MAY 6
2015
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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FIREPLACE INN.
BEAT. 23/100
1448 N WELLS ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 6, 2015 · passed
Failed 6 of 11 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
5 passed · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
49
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Apr 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 292015FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 29
2015
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 FRONT BAR AND BAR AT THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1516181 DATED 1/22/2015 NOT CORRECTED:-#30)NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, USE BY DATE OR PREPARED BY DATE. #32)NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK IN FREEZER DOOR AT THE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.#33)NOTED THICK GREASE EMBEDDED INSIDE ELECTRICAL HOUSING OF DEEP FRYER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#35)NOTED A HOLE ON WALL BY THE STAIR WAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT BY THE STAIRWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND RUST INSIDE BEER REFRIGERATION UNIT AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.ALSO NOTED DEEP CUTS ON CUTTING BOARD AT THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED THICK BLACK AND BURNT FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT INSIDE OVEN.ALSO NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING STOVE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NOTED MISSING LIGHT BULB ST THE DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
JAN 222015FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 22
2015
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
NOTED A THINK BROWNISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE INNER LINING AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAILED CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED OVER 8 LIVE ROACHES ON PREP TABLE, ON FLOOR AT THE BAR AND INSIDE ELECTRICAL CONDUITS BY THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, USE BY DATE OR PREPARED BY DATE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK IN FREEZER DOOR AT THE PREP AREA.ALSO NOTED SHELVES AT THE MAIN KITCHEN COUNTERS AND STORAGE AREAS LINED WITH FOIL PAPER AND CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AND MAINTAIN AND NOT TO LINE SHELVES BUT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED THICK GREASE EMBEDDED INSIDE ELECTRICAL HOUSING OF DEEP FRYER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE BAR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED A HOLE ON WALL BY THE STAIR WAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
JAN 152014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 15
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHROOM.
JAN 72014FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 7
2014
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED 4 DRAWER PREP COOLER UNDER THE GRILL WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 43.7F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS AND CHEESE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER: CHICKEN AT 48.7F, HAMBURGERS AT 48.5F, CHEESE AT 48.5F, CRAB CAKES AT 48.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 13# OF FOOD OWRTH $44. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND A SLIMY SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE GROUND IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, AND GREASE ON THE PIPES BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AND DISHROOM AREAS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL THE PREP COOLERS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED IN WITH THE ICE IN THE ICE BINS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS OUTSIDE OF THE ICE BIN.
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MAY 202013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 20
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING ICE BIN COVERS AT MAIN OUTSIDE BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKY DRIP PAN IN MAIN KITCHEN DOUBLE DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CARD BOARD USED TO COVER SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
A GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED TO A WATER SUPPLY LINE WITHOUT A VACUUM BREAKER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
MAY 312012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 31
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
GASKETS OF SALAD COOLER & WALK-IN FREEZER DOORS ARE IN POOR REPAIR, MUST FIX/REPLACE. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED ALSO. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
POOR FLOOR GROUTING AROUND THE KITCHEN AREA & MISSING TILES UNDER FOOD EQUIPMENT (SOUTH WALL OF KITCHEN) MUST BE REPLACED, TO MAKE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
MAY 222012FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 22
2012
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
(7-38-030) FOUND WATER SEEPING PROFUSELY ONTO THE FLOOR (FROM 2-HOLES ON A PIPE UNDER THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE 3-COMP. SINK, IN DISHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX PIPE OR REPLACE. All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
(7-42-090) MINOR VIOLATION #34 (ALL FLOOR AREAS IN PREP & DISHWASH AREA MUST BE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE), FROM 4/20/11 RE-INSPECTION WAS NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. 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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DOOR GASKETS OF SALAD COOLER & WALK-IN FREEZER DOORS ARE IN POOR REPAIR, MUST FIX/REPLACE. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED ALSO. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
POOR FLOOR GROUTING THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AREA; MISSING OR BROKEN TILES BEHIND OR UNDER FOOD EQUIPMENT (WHERE WATER ACCUMULATES) MUST BE REPLACED & FLOOR AT COOK'S LINE MUST BE RE-SURFACED (UNEVEN FLOOR), AND MAKE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
APR 202011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 20
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES COME INTO CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE BEHIND THE BARS. MUST SEPARATE COLD PLATE AND CONSUMABLE ICE. PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS AT ALL BARS.
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. ALL FLOOR AREAS IN THE PREP AND DISHWASH AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
APR 182011FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 18
2011
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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. OUTER OPENINGS ARE NOT RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP BETWEEN BOTH SETS OF DOORS TO THE OUTDOOR PATIO AND A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE SOUTH SIDE ALLEY DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS. APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THE DISHWASH AREA. 5 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED BEHIND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. AFFECTED AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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 #160340 ON 4/21/10 NOT CORRECTED: 34/01- The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CONCRETE FLOOR AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR GREASE TRAP IS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR CRACKED CONCRETE AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST ALSO SEAL OPENINGS IN PATIO FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND HARBORAGE. MUST REPAIR BASEBOARD UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS UNDER 3 COMP SINK. 35/01- The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES ALONG BOTTOM OF NORTH WALL AT THE END OF COOK LINE ON THE SIDE OF THE UPRIGHT TRAULSEN COOLER. 36/01- MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS OVER LIGHTS IN DISHWASHING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. DOOR HANDLE IS MISSING AT THE JORDON 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE. REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE STEAM TABLE. THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES COME INTO CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE BEHIND THE BARS. MUST SEPARATE COLD PLATE AND CONSUMABLE ICE. PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS AT ALL BARS.
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 DUST THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS (ALONG WIRES, ABOVE THE VENTILATION HOOD, ON COOLERS AND COMPRESSORS). DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE STOVE AND VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ALL FLOOR AREAS IN THE PREP AND DISHWASH AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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. SEAL ALL WALL OPENINGS IN THE DISHWASH AREA ESPECIALLY ABOVE THE BASEBOARDS AND CORNERS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE DRAIN LINE HOSES FOR ALL SODA GUNS BEHIND ALL OF THE BARS. REPAIR THE LEAKING WATER LINE NEXT TO THE DISHWASH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
APR 72011FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 7
2011
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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 AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN IN THE COOLER AT 48.2F, CALAMARI AT 44.7F, SOUP AT 43.7F, RIBS AT 44.9F. OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AT 47F, AND RIBS BETWEEN 44-52F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 70# OF FOOD WORTH $400. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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. OUTER OPENINGS ARE NOT RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP BETWEEN BOTH SETS OF DOORS TO THE OUTDOOR PATIO AND A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE SOUTH SIDE ALLEY DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS. APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THE DISHWASH AREA. 5 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED BEHIND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. AFFECTED AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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 #160340 ON 4/21/10 NOT CORRECTED: 34/01- The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CONCRETE FLOOR AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR GREASE TRAP IS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR CRACKED CONCRETE AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST ALSO SEAL OPENINGS IN PATIO FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND HARBORAGE. MUST REPAIR BASEBOARD UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS UNDER 3 COMP SINK. 35/01- The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES ALONG BOTTOM OF NORTH WALL AT THE END OF COOK LINE ON THE SIDE OF THE UPRIGHT TRAULSEN COOLER. 36/01- MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS OVER LIGHTS IN DISHWASHING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. DOOR HANDLE IS MISSING AT THE JORDON 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE. REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE STEAM TABLE. THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES COME INTO CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE BEHIND THE BARS. MUST SEPARATE COLD PLATE AND CONSUMABLE ICE. PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS AT ALL BARS.
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 DUST THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS (ALONG WIRES, ABOVE THE VENTILATION HOOD, ON COOLERS AND COMPRESSORS). DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE STOVE AND VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ALL FLOOR AREAS IN THE PREP AND DISHWASH AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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. SEAL ALL WALL OPENINGS IN THE DISHWASH AREA ESPECIALLY ABOVE THE BASEBOARDS AND CORNERS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE DRAIN LINE HOSES FOR ALL SODA GUNS BEHIND ALL OF THE BARS. REPAIR THE LEAKING WATER LINE NEXT TO THE DISHWASH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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