FORUM 55.
55 E MONROE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 24 inspections. 18 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 242026PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST ADJUST HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S CUSTOMER'S TOILET ROOM TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING.
3-305.11 : OBSERVED BOXED FOODS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST STORE ON SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN SANDWICH SHOP PREP AREA.
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM BOTH WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP TABLES, GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINETS, PIPES, SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE CABINETS,PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS.
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP WALLS THROUGHTOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS VENTS AND CEILING ABOVE PREP AREAS.
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT WALK PREP AREAS AND WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN.
6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN AND DISH MACHINE AREA.
FEB 172026FAILED17 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER EATING IN FOOD PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO EAT IN A DESIGNATED AREA ONLY.(COS)
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.MUST ADJUST HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S CUSTOMER'S TOILET ROOM TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING.
OBSERVED A SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION OF READY TO EAT COOKED FOODS OBSERVED POOLING LIQUID JUICE ON PLASTIC WRAP OF A PAN OF APPX. 2LBS COOKED BARLEY STORED UNDERNEATH THAWING HAMS ON ROLLING CART INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST STORE IN A PROPER MANNER.APPX. 2LBS. $15.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER NOR DISCLOSURE ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS IN BEST OF LOCAL KITCHEN (EGGS) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPING ON FLOOR AND IN BETWEEN MASSIVE CLUTTER OF ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR AND UNDER DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN OVERFLOW STORAGE AREA,ALSO.APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DISH MACHINE AREA,COFFEE ,BURGERS & BURRITO, SANDWICH SHOP PREP AREAS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/17/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF INSIDE GARBAGE DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
OBSERVED BOXED FOODS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST STORE ON SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN SANDWICH SHOP PREP AREA.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM BOTH WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
OBSERVED BOWLS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOR PLACE IN DISH MACHINE MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP TABLES, GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINETS, PIPES, SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE CABINETS,PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS.
MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP WALLS THROUGHTOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS VENTS AND CEILING ABOVE PREP AREAS.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT WALK PREP AREAS AND WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN AND DISH MACHINE AREA.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 12025PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47.5-54.5F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HAM(48.4-54.5F), BACON(50.7F), HARD BOILED EGG CRUMBLES(51.1F), WATERMELON AND CANTALOUPE CHUNKS(50.1F), CHICKEN(50.9-51.1F), ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS(47.5F) ROASTED BEETS(49.8F), SHREDDED CHEESE(50.7-52.3F), TUNA(50.2F), COUSCOUS SALAD(47.8F), GARBANZO BEAN SALAD(48.6F), PASTA SALAD(52.2F), ROASTED SQUASH(50.0F), BEAN SALAD WITH SLICED TOMATOES(50.7F) AND KALE SALAD(47.7F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $150 WEIGHING 30LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM BOTH DRAIN PIPES OF THE RINSE AND WASH COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH DRAIN PIPES OF RINSE AND WASH COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES IN BOTH DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE ALL MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES IN BOTH DISHWASHING AREAS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
OBSERVED TWO CLUTTERED STORAGE ROOMS IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD WHERE FRYER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD WHERE FRYER IS LOCATED AT AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 22024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTERS AND PREP TABLES THROUGHTOUT MAIN KITCHEN, DISH WASHING AREA, AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE WOMENS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE DISH AREA, IN THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER, AND IN THE MAIN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING.
OBSERVED WET MOPS STORE IN THE BUCKETS IN THE REAR UTILITY CLOSET AND HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE TO ALLOW TO DRY.
OBSERVED INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 22023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Shelf under front cook line not clean, food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
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DEC 162021PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Found main prep kitchen hand sink not draining, instructed manager to keep all sinks in good working order. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030 BY the end of inspection plumber arrived and started working on drain.
BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELELD ( SUGAR, SALT... ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
NOV 82019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
3-603.11: **PF** (A) If an animal FOOD such as beef, EGGS, FISH, lamb, milk, pork, POULTRY, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in READY-TO-EAT form or as an ingredient in another READY-TO-EAT FOOD, the LICENSE HOLDER shall inform CONSUMERS of the significantly increased RISK of consuming such FOODS by way of a DISCLOSURE and REMINDER, as specified in ¶¶ (B) and (C) of this section using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. - (B) DISCLOSURE shall include: (1) description of the animal-derived FOODS, such as “oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),” “raw-EGG Caesar salad,” and “hamburgers (can be cooked to order)”; or (2) Identification of the animal-derived FOODS by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. - (C) REMINDER shall include asterisking the animal-derived FOODS requiring DISCLOSURE to a footnote that states: (1) Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request; (2) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness; or (3) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. OBSERVED RAW FISH ON MENU. SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. FOUND DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE, FOOTNOTE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED. -
6-501.112: **C** Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests FOUND 5-10 DEAD ROACHES LOCATED UNDER DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. -
3-307.11: **C** Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination FOUND HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN MIDDLE OF FOOD PREPARATION TABLE OF TACO JOINT/PRELUDE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. -
4-301.16: **C** Sink Used for Food Preparation FOUND NO FOOD PREPARATION SINK IN THE FOLLOWING FOOD PREPARATION AREAS: TACO JOINT/PRELUDE AND SWEET BABY RAY/FOOD WORKS. MUST PROVIDE A MINNIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE. SAID SINK IS REQUIRED IN ANY FOOD PREPARATION AREA. -
5-402.12: **C** Grease Trap FOUND GREASE TRAP LOCATED NEXT TO GREASE FILTER LEAKING GREASE. OBSERVED GREASE TRAP RUSTED THROUGHOUT FLOOR PORTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
5-501.17: **C** Toilet Room Receptacles, Covered FOUND UNCOVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE FOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM. -
5-501.113(A): **C** Covering Receptacles (Inside) FOUND INDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLES UNCOVERED. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AT ALL TIMES. -
6-303.11: **C** Intensity- Lighting FOUND BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB IN UTILITY CLOSET. FOUND MISSING LIGHT BULB IN 2 ENTRY WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT. -
FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2320942 6-501.111: **PF** Controlling Pests (Pest Activity, Harborage)FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 - 12 LIVE ROACHES BEHIND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHINNG AREA. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. THE PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM PEST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA. . PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. - FACILITY WAS SERVICED BY THE PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. OBSERVED 4 ROACHES AT THIS TIME. VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED DURING THE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 12019FAILED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE RUNNING WATER OVER FROZEN SEAWEED CONTAINER IN HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRIENDS RAMEN FOOD PREPERATION AREA. FOUND SOILED WHISK IN HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN PRELUDE/TACO JOINT FOOD PREPERATION AREA. A HANDWASHING SINK MAY NOT BE USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED RAW FISH ON MENU. SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. FOUND DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE, FOOTNOTE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 - 12 LIVE ROACHES BEHIND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHINNG AREA. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. THE PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM PEST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA. . PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND 5-10 DEAD ROACHES LOCATED UNDER DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN MIDDLE OF FOOD PREPARATION TABLE OF TACO JOINT/PRELUDE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOUND NO FOOD PREPARATION SINK IN THE FOLLOWING FOOD PREPARATION AREAS: TACO JOINT/PRELUDE AND SWEET BABY RAY/FOOD WORKS. MUST PROVIDE A MINNIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE. SAID SINK IS REQUIRED IN ANY FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
FOUND RINSE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. PROFUSELY LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND GREASE TRAP LOCATED NEXT TO GREASE FILTER LEAKING GREASE. OBSERVED GREASE TRAP RUSTED THROUGHOUT FLOOR PORTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND UNCOVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE FOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
FOUND INDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLES UNCOVERED. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AT ALL TIMES.
FOUND BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB IN UTILITY CLOSET. FOUND MISSING LIGHT BULB IN 2 ENTRY WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT.
AUG 102018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE ON THE MENUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT LOCATED ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 192018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HUMMUS, CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED AT THE CUSTOMER SERVING COLD HOLDING STATION IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA; 6 LBS OF HUMMUS AT 58F-59F, 8 LBS OF TUNA SALAD AT 54.7F, 15 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 53.6F-57.2F, 5 DOZEN BOILED EGGS AT 51.3F, 10 LBS OF FRUIT SALAD AT 54.0F, AND 10 LBS OF CHEESE AT 50.5F-52.9F, ALSO OBSERVED 5 LBS OF COOKED PORKED IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 120.2F. PER CHEF ALL ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $402.50. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND ALL HOT HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED RUST ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN THE ROOM BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AND FLOORS WITH STANDING WATER LOCATED UNDER THE POTS AND PANS SHELVE ACROSS FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT LOCATED ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING LOCATED IN THE WALK IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 182017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SEVERAL BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED THE GASKETS OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE EXHIBITION FOOD STATION TORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GASKETS.
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND THE WHEELS OF THE FLAT TOP WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR AND WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES CAUSING PONDING WATER AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AT THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE FLOOR TILES AND CLEAN THE FLOORS.
OBSERVED THE WATER LINE LEAKING BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASES, OBSERVED A TOP LOADING YOGURT MACHINE IN THE DINING ROOM WITHOUT A FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE IT, LARGE PREPARATION/COOKING EQUIPMENT TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INSIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING, PROVIDE A FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD WATER ABOVE THE YOGURT MACHINE, REMOVE LARGE EQUIPMENT THAT CANNOT BE SUBMERGED INSIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD.
OBSERVED EXCESS UNUSED COOKING AND SERVING EQUIPMENT INSIDE OF THE BACK STORAGE ROOM ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE THE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND STORE IT 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
OCT 182016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: splash guard at main kitchen prep sink not mounted properly. instructed to mount that it will stay in place.
food handlers with beard not wearing beard restraints, instructed to wear.
OCT 112016FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
Inadequate food protection, found excessive drippings of condensation water from walk-in cooler cooling unit over containers of ready-to-eat foods (lettuce, tomatoes), instructed mgr to eliminate condensation drippings over foods. serious citation issued. 7-38-005(A)
splash guard at main kitchen prep sink not mounted properly. instructed to mount that it will stay in place.
food debris noted under prep tables, standing water in walk-in coolers, instructed to eliminate.
cracks and crevices noted at grease trap closet, instructed to seal.
leaky 3-comp sink at middle compartment. instructed to repair.
APR 112016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
knife wedged between cracks under prep table, instructed to keep all utensils on a clean surface.
standing stagnate water in closet next to 3-comp sink, instructed to keep dry as possible.
inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.
Top loading ice cream maker without a water supply line above for proper washing, instructed to install a water supply line.
SEP 172015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE CENTER OF THE MIDDLE AND RIGHT BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED EXCESS WATER ON THE FLOORS IN THE GREASE TRAP ROOM AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EXCESS WATER AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE EXHIBITION FRONT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
OBSERVED THE HOT KNOB AT THE RIGHT METERED HAND SINK INSIDE OF THE WOMENS RESTROOM NOT RUNNING FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PROVIDE RUNNING WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.
OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE MIDDLE AND RIGHT BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
SEP 102015FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING NEAR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK OF THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE/ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE CENTER OF THE MIDDLE AND RIGHT BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED THE HANDLE BROKEN AND DIFFICULT TO LATCH ON AT THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR #3. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINATIN THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE EXHIBITION FRONT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
OBSERVED EXCESS WATER ON THE FLOORS IN THE GREASE TRAP ROOM AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EXCESS WATER AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED THE HOT KNOB AT THE RIGHT METERED HAND SINK INSIDE OF THE WOMENS RESTROOM NOT RUNNING FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PROVIDE RUNNING WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.
OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE MIDDLE AND RIGHT BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
DEC 102014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SNEEZE GUARDS NOT EFFECTIVE AT SELF-SELF SALAD AND HOT FOODS BAR, INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND SO IT WOULD PREVENT CUSTOMER'S CONTAMINATION.
ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK IS NEEDED IN MAIN KITCHEN, ONLY ONE IN A LARGE KITCHEN.
FEB 132014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 3 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN, 3 LBS OF COOKED SHRIMP AND 3 LBS 0F COOKED ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50.0-61.0F. FOOD WAS HELD ON TOP OF PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SUCH FOOD ITEMS AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURES @40.0F OR LOWER. ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED @ $40.00. CRITICAL CITIATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
UNLABELED BULK FOOD CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
UNLABELED SPRAY BOTTLE (COOKING OIL) AT THE GRILL STATION. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
CEILING WITH A HOLE AND PEELING PAINT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING.
UNSHIELDED LIGHT BULB INSIDE OF PASTRY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD LIGHT BULB.
JUL 92013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND DRY STANDING WATER AT BOTTOM SHELVES OF ALL PREP COOLERS LOCATED AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP BOX SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF REAR COOKING AREA ACROSS FROM THE 3COMP SINK AREA.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AT THE COFFEE SERVICE AREA CLOSEST TO THE CUSTOMER RESTROOMS TO REMOVE FOOD AND COFFEE SPLASHES.
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AT ALL 1DR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATORS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREAS AND IN THE REAR KITCHEN.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT THE FRONT SERVICE PREP AREAS (DELI SANDWICH AREA, AND PIZZA SERIVCE STATION). MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER 2 COMP SINK LOCATED ACROSS FROM WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR KITCHEN. MUST ALSO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT LADIE'S STAFF RESTROOM HANDSINK.
APR 112012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT/DEEP FRYERS AND COOLERS (INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS.) CLEAN THE CAN OPENER IN THE MAIN PREP AREA AND CABINETS/SHELVES IN EACH PREP AREA (REMOVE DEAD BUGS AND DEBRIS.)
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.
MUST CLEAN VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS AND CEILING TILES/WALLS IN PREP AREAS.
MUST REPAIR BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER AND PROVIDE SHIELDS TO THE LIGHTS IN THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE GRILL AREA.
MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER TO THE WASH BOWL ON THE RIGHT IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM AND FIX THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK.
MUST REMOVE ANY/ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT/CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE REAR EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOM.
DEC 122011FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENT ACTIVITY. FOUND 4 LIVE COCKROACHES IN GREASE TRAP ROOM AND UNDER 3 COMP SINK, 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN FOOD SERVICE STATIONS AND ABOUT 20 RAT DROPPINGS IN PREP COOLER COMPRESSER CABINET AT DELI STATION AND IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM BEHIND CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS AND RODENTS ACTIVITY, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MISSING GROUT BETWEEN KITCHEN FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO RPAIR.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. STANDING MOLDY WASTE WATER BEHIND STAND-UP COOLER AT GRILLED FOOD STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED IN KITCHEN WALLS, PEELING PAINT ABOVE 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INADEQUATE LIGHTING BY PIZZA STATION HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
AUG 162011PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. FOUND 3 CUPS OF CUT UP FRUITS DISPLAYED FOR SALE WITH LIVE FRUIT FLIES TRAPPED INSIDE CUPS AND MIXED UP WITH READY-TO-EAT CUT UP FRUITS, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP ALL FOOD ITEMS IN SOUND AND SAFE CONDITION FOR CONSUMPTION. CUPS DISCARDED.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ICE BUILD-UP AROUND COOLING FANS INSIDE PREP COOLER, STANDING WATER AT BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING GROUT IN SEVERAL AREAS OF KITCHEN FLOOR, TRAPPED WASTE WATER BETWEEN TILES. BROKEN AND LOOSE TILES NEXT TO SUSHI BAR. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PEELING PAINT NOTED ON DROP CEILING TILES ABOVE 3COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 292010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. DISPOSABLE SPOONS ARE USED AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. POTS AND PANS KEPT INSIDE A HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.( 3 HAND SINKS IN THE SAME PREP AREA EXIST).
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. LOOSE CAULKING INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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