Gale Street Inn
Mixed record — 15 of 23 inspections passed
2025-12-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 15 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH WASHING MACHINE AT THE BAR NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING WHILE GLASSWARE BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE BEING DISPENSED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MANAGER DISCOVERED AN EMPTY CHLORINE CONTAINER AND REPLACED AND PRIMED THE MAC...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS COOKED RIBS AND 15 LBS COOKED AND COOLED SCALLOPED POTATOES WITH NO LABELS OF ANY KIND. NO EXPIRATION DATES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. REVIEWED DATE LABELING REQUIREMENTS. AL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENU ITEMS SUCH AS MUSSELS AND BURGERS NOT REMINDED ON THE MENU FOR THE ADVISORY STATEMENT. REVIEWED DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER REQUIREMENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST NOT STORE EQUIPMENT BEHIND THE FAUCET OF THE HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR SALAD PREP ROOM.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
CHEF NOTED WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
COOKS LINE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS AND INTERIOR METAL DOORS IN POOR REPAIR WITH BUCKLED/DAMAGED METAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE PEELING TAPE AS A MEANS OF HANDLE GUARDS ON THE OVEN OR TO SECURE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE MATERIAL.----MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE BOTTOM SHELVING OF THE KITCHEN METAL PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
METAL COVING AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER MISSING WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
UNUSED DEEP FRYER IN REAR KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE HOT WATER TANK. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER AND REPAIR ANY LEAKING.----FOOD SPILLAGE ON THE FLOOR OF THE OUTDOOR WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ASSORTED BROOMS AND MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM ON THE FLOORS. MUST STORE ORGANIZED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS BEING STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED STORAGE AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT AREAS.
2024-04-22 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT BULBS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED 1 CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
2023-08-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 7 ▾
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED FOUR DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12: OBSERVED FLOUR IN SILVER PAN NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER NEEDS TO BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19: OBSERVED KEGS AND RED BOX STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING TO STORE FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED TWO DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER AT BASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SHELVING IN DISH WASHING AREA WITH DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. O...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, FIRST COMPARTMENT ON NORTHWEST SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11: OBSERVED UNSEALED WOODEN PANELS IN DRY STORAGE(PREMISES IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN ROOM WITH HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT COVERS IN ALL WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2023-07-28 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES(ABOVE 41F) IN 4 DRAWER COOLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. COLD TCS FOODS INCLUDE RICE 50.0F, CRAWFISH BUTTER 48.4F, ORZO 52.0F, SWISS CHEESE 48.7F, BUTTER 47.3F, ROASTED POTATOES 47.3F, FETA CHEESE 44.1...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED FOUR DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 57.9F. CORRECTED ON SITE, FOUR DRAWER COOLER TAGGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION I...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED FOUR DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FLOUR IN SILVER PAN NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER NEEDS TO BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 3 SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND GARBAGE CAN IN WINE/WATER ROOM, OBSERVED ONE LARGE LIVE ROACH IN SMALL KITCHEN PREP ROOM CRAWLING ALONG FLOOR NEXT TO SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT AND 1 LARGE FLY IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, ...
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT AND STORE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED KEGS AND RED BOX STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING TO STORE FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED TWO DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER AT BASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SHELVING IN DISH WASHING AREA WITH DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SHE...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, FIRST COMPARTMENT ON NORTHWEST SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNSEALED WOODEN PANELS IN DRY STORAGE(PREMISES IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN ROOM WITH HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE AND MAINTIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT COVERS IN ALL WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2022-06-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
FOUND WASHCLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. MUST STORE INSIDE CONTAINER.
2022-06-17 Fail Canvass 2 ▾
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INCORRECTLY WRITTEN INSIDE MENU. PRIORITY VIOLATION. (FOOD SOLD UNDERCCOKED WITH NO ASTERISK/REMINDER STATEMENT NOT PROPERLY WRITTEN)NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST UPDATE REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INSIDE...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
FOUND WASHCLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. MUST STORE INSIDE CONTAINER.
2021-12-28 Pass Complaint 4 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED WORNED-OUT BLACKENED CAULK ABOVE THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
2021-03-05 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 12 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE KIT/SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE M...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE PAPER MENU/ON-LINE MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR "UNDER COOKED" AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT S...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN EXTERIOR WALK-IN-COOLER AND IN KITCHEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT HANDWASHING SINK (RIGHT-SIDE) NEXT TO ICE BIN LOCATED AT BAR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE EXTERIOR WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF KITCHEN PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND REMOVE DUSTS ON FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE AT KITCHEN HANDWASHING SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF ICE BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN-COOLER FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2315740 DATED: 10/10/2019 58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. 1/10/2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS...
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (10/10/2019) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),NO CITA...
2019-10-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE CLEAN UP PROCEDURES/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED AT HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A EXPOSED HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL OR FIND THE BACKFLOW DEVICES AT THE MENTIONED LOCATIONS. CORE VIOLATIONS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS AT WALL BASE AT DRY STORAGE AREA ARE DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AT WALLBASE AT DRY STORAGE AREA. CORE VIOLATION
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM LIGHT ADJACENT TO HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD. CORE VIOLATION
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
2017-01-11 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON KITCHEN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.--------MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN POTS AND PAN STORAGE SHELF WITH RUST BUILD-UP IN DISH WASHING AREA.--------NOTED 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER INTERIOR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUC...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDER WITH ACCUMULATION BEHIND BARS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
2016-09-09 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed slight dirt accumulation on the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
2015-11-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2015-11-04 Pass Short Form Complaint ▾
No violations found.
2015-10-08 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 3 CONTAINER OF AU-JUS AT TEMP OF 113.6F TO 116.5F; STORED INSIDE WATER CONTAINER FOR COOLING PROCESS.1-CONTAINER OF ONION SOUP AT TEMP OF 116F.COOKED ONIONS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 6...
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
WE(THE CHEF AND I)FOUND HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN TEMPERATURE FINAL RINSE OF 0(F) AND 151F,HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE MUST MAINTAIN 180F.INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.ALSO FOUND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE BEHIND BAR AREA DISPENSING SANI...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.FOUND SCREEN DOOR WITH HOLES ON MESH,ALSO GAPS OF 1" TO 2" ON BOTTOM AND TOP OF THE DOOR.DOOR MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED TO FRAME.ALSO OUTSIDE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED.A GAP OF 1/2" TO 1" AT BOTTOM ...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BLACK SLIME AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE IN THE DISH ROOM INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BASE BOARD /COVING UNDER THE DISH MACHINE NOT SEALED,AND IN POOR REPAIR,BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR SAID COVING.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.REMOVE BLACK SLIME ON WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTA...
2015-05-28 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK FRONT PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR TILE ELEVATED,UNEVEN UNDER THE STOVE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
2015-05-21 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 6 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FOUND DISPLAY PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AT AIR TEMP OF 48F TO 49.6F.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE UNIT: DICED TOMATOES,SHRIMPS,COOKED MEAT ETC.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT " HELD FOR INSPE...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 57F,PORK AT TEMP OF 55.7F; RICE WITH MEAT AT TEMP OF 58F;BREADED WHITE FISH AT TEMP OF 49F; DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 48.8F; CHEESE SAUCE AT TEMP OF 52F; SHRIMP AT TEMP OF 51F D...
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FIRST PREP AREA NO PAPER TOWEL,EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE COOK NO SOAP,AND TWO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREA ONE SINK NO PAPER TOWELS THE OTHER NO SOAP NO PAPER TOWELS. SOAP PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED IN EACH EXPOSED HAND SINK ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK FRONT PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR TILE ELEVATED,UNEVEN UNDER THE STOVE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
2014-04-30 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES INSIDE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED SHELVES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR FRYERS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PREP AREA COOKLINE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AND MENS WASHROOM LEFT SIDE HANDWASH BOWL PIPES DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
2014-04-25 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FOUND SALAD COOLER NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 60.8 F, FOUND CHEESE AND CHOPPED LEAFY GREENS, ROMAINE LETTUCE INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BE...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPEATURES- CHOPPED LEAFY GREENS (ROMAINE LETTUCE) AND CHEESE HELD AT 60.8 F ALSO FOUND MASHED POTATOES HELD AT 122 F ON SHELF IN ROOM TEMPERATURE UNDER STEAMTABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES INSIDE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED SHELVES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR FRYERS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PREP AREA COOKLINE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AND MENS WASHROOM LEFT SIDE HANDWASH BOWL PIPES DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
2013-03-08 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKY (COLD) FAUCET HANDLE LEAK AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA (COOKING LINE).
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
2012-06-21 Pass Complaint 4 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in bar area under 3 compartment sink, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rar storage areas need cleaning.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning, door frame in bar area had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields in kitchen prep areas, kitchen storage area, rear storage areas not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning.
2011-12-05 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in coolers, walk in coolers, must date and label food items in reach in coolers, walk in coolers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of prep table lower shelving in prep area not clean need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of hot holding unit, storage shelving, cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in rear kitchen area by dish machine need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Wall behind bar area had exposed plaster/wallboard, shall be reapired/sealed, broken/damaged ceiling tiles in dining areas shall be replaced.
2011-06-27 Pass Canvass 7 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Walk in cooler shelving, racks that had peeling paint, shall be replaced/repair. Exposed raw wood in bar areas shall be repair/sealed.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, racks, walk in cooler racks, shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). Shelving of cabinets in kitchen prep areas, bar area not clean need detailed cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, bar area, and rear storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners)
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls in kitchen prep areas that had peeling paint shall be repair/sealed, ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields in kitchen prep areas, rear storage areas, walk in cooler, coolers not clean need detailed cleaning.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, coolers, kitchen prep areas, rear storage areas, dining areas, and bathrooms not clean need cleaning(crevices).
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
2010-04-20 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
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. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE TOP BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT,THE BOTTOM SHELVE(UNDERNEATH) OF THE SIDE STATION AN...
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. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND AND AROUND THE WATER HEATER AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. NO DRAIN COVER FOR THE 2 SINK OF THE 3 COMPT SINK, AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA, MUST PROVIDE. SLOW DRAINING OF ONE OF THE 3 THRE...
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