SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

FRANKLIN ROOM.

YOUR CALL. 60/100

675 N FRANKLIN ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 10, 2026 · passed

7 of 14 inspections passed, 1 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
7 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
62
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Nov 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 10
2026
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON PREP COOLER ON COOK LINE AND PASTRY COOLER NEXT TO WALK-IN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDIITON.

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

OBSERVED DEEPLY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON REAR COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

MAR 28
2025
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

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

4-101.19: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED TO ELEVATE EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR AC UNIT AND TO ELEVATE FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING RIGHT FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING RIGHT FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE AT IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 90.1F. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. NOTE:THERE IS ONE OTHER HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA THAT IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND AT PROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY LEADING TO EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY LEADING TO EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON CONDENSOR LINE AND WALL BEHIND CONDENSOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP IN WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASE OF WALLS TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR. OBSERVED BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASE OF WALL UNDERNEATH SHELF OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS OF FLOOR AND BASE OF WALL IN BAR AND UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENTS IN WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOMS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

MAR 13
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IMPROPERLY SANTIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM CHLORINE. CORRECTED ON SITE 'HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SMALL LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED TO ELEVATE EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR AC UNIT AND TO ELEVATE FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING RIGHT FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING RIGHT FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE AT IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 90.1F. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. NOTE:THERE IS ONE OTHER HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA THAT IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND AT PROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY LEADING TO EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY LEADING TO EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON CONDENSOR LINE AND WALL BEHIND CONDENSOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP IN WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASE OF WALLS TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR. OBSERVED BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASE OF WALL UNDERNEATH SHELF OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS OF FLOOR AND BASE OF WALL IN BAR AND UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENTS IN WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOMS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

JUL 1
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF LEFT SIDE OF DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND BLACK BUILDUP ON FLOORS, IN CORNERS AND ALONG BASES OF WALLS, UNDERNEATH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SMALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, IN CORNERS AND ALONG BASES OF WALLS, UNDERNEATH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SMALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA.

JUN 20
2024
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LARGE ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON BASE OF SHIELD AND BACK AND RIGHT WALLS OF INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR WALLS AND SHIELD OF LARGE ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER . CORRECTED ON SITE OBSERVED DISCLOSURE STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, OR COOKED TO ORDER ADDED TO MENU BEFORE INSPECTION COMPLETION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BUG LIGHT INSTALLED ON WALL ABOVE SHELVES USED TO STORE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE BUG LIGHT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

MINORSanitation
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS STORED IN CONTAINER LAYING DOWN AT BAR. INSTRUCTED UTENSILS SHALL BE STORED INVERTED WITH HANDLES UP OR COVERED DURING STORAGE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS AND BLACK BUILDUP ON FLOORS, IN CORNERS AND ALONG BASES OF WALLS, UNDERNEATH HIGH TEWMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SMALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, IN CORNERS AND ALONG BASES OF WALLS, UNDERNEATH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SMALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF LEFT SIDE OF DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

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MAY 1
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD IS NOT RECORDED ON ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS THAT WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST RECORD THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD. FACILITY MANAGER WENT THROUGH ALL INVOICE RECEIPTS IN HOUSE TO VERIFY WHEN LAST SHELLSTOCK ITEMS WERE SOLD PER TAG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN, RAW FISH, BEEF, PORK, CHEESE, SHRIMP, VARIOUS VEGETABLES, HOUSE MADE SAUCES, IS PREPARED WITH REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING, FOUND IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. A HACCP PLAN WAS NOT SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN A ROP OPERATION WITHOUT A VARIENCE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER ON SITE. ALL ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED ON SITE AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $630.00 AND AN ESTIMATED WEIGHT VALUE OF 138 POUNDS. PER CHEF, ROP MACHINE AND IS NOT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST REACH OUT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO INQUIRE MORE INFORMATION AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN, RAW FISH, BEEF, PORK, CHEESE, SHRIMP, VARIOUS VEGETABLES, HOUSE MADE SAUCES, IS PREPARED WITH REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING, FOUND IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. A HACCP PLAN WAS NOT SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN A ROP OPERATION WITHOUT A VARIENCE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER ON SITE. ALL ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED ON SITE AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $630.00 AND AN ESTIMATED WEIGHT VALUE OF 138 POUNDS. PER CHEF, ROP MACHINE AND IS NOT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST REACH OUT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO INQUIRE MORE INFORMATION AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG SEE ABOVE IN VIOLATION #29 FOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION THAT WAS ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

THERMOMETERS IS NOT PROVIDED IN REACH-IN COOLER NEAR COFFEE STATION. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED UNCOVERED FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY MUST COVER ALL FOOD THAT HAS COOLED DOWN BELOW 41F.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

CUPS WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP IN DRY SEASONING CONTAINERS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS EASY TO CLEAN UNDERNEATH, AND STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMILATED DUST ON WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARD. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 1
2022
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, FOOD DEBRIS, AND OLD OIL INSIDE FRYER, ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

JUL 18
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED VACUUMED PACKAGED CHICKEN BEING COOKED IN SOUS VIED MACHINE, 4 LBS OF VACUUMED PACKAGED FRESH FISH IN PREP COOLER, NO VARIANCE ON SITE FOR SUCH PROCESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCONTINUE SUCH PROCESS UNTIL PROPER DOCUMENTS FOR HEALTH DEPT IS OBTAINED. MACHINE IS TAGGED, FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $30. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

MINOROther
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

REFER TO VIOLATION # 29 FOR VIOLATION DESCRIPTION.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FLY TRAPS TOO CLOSE TO OPEN CLEAN FOOD CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WAY

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

PLASTIC SMALL CONTAINERS NOT AIR DRIED BEFORE STACKING , INSTRUCTED TO AAIR DRY PROPERLY.

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

DISPOSABLE CUPS USED AS A BULK FOOD SCOOPS, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.

JUL 31
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF TRAINING FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES IN PLACE, NO CLEAN UP MATERIALS PRESENT, ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE CLEAN UP AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN UP MATERIALS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE IN MENU FOR ITEMS (BURGERS, OYSTERS, ETC) THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR ALL MENU ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED RAW AND/OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THAT NOT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE HAVE COMPLETED REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED BY PA 100-0367. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 15
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND A BOTTLE BRUSHER TOO BIG TO USE FOR THE WATER BOTTLES WITH THE SMALL NECK USED TO SERVE WATER AT CUSTOMER TABLES.MUST PROVIDE A SMALL BOTTLE BRUSHER FOR THE GLASS WATER BOTTLES USED AT CUSTOMER'S TABLES.

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

FOUND MANY ITEMS ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM THE WALLS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED SPIDER WEBS AND DUST ACCUMULATION AT PIPES IN THE CEILING IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 27
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION DRIPPING INTO ICE MAKER, READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AN SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON CEILING TILES/CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES/CEILING LIGHT COVERS.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

SOME BAR AND PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

MAY 26
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RE-CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL (ONE OUT OF TWO) FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE BAR AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER UNDER THE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE SAME AREA AND MAINTAIN AND THE FLOOR INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

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

BROKEN CRACKED SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 17
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

FOUND NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW ON SITE FROM REPORT # 1501557 DATED 11/6/14. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-010(B). INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED/DISPLAYED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER. PROVIDED NEW SUMMARY REPORT TO POST.

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

DEFROST THE SMALL FREEZER BEHIND THE BAR WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD FOR CLEAN GLASSES BEHIND THE BAR.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE STOVE, DEEP FRYER AND GRILL(WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(DEEP FRYER,STOVE,GRILL) NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING(WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED). ALSO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEES INCLUDING THE CHEF NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING AND COOKING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

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

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

NOV 6
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED AN ICE STORAGE CONTAINER AT THE BAR PREP AREA DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE CUSTOMER SITTING COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN THE ICE STORAGE CABIN AND CUSTOMERS AREA.

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

NOTED NO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR FOOD PREP AREA FOR DISH AND GLASS WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR A DISH WASHER.ALSO NOTED 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE PREP LINE USED TO FILL THE STEAMER CONTAINER WITH ONLY COLD RUNNING WATER. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE SINK.

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