Fernando'S Restaurant
Passed most recently but 7 prior failures on record
2025-07-15 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREPARATION TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING AT THE HOT WATER HANDLED OF THE HAND WASHONG SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA, ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLEREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY ...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD STOARGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAINT WALL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD STORAGES ROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A FEW BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS IN FRONT OF KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING. MUST PROVIDE INTENSITY LIGHTING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOMS AT ALL TIMES.
2024-05-08 Pass Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOULBE DOOR SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON FOOD WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON COOLER CONDENSER AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CEILING LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING ABOVE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER LIGHT BULBS MUST WORK ABOVE DISHMACHINE.
2023-10-05 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS IS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER DRAIN PIPE IS LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
GREASE BUILD-UP INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR(WHEELS) OF DEEP FRYER.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
COVERS IS NEEDED IN GARBAGE CONTAINER INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM
2021-05-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 3 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-204.11- MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE REAR AREA WHERE A WORKING OVEN, ON/OPERATING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, IS BEING USED OR REMOVE OVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
: 6-201.11-- NOTED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN THE SIDE PREP AREA REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA WH...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
2021-04-22 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 19 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION. EMPLOYEES ON SITE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES OR KNOWLEDGE OF ANY REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES POSTED ON SITE OR A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED AT THE END OF THE INSPECTION. REVIEWED THAT A CITY OF...
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY VERIFIED BY ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE AND ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR SUCH AN EVENT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE REAR AREA WHERE A WORKING OVEN, ON/OPERATING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, IS BEING USED OR REMOVE OVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE NON-ICE CONTACT SURFACE OF THE OPENING OF THE ICE MACHINE BIN WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED SEVERAL PREPARED TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT COOLERS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN, BEANS,FLAN,PORK AND STUFFED POBLANOS WITH NO DATES. OTHER FOODS WITH PREPARATION DATES ONLY. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED TCS FOO...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
THE BUSINESS USES A VIRTUAL MENU ONLY THAT DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD(CARNE ASADA/STEAK A COOK TO ORDER FOOD) MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, SUCH AS RICE, BEANS ETC. MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST NOT USE WET PAPER TOWELS AS LINER INSIDE THE CUT LIME CONTAINER AT THE BAR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED POROUS ROCK/STONE BOWLS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND BEING HEATED IN A REAR AREA OVEN TO BE USED AS AN EMPLOYEE STATED FOR FOOD SERVICE OF BARBOCOA AND CHICKEN. MUST REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES AND MUST NOT USE AS FOOD SERVICE DISHWARE. UNABLE T...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED THE TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL UNUSED, UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT BOTH REAR STORAGE AREAS MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS AND ORGANIZED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN THE SIDE PREP AREA REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE CLEAN POT...
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER THAT ARRIVED AT THE END OF THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 11-13-19 REPORT #2345622 NOT CORRECTED. #52- 5-403.12- MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN HOSES ATTACHED TO POP GUNS DISPENSERS AT BAR AREA.HOSES MUST DRAIN ON FLOOR DRAINS. #55- 6-201.11--CEMENT FLOOR AT REAR STORAGE AREA UNEVEN,NOT ...
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED VISIBLE TO THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS FROM INSPECTION #2345622 ON 11-13-19. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2019-11-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM HANDLING DIRTY DISHES/GLASSES AND PUT THEM THRU THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE (RINSED HIS HANDS WITH WATER SPRAY) AND WITHOUT PROPER HAND WASHING HANDLED AND STORED CLEAN DISHES. MUST WASH HANDS ONLY AT HANDWASHING SI...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR FOR HANDWASHING DUE TO NO DRAIN PIPES INSTALLED UNDER THE SAID SINK. SINK HAS A FAUCET WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, HOWEVER WHEN IN USE WATER WILL DRAIN FROM SINK ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD(CARNE ASADA/STEAK A COOK TO ORDER FOOD) MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
WASTE PIPE(FEW INCHES) BY THE ICE MACHINE MUST BE ENCASED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
KNIVES ARE STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,MUST PROVIDE KNIFE RACK
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE MIDDLE DOOR OF THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST PROVIDE A LOCKER FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER AT HALLWAY BY WASHROOMS EXCESS TO CUSTOMERS.DOOR MUST BE LOCKET AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,AND REAR STORAGE.ALSO PREP TABLE BASE IS RUSTY UNABLE TO CLEAN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN HOSES ATTACHED TO POP GUNS DISPENSERS AT BAR AREA.HOSES MUST DRAIN ON FLOOR DRAINS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CEMENT FLOOR AT REAR STORAGE AREA UNEVEN,NOT SMOOTH NOT CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
2018-12-17 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2018-12-10 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 2 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS AT FOLLOWING AREAS: 20 MICE DROPPINGS BY DINING AREAS UNDER FURNITURE, 20 DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT PREPARATION AREAS BY WALK IN COOLER, 20 DROPPING BEHIND WALK IN COOLER AND 10 DROPPINGS BY ...
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 9-5-18. INSPECTION # 2214034. VIOLATION 55. 6-210.11 FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT REAR LIQUOR AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST COVER MAKE WALLS/CEILING SMOOTH AND E...
2018-09-07 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 4 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-201.11 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012(A)MUST PROVIDE.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-210.11 FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT REAR LIQUOR AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST COVER MAKE WALLS/CEILING SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
2018-09-05 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-201.11 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRORITY FOUNDTION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012(A)MUST PROVIDE.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-203.14 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(C) MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-210.11 FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT REAR LIQUOR AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST COVER MAKE WALLS/CEILING SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
2017-11-03 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST PROVIDE FINISHED WALLS AND CEILING IN ALL STORAGE AREAS, WHERE LIQUOR, FOOD AND EQUIPMENT ARE STORED. WALL AND CEILINGS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
2017-10-31 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 6 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY INSIDE FACILITY. OBSERVED DROPPINGS, TOO NUMEROUS TO COUNT THROUGHOUT FACILITY, IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.OBSERVED A QUARTER INCH C...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ONE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN HALLWAY WITH PUBLIC WASHROOM ACCESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LOCK TO SECURE WALK-IN COOLER AND FOOD. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS SHELF LINER IN SIDE PREP ROOM. MUST MAINTAIN SHELVING TO IN GOOD CONDITION, SMOOTH AND EASILY...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST SEAL GAPS IN WALL WHERE IT MEETS THE FLOOR AROUND "TACO BAR" COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE MISSING COVING AT DOORWAY BETWEEN KITCHEN AND SIDE PREP. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS FLOOR COVERING IN WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH, N...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED UNFINISHED WALLS AND CEILINGS AT THE SIDE PREP/DRY STORAGE AND REAR PREP/STORAGE AREAS. UNFINISHED CEILING ABOVE MAIN PREP AND UTENSIL WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FINISH ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS TO MAKE THEM SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED ...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE SIDE PREP AREA WITH 3 PREP TABLES, BLENDER, CAN OPENER AND CUTTING BOARDS BY THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK INSIDE ALL PREP AREAS. MUST ALSO REROUTE DRAIN FROM ABOVE BAR EXPOS...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA WHERE MAINTENANCE MATERIALS ARE BEING STORED. MUST ARRANGE THESE MATERIALS SO THERE IS ACCESS TO BACK WALL FOR PEST CONTROL AND CLEANING.
2017-09-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE. MUST PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROPRIATE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ONE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN HALLWAY WITH PUBLIC WASHROOM ACCESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LOCK TO SECURE WALK-IN COOLER AND FOOD.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED UNFINISHED WALLS AND CEILINGS AT THE SIDE PREP/DRY STORAGE AND REAR PREP/STORAGE AREAS. UNFINISHED CEILING ABOVE MAIN PREP AND UTENSIL WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FINISH ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS TO MAKE THEM SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE SIDE PREP AREA WITH 3 PREP TABLES, BLENDER, CAN OPENER AND CUTTING BOARDS BY THE WALK IN COOLER. NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA WITH GAS OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK INSI...
2017-08-24 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER BY THE DRY STORAGE AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 44.5F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:- CHICKEN 45.3F, BEEF 44.6F, EGGS 43.8. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 40 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $700 THROUGH DENATURING...
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE BAR HAND WASH SINK.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED OVER 75 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE DRY STORAGE AREAS, BY THE ICE MACHINE ROOM, ELECTRICAL ROOM AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED SIDE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH OPENING TO OUTSIDE AT BO...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE. MUST PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROPRIATE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ONE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN HALLWAY WITH PUBLIC WASHROOM ACCESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LOCK TO SECURE WALK-IN COOLER AND FOOD.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE CHUTE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY WHERE MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND. UNFINSIHED FLOOR AND OPEN STORM DRAIN IN REAR PREP/STORAGE ROOM. MUST FINISH FLOOR TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND PROPERLY CAP OR COVER STORM DRAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED UNFINISHED WALLS AND CEILINGS AT THE SIDE PREP/DRY STORAGE AND REAR PREP/STORAGE AREAS. UNFINISHED CEILING ABOVE MAIN PREP AND UTENSIL WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FINISH ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS TO MAKE THEM SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE SIDE PREP AREA WITH 3 PREP TABLES, BLENDER, CAN OPENER AND CUTTING BOARDS BY THE WALK IN COOLER. NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA WITH GAS OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK INSI...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE REAR PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA AND SIDE DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST AND TO FACILITATE CLEANING...MUST ELEVATE ALL FOOD/DRINK ITEMS 6" OF...
2016-08-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND WALL NOT FINISHED AT MAIN KITCHEN.(EXPOSED DRY WALL). MUST SEAL EXPOSED DRY WALL AT MAIN KITCHEN.(FRONT)
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS. MUST INSTALL.
2016-08-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FOUND WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. COLD HOLDING AT 50.3F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. TAGGED WALK IN COOLER.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 105 POUNDS OF SUPREMO CHIHUAHUA CHEESE AT 49.8F, 10 POUNDS SALSA AT 49.7F, 10 POUNDS MAYO AT 50.1F, AND 9 DOZEN EGGS AT 49.8F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. DISP...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND WALL NOT FINISHED AT MAIN KITCHEN.(EXPOSED DRY WALL). MUST SEAL EXPOSED DRY WALL AT MAIN KITCHEN.(FRONT)
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS. MUST INSTALL.
2015-09-18 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2014-02-20 Pass Short Form Complaint 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE REAR 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. MUST REPAINT REPLACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES ABOVE STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. WATER DEMAGE CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS IN BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
2014-01-29 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE REAR 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. MUST REPAINT REPLACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES ABOVE STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. WATER DEMAGE CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS IN BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
2013-06-18 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON RACKS.(MUST STORE INVERTED).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR STORAGE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND REAR STORAGE NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.
2012-07-18 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 5 ▾
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM 7-9-12 NOT CORRECTED. #29-#33-DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE RACKS IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS, AND WIRE RACKS IN THE BEER/WINE COOLER.#34-OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE. VINYL FLOOR TILE I...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
METAL RACK SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER (NORTH SIDE) AND LIQUOR REACH-IN COOLER BADLY RUSTED. MUST REMOVE RUST, REPAINT/RE-SEAL OR REPLACE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL UNUSED COOLERS, PILED WOOD, UNUSED METAL EQUIPMENT, AWNING STORED ON REAR PATIO THAT IS POTENTIAL FOR RODENT HARBORING MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
2012-07-09 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 8 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT 51.3F. NO FOODS IN COOLER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. CERTIFIED MANAGER PERFORMED THE PROPER CORRECTIVE ACTION AND STATES ALL FOODS IN COOLER WERE DISCARDED WHEN COOLER WAS DISCOVERED TO NOT BE WORKING. COOLER TAGGED HELD FO...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 30 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER UNUSED REAR BAR AND PRIVATE PARTY ROOM. 30 TO 40 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT REAR LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM UNDER ALL STORED ITEMS. OBSERVED OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT ENCLOSED REAR OUTD...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 4-26-10 NOT CORRECTED. #33-DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE RACKS IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS, AND WIRE RACKS IN THE BEER/WINE COOLER.#34-OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE. VINYL FLOOR TILE IN DIS...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SIDES OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE. COOKS LINE EXHAUST HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST. INTERIOR REAR TALL REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS ON COOKS LINE NEXT TO FRYERS AND LINE COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS MUST HAS PROPER ATTACHED DRAINAGE LINES TO FLOOR DRAIN.
2010-04-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 5 ▾
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 MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES O...
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE RACKS IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS, AND WIRE RACKS IN THE BEER/WINE COOLER.
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. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE. VINYL FLOOR TILE IN DISREPAIR UNDERNEATH THE COOLERS. MUST REPL...
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. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM, RESTROOMS NEAR THE BACK BAR. MUST REPLACE.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. THE VENTILATION FANS FOR THE RESTROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
2010-02-02 Fail No Entry ▾
No violations found.
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