MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE TOWELS, AT ...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. GAP OF 1/4" AT BOTTOM OF DOORS AT FRONT PATIO. REPAIR ISSUE,TO MINIMIZE PEST AND INSECT ENTRY

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

HANDWASHING SINK BETWEEN DISHROOM AND PREP AREA SLOWLY DRAINING.PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT SECOND BAR IS LEAKING.REPAIR ISSUE

serious Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM:4-22-22,REPORT #254718 #39) 3-307.11: NOTED EMPLOYEE USING BOWL WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD. ...

2022-04-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN...

critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

NOTED EMPLOYEE SERVING READY-TO-EAT FOOD (SALSA, CHEESE, LETTUCE) WITH BARE HANDS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. MUST WEAR USE GLOVES, TONGS, OR SPOONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK ALL AND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAMES, INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED EMPLOYEE USING BOWL WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED A HOLE ON THE FLOOR ALONG WITH PIPPING UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP, DISHWASHING AREA, REAR STORAGE WITH WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, AND BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. NOTED PLASTIC PAPER WRAPPED ON FLOOR...

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES AT THE REAR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

2020-09-03 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2020-01-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2020-01-22 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES, PEST CONTROL INVOICES DATED FROM 2017. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

BAR GUN HOLDERS NOT CLEAN/SLIGHT LIQUID BUILD UP INSIDE. MUST CLEAN BAR GUN HOLDERS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINES WATER LINES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ICE MACHINE WATER LINES.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

2019-01-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.12 NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT 3 HAND WASH SINKS (KITCHEN PREP AND BARS). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES PUT THE PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C)

critical Other

FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

NOTED HEAVY BUILD UP ON CONDENSATION UNIT AND SHELVES DRIPPING ONTO FOOD ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES INSIDE THE FREEZER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $40.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS.INSTRUCTED DEFROST AND REPA...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED A THICK BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USES UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING THE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDAT...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP ON WALLS INSIDE THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NAD WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS. -

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER AND INSIDE SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED A GRAYISH AND SLIMY SUBATANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE BARS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. - CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIRS WITH MULTIPLES HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING AND CEILING A...

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND AT THE REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

2017-04-14 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES TO DISPENSE BULK INGREDIENTS (BUILLION, FLOUR, RICE, ETC).

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SPLASH GUARDS ON THE FRYER AND AS SHELF LINING UNDER THE COOK LINE. NOTED THE PLASTIC LIDS TO THE SEASONING SHAKERS TO BE IN POOR CONDITION, WITH PLASTIC GNARLED AND UNSMOOTH AND FLAKING OFF IN PIECES. MUST REMOVE CAR...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE STANDING WATER IN MAIN BAR REACH IN BEER COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE STANDING WATER ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR UNDER THE GREASE TRAP.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE DRAIN IS SLOW AT THE REAR KITCHEN HAND SINK. MUST UNCLOG. THE WASTE PIPING IS LEAKING A THE REAR KITCHEN HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR. CEILING FAN IN MEN'S RESTROOM INOPERABLE. MUST REPAIR.

2016-05-24 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-05-17 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 8
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 APPROXIMATELY 10 TO 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE MAIN BAR FLYING OUT OF FLOOR AND SINK DRAINS. LAST PEST CONTROL SERVICE DATED 4-25-16 NOTED NO ACTIVITY AND NOT SERVING FOR FLIES. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT...

serious Food Temperature

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED, SUCH AS BEEF IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 178.9F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

minor Sanitation

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON ALL THREE DOORS OF THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT ON THE COOKS LINE.

minor Sanitation

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

HOLES IN THE WALLS AROUND ELECTRICAL SOCKETS AND MISSING/DAMAGED WALL AT EXIT DOOR OF THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MISSING VENTILATION INSIDE THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AND INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER OR REPAIR THE BROKEN EXTERNAL THERMOMETER.

critical Sanitation

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

FOUL SEWAGE ODOR COMING FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR DRAIN. DID NOT OBSERVE ANY WASTE WATER BACK-UP. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE ODOR.

2015-10-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

NO EXPOSED HAND SINK PROVIDED AT SMALL BAR.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE,ALSO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT SAID SINK. RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE SAID METAL SHELVES

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

WASTE LINE CONNECTION FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN

2015-09-24 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER AT TEMP OF 48.8F; GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF 50.9F, COOLER IN QUESTION MAINTAINS TEMP OF 37.9F; FOUND GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF 50.9F STORED AT DISPLAY COOLER AT P...

serious Sanitation

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

FOOD(ICE)NOT PROTECTED.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

minor Sanitation

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

MESH THAT COVERS VENTS ON CEILING IN PREP AREA ARE BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH.CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.NO EXPOSED HAND SINK PROVIDED AT SMALL BAR.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER CITY PLUM...

minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY KNIVES AREA STORED INSIDE THE KNIFE RACKS.ONLY CLEAN KNIVES MUST BE STORED AT SAID AREA.GREASE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED WHEEL OF EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER.DUST AND DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVES WERE CLEAN DIS...

minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT ARE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,ALSO CEMENT HAS ROUGH SURFACE UNABLE TO CLEAN BEHIND THE FURNACE UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE AT MENTION LOCATION.GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER THE C...

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN AND PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE.HOLES ON CEILING IN BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

minor Sanitation

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

DUST INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

WASTE LINE CONNECTION FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.HAIR MUST BE CONFINED IN PREP AREA BY EVERYONE,INCLUDED MANGER AND OWNERS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS FROM KITCHEN AND STORAGE.ALL PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS.

2014-03-14 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE PREP COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. NOTED CRACKED GLASS DOOR OF 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINKS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA /STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

2013-09-20 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2013-09-16 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 12
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.8F. THE COOLER IS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS STEAK, SOUR CREAM, AND DICED TOMATOES. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECT...

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #18 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1360751 DATED:09/09/2013 WE CONTINUED TO OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN THE DISHWASH AREA, BAR AREAS,DRY STORAGE BASEMENT AREA,TOILET ROOMS,EXTERIOR OUTDOOR PATIO. APPROXIMAT...

critical Pest Activity

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

SEE CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.

minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER NOT LABELED/DATED.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS,BASEMENT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS AND BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS MUST BE REPLACED.REPAIR BOTTOM OF WALK-IN-COOLER DOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED,FROZEN DESSERT MACHINES AT BARS,SHELVINGS AND ATTACHED PREP TABLES AT BARS,INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE,TABLE CAN OPENER,INTERIORS OF CABINETS INSIDE THE TO...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS. MUST KEEP,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY IN BARS,KITCHEN,BASEMENT,DISHROOM AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE NORTH DINING ROOM AND WALL IN KITCHEN BEHIND THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE REPAIRED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS/CEILINGS INSIDE THE DISHROOM,TOILET ROOMS.

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE A BRIGHTER LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKS AT PIPE BENEATH THE 2 COMP SINK IN BASEMENT AREA,REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS THROUGHOUT THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HANDSINK FOR THE EXTERIOR BAR AREA ALSO SAME AREA THE FAUCET USED TO ...

minor Sanitation

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

UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,UNUSED ICE MAKER MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE BASEMENT

2013-09-09 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 14
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.8F. THE COOLER IS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS STEAK, SOUR CREAM, AND DICED TOMATOES. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECT...

critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED RAW STEAK AT 47.7F, SOUR CREAM AT 48.0F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROX: 5# AND 1 GALLON OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $150. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

serious Sanitation

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

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANI...

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 FRUIT FLIES IN THE DISHWASH AREA, BAR AREAS,DRY STORAGE BASEMENT AREA,TOILET ROOMS. APPROXIMATELY 45 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZ...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER NOT LABELED/DATED.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS,BASEMENT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS AND BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS MUST BE REPLACED.REPAIR BOTTOM OF WALK-IN-COOLER DOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED,FROZEN DESSERT MACHINES AT BARS,SHELVINGS AND ATTACHED PREP TABLES AT BARS,INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE,TABLE CAN OPENER,INTERIORS OF CABINETS INSIDE THE TO...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS. MUST KEEP,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY IN BARS,KITCHEN,BASEMENT,DISHROOM AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE NORTH DINING ROOM AND WALL IN KITCHEN BEHIND THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE REPAIRED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS/CEILINGS INSIDE THE DISHROOM,TOILET ROOMS.

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE A BRIGHTER LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKS AT PIPE BENEATH THE 2 COMP SINK IN BASEMENT AREA,REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS THROUGHOUT THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

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

UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,UNUSED ICE MAKER MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE BASEMENT

2013-04-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
3
serious Other

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

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES. (HANDLES RAW BEEF, RAW CHICKEN,ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION.

minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, BEANS,ETC.)

minor Facility Condition

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

FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT MAIN KITCHEN FIXTURES.

2010-10-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #419558 ON 10/18/10 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01- OBS...

critical Pest Activity

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

VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. SEE VIOLATION #14.

serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. SEE VIOLATION #14.

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR THE FLOOR SECTIONS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REGROUT THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR...

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN THE CEILING OF THE DISHWASH AREA. CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE BAR AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE LEAKING DRAIN LINE UNDERNEATH THE LEFT WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. CAULK AND SEAL AROUND BOTH WASHBOWLS IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM.

2010-10-18 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CHILE RELLENOS AT 45.5F, SOUP AT 44.9F, AND SALSA BETWEEN 45-50F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED 5# AND...

serious Sanitation

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

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINES. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH AND RUST ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF BO...

critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSE...

serious Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT LEAKING WATER, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ONTO THE FLOOR BELOW. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GREASE TRAP. SERIOUS VIOLATION ...

serious Facility Condition

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #164636 ON 12/1/09 NOT CORRECTED: 34/01- NOTED MI...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 4 DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE COOKING LINE, THE FAN COVER IN THE DISHROOM COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR THE FLOOR SECTIONS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND ESAILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR ST...

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST COVER THE OPENINGS IN THE CEILING OF THE PREP AREA WHERE THE EXHAUST VENTS ARE LOCATED. CLEAN THE CEILING OF THE DISHWASH AREA. CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE BAR AREA.

minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISHROOM.

minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE THE PILES OF WOOD IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE...

100
Chilam Balam
100
Country Club
50
Xsport Fitness
62
Jimmy Johns
18
Gotham Bagels

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