AUG 26
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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FISHBAR.
BEAT. 18/100
2956 N SHEFFIELD AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 26, 2022 · passed with conditions
Failed 6 of 22 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
22
10 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
97
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Feb 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (QUARTZ) AT THE INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZED AT A MINIMUM OF 50 TO 200 PPM. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-RICE 48.9F, SHRIMP 51.9F, CARBAGE (MIX) 47.8F, SALAD DRESSING 52.2F, TOMATOES 49.6F, MILK 40F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 46 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $188.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED THE TEMPERATURE OF THE SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 51.4F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NOTED EMPLOYEE DRINKS STORED AT THE SAME REFRIGERATION UNIT AS CUSTOMER FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN STORE THEIR FOOD.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE AND/OR REPLACE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAKING AT BOTTOM U-JOINT PIPE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE, ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING TILES AND FANS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE.
JAN 192021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 19
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
INCOMPLETE EQUIPMENT FOR THE VOMIT/DIAHREA CLEAN-UP WRITTEN PROCEDURE. MISSING ITEMS SUCH AS EFFECTIVE SANITIZER ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT LISTED ON THE WRITTEN VOMIT/DIAHREA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
-CEMENT FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE CAGE IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED DAMAGED AND COVERED WITH RAW WOOD. MUST REPAIR CEMENT FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE, REMOVE RAW WOOD.---- ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED UNDER THE BASEMENT STAIRWELL AND THE BASEMENT CLOSET MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS FOR THE BUSINESS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
JAN 112021FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 11
2021
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
INCOMPLETE EQUIPMENT FOR THE VOMIT/DIAHREA CLEAN-UP WRITTEN PROCEDURE. MISSING ITEMS SUCH AS EFFECTIVE SANITIZER ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT LISTED ON THE WRITTEN VOMIT/DIAHREA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREPARED TCS FOODS IN THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE. PREPARED GUMBO WITH A PREPARATION DATE ONLY OF 1/1, PREPARED CHOWDER WITH A PREPARATION DATE OF 1/9. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED UNDER THE BASEMENT STAIRWELL AND THE BASEMENT CLOSET MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS FOR THE BUSINESS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----CEMENT FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE CAGE IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED DAMAGED AND COVERED WITH RAW WOOD. MUST REPAIR CEMENT FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE, REMOVE RAW WOOD. CARDBOARD USED AS LINER UNDER THE BASEMENT LIQUOR CABINET. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AS FLOOR LINER.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OF CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #2315806 FROM 10-11-19 NOT CORRECTED. #37-NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME. 39- NOTED MISSING LIDS AT THE ICE BIN AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS.#55- NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE AND SHELVES USED FOR DRY STORAGE THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 112019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violationsDETAILS
OCT 11
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-FISH 47.8F,/48.2F, SHRIMP 53.1F, FISH SPREAD 48.7F, CEVICHE 46F, CESAR DRESSING (HOME MADE WITH EGGS) 45.7F, CURRY PASTE/MAYO DRESSING 48.4F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 9 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $55.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (SHELLFISH, HOMEMADE MAYO WITH RAW EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NOTED MISSING LIDS AT THE ICE BIN AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE AND SHELVES USED FOR DRY STORAGE THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED MISSING SOME LIGHT BULB AND PROTECTIVE SHIELDING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING BULBS WITH PROTECTIVE SHIELDING.
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MAY 222018FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 22
2018
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING. 0PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOUND SODA PLASTIC SODA LINES/TUBING AT BASEMENT FASTENED TO SEWER PIPING. ALSO, SODA LINES NOT CLEAN WITH RESIDUE DUE TO SEWER LINE DRIPPING. MUST SANITIZE SODA LINES AND RELOCATE THEM NOT UNDER SEWER PIPING. FOUND SODA SYRUP/BAG IN A BOX RACK SYSTEM UNDER SEWER PIPING. MUST RELOCATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-005A.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES AND ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 22018PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
APR 2
2018
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABEL. MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES AND ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 232018FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 23
2018
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS BEING STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED A CONTAINER WITH RAW SHRIMP AND COOKED LOBSTERS WITH A TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 47.9F TO 51.1F. ALSO OBSERVED COOKED BROWN RICE AT 68.3F STORED INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS VALUE OF $210 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. WHEN FILING LEFT COMPARTMENT SINK AND RELEASED WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO USE DISH MACHINE OR THE OTHER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABEL. MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES AND ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 82017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 8
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED BOWLS AND CUPS BEING USED TO DISPENSE DRY INGREDIENTS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE FROM SPLASH GUARD AT LEFT SIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED THAT A MAJORITY OF THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN RECORD OF COMPLETION ON SITE.
DEC 92016FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 9
2016
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED FOODS (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION AND STORAGE. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND ICE SHOOT/BIN WITH BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO ICE AND ON ALL ICE CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL ICE AND FIND ALTERNATIVE ICE SOURCE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GREASE WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE ON TOP OF CONTAINERS AND SIDES. BAG OF GARBAGE DEBRIS ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GARBAGE, REMOVE ALL GREASE AND CLEAN ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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
INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN TWO DOOR FREEZER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST REPLACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING VENT ABOVE THE MOP SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHTING INSIDE THE TALL TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD CONTACT AREAS.IE: FRONT CLEAN DISH STORAGE.
JUN 102016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 10
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND SMALL LEAK AT EXPOSED HAND SINK HOT WATER LINE. MUST REPAIR.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
OCT 292015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 29
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OUTSIDE STORAGE FLOOR WITH DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6"OFF THE FLOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CAULKING BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL IN POOR REPAIR AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON IT.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
OCT 282015FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 28
2015
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD(ICE)NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.WE(MANGER, CHEF AND MYSELF)OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID UNIT SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN THE KNIFE RACK AND WALL,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADDITION KNIFE RACK FOR THE KITCHEN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OUTSIDE STORAGE FLOOR WITH DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6"OFF THE FLOOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CAULKING BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL IN POOR REPAIR AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON IT.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS NOT PROPERLY STORED.FOUND A PAIR OF SHOES ON TOP THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER,IN THE KITCHEN.PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORE AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS.
NOV 72014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 7
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY FOOD STORAGE RACKS INSIDE FRONT BAR COOLER. MUST REPAINT/REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION IN FRONT OF 3-COMAPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
APR 212014PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
APR 21
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. NOTED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE SLIMY BLACK AND BROWN SUBSATANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE REMOVED ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER CLEANED AND SANITIZED ICE MACHINE DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
KNIVES STORED ON BETWEEN PREP LINE COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FOOD PREPARATION LINE COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN AT FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
SEP 62013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 6
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
AUG 132013PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 13
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
WE OBSERVED (6-8) CONTAINERS OF PORTION SIZED OYSTERS,MUSSELS,CLAMS HELD INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREAS LACKING THE REQUIRED SHELLFISH TAG. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID SHELLFISH-TOTAL COUNT APPROX;29#,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$540.00 PER MANAGER DURING THIS INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (B). "THIS TAG IS REQUIRED TO BE ATTACHED UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY AND THEREAFTER KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS".
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND APPROX:10 #'S OF SQUID ON FOOD PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 58.6F -60.0F.,(NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED FOR SAID FOOD). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOODS AT THIS TIME.THE TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$320.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)..
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
WE OBSERVED THE OYSTER KNIVES USED TO SHUCK SHELLFISH (I.E.MUSSELS,CLAMS,OYSTERS ETC.) STORED IN STANDING WATER IN CONTAINER NEXT TO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGERS THAT THESE MULTI-USE UTENSILS USED FOR SHELLFISH MUST BE WASHED-RINSED-SANITIZED PRIOR TO USAGE TO AVOID ANY KIND OF CONTAMINATION.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
WE OBSERVED A TRASH BIN BLOCKING EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGERS AT THIS TIME THAT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES;REMOVE THE SAID TRASH BIN.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
WE OBSERVED A BREWING TEA UNIT IN BASEMENT AREA OPEN NO LID AND NOT PROTECTED INSTALLED BENEATH TOILET WASTE LINES.THE ICED TEA UNIT "TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION".ALSO,WE OBSERVED CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE NOT PROTECTED AGAINST ANY KIND OF CONTAMINATION ON THE OUTSIDE FRONT PATIO TABLES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Consumer advisory must be posted. Bulk food containers must be labeled to identify product stored.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS.A backflow prevention device is needed for the tea brewing unit.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizing solution.
JUN 272013PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 27
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 53.4F. TAGGED REACH IN COOLER.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE REACH IN COOLER. FOUND 45 POUNDS OF CLAMCHOWDER SOUP INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT 50.OF, 52.3F, AND 51.0F. ALSO, 1 POUND BEEF AT 62F,1 DOZEN EGGS AT 52F, AND 10POUNDS DRESSING AT 58.7F. CITATION ISSUED. 65 POUNDS FOOD DISPOSED. VALUE AT $200.00.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
FEB 222011FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 22
2011
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. ALL COOLERS, FREZEER, AND WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE TURNED ON.MUST MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)-NO CITATION ISSUED,NOT OPERATING.
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. MUST PROVIDE THRESHOLD FOR ELECTICAL/ELEVATOR DOOR, IN BASEMENT AREA.
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. SWEEP FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA,THROUGHOUT.
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.REPAIR CRUMBLE BRICKS IN BASEMENT AREA,ALSO IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM UNDER THE BASEMENT STAIRCASE.ALSO MUST SEAL WALL (EAST)IN ELECTRICAL/ELEVATOR ROOM.
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. ADDITINAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM.
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