SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

FRANCESCA'S ON TAYLOR.

BEAT. 24/100

1400 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 22, 2019 · passed with conditions

Failed 4 of 15 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
9 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
63
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jul 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL RTE FOODS STORED IN COOLERS THAT ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REACH IN/WALK IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CORNER AT WAIT STATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN FRONT BAR AND COFFEE STATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CEILING ABOVE DISHMACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

LIGHTS ABOVE DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF PROPER SHIELDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 3
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. REFER TO WWW.CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG (HEALTH DEPARTMENT) FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN-UP OR DIARRHEAL PROCEDURES ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHES PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION

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

MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, DEEP, DARK GROOVES PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM STOVE, OVEN, GRILL, AND LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AREAS, AND IN THE BASEMENT SUN PUMP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION .

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM SUN-PUMP ROOM IN BASEMENT. ELEVATE ITEMS 6; OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION

JUN 16
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CHIPPING WOOD STORAGE SHELVES BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL AREAS AND BETTER MAINTAIN, STAINED CUTTING BOARD KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FAUCET LEAKING FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO COMPLETELY TURN WATER OFF, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

JUN 12
2017
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FRONT AND SIDE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE, AND BETTER MAINTAIN, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

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

CHIPPING WOOD STORAGE SHELVES BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL AREAS AND BETTER MAINTAIN, STAINED CUTTING BOARD KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,

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

VENTS ABOVE DISH MACHINE AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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

FLOOR BY FIRST FLOOR COOKING AREA IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPING BRICK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

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

NO LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT ABOVE DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FAUCET LEAKING FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO COMPLETELY TURN WATER OFF, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

JUN 8
2017
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

IN USE HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE NOT REACHING 180'F ON FINAL RINSE CYCLE, REACHING BETWEEN 160-170'F ON FINAL RINSE, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE, UNTIL MACHINE REACHES 180'F ON FINAL RINSE CYCLE, MACHINE TAGGED, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030

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

FRONT AND SIDE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE, AND BETTER MAINTAIN, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

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

CHIPPING WOOD STORAGE SHELVES BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL AREAS AND BETTER MAINTAIN, STAINED CUTTING BOARD KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,

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

VENTS ABOVE DISH MACHINE AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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

FLOOR BY FIRST FLOOR COOKING AREA IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPING BRICK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

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

NO LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT ABOVE DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FAUCET LEAKING FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO COMPLETELY TURN WATER OFF, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

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MAR 17
2016
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

UNFINISHED FLOOR WITH GRAVELED SURFACE BEING USED AS STORAGE AREA AT SOUTH END OF BASEMENT. INSTD TO HAVE FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE AREAS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE NON-POROUS SURFACE.

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

EXTREME CLUTTER NOTED IN GRAVELED AREA AT SOUTH END OF BASEMENT. (CHAIRS, EQUIPMENT, BOXES, ETC). INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE TO BE ABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS AND PREVENT POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE

MAR 10
2016
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, BLOCKED BY DOOR THAT IS BEING PROPPED OPEN WITH UNCLEAN TRASH CONTAINER. ALSO NOTED DIRTY MOPS AND BROOMS STORED IN FRONT OF SINK. INSTD TO KEEP EXPOSED HANDSINKS CLEAR AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

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

RAT DROPPINGS (OVER 20) NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND UNDER STAIRWELL. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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

PAPER LINING WITH RUSTY SURFACES UNDERNEATH ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF ALL PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE LINING AND RUST. ICE MACHINE DOOR FRAME WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST. WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED AT WALL AND BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

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

UNFINISHED FLOOR WITH GRAVELED SURFACE BEING USED AS STORAGE AREA AT SOUTH END OF BASEMENT. INSTD TO HAVE FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE AREAS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE NON-POROUS SURFACE.

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

STAINED CEILING TILES IN MAIN PREP AREA WITH RUSTY SURFACES AT FRAMES. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. REPAIR SAME.

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

EXTREME CLUTTER NOTED IN GRAVELED AREA AT SOUTH END OF BASEMENT. (CHAIRS, EQUIPMENT, BOXES, ETC). INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE TO BE ABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS AND PREVENT POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE.

AUG 7
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT WAIT STATION.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING IN REAR WAIT STATION. MUST REPAIR WORN BASEBOARD UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK AT THE BAR.

JUL 18
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZERS IN NEED OF REPLACING OR REPAIRING. WOOD SHELVES IN NEED OF SEALING WITH A NON TOXIC PAINT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INTERIOR OF SMALL REACH IN COOLER AT COFFEE STATION IN NEED OF DEFROSTING AND CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REACH IN COOLERS MUST HAVE THEMOMETERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER NOT IN ICE BIN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

APR 29
2013
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 25
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO REMOVE DUST.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

JUL 5
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOODS STORED IN THE ICE BOX FREEZERS AT ALL TIMES. MUST ALSO LABEL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS (I.E. FLOUR, SUGAR ETC.,IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

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

MUST REPAIR WALLS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS WITH HOLES IN THEM.MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.

JUN 28
2012
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED MORE THAN 20 DRAIN FLIES AT 1ST FLOOR BAR PREP AREA ON THE WALLS AND AT BASEMENT PREP AREA ON THE CEILING TILES. ABOVE MENTIONED AREA MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MUST ALSO RODENT PROOF WEST FACING FIRE EXIT DOOR WHICH HAS AN OPENING OF 1/4 OF AN INCH. ALSO RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE PRIOR TO 7/5/2012.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOODS STORED IN THE ICE BOX FREEZERS AT ALL TIMES. MUST ALSO LABEL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS (I.E. FLOUR, SUGAR ETC.,IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FRONT BAR, REAR KITCHEN AREA AND THE BASEMENT.

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

MUST SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES AT WALL IN THE BASEMENT LOCATED ABOVE THE ENTRANCE DOOR TO STAIRCASE LEADING TO 1ST FLOOR.MUST ALSO MUST REPAIR WALLS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS WITH HOLES IN THEM.MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.

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

ALL STAFF AT PREP AREAS MUST ALWAYS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 18
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

THE KNIVES IN THE BASEMENT KNIFE HOLDER ARE DIRTY AND THE SODA GUNS IN THE BAR HAVE DIRTY HOLDERS, THE KNIVES AND HOLDER WERE TAKEN OFF THE WALL TO BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AT THIS TIME ALONG WITH THE SODA GUN HOLDERS. Any food utensils ( like the spoons and spatulas next to the grill)that are stored in any standing water or sanitizer must be removed. Air-dry all multi-use dispensing and cutting equipment after sanitizing.

MINORSanitation
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 BASEMENT FOOD PREP TABLE SHELF IS RUSTY,THE VEGETABLE COOLER REAR WALL IS CRUMBLING AND THE PIPES AND BEAMS ABOVE THE MEAT SLICER ARE DIRTY. RE-SURFACE, REPAIR OR REPLACE SURFACE SO IT IS smooth, sanitary and easy to maintain.

MINORSanitation
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. THE ICE MACHINE INTERIOR AND MEAT COOLER DRAIN LINE DEFROSTING WRAP ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.

MINORSanitation
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. THE CEILING ABOVE THE REAR WAIT STATION HAS A HOLE IN THE NORTH WEST CORNER, REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. THE ICE SCOOP HOLDER IS DIRTY INSDE. DIRTY USED WIPING CLOTHS LEFT OUT ON THE COUNTERS, STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE. BLACK, FOOD ENCRUSTED OVEN MITS MUST BE KEPT OFF OF THE CUTTING BOARDS WHERE READY TO EAT FOOD IS PREPARED.

JUL 29
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. Wash, rinse and sanitize the ice machine interior, door and the dripping soda lines above your covered bread containers.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Install a dipping well for ice cream service and install drain lines for the soda holsters.

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