SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

GANNON'S PUB.

BEAT. 33/100

4264 N LINCOLN AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 24, 2026 · passed

Failed 3 of 13 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
85
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Oct 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 24
2026
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA ALSO OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN IN TERIOR SURFACES OF CHEST FREEZERS.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PLASTIC FLOOR OF THE OUTDOOR WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN GAPS, TEARS AND HOLES. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS OF BASEMENT BEHIND SYRUP MACHINE AND BEHIND SHELVING. MUST REPAINT WALLS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE ENCRUSTED AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED MOP. SOILED MOPS INVERTED AT THE BASEMENT UTILITY SINK.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES BELONGINS STORED ON THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

APR 15
2026
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA ALSO OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN IN TERIOR SURFACES OF CHEST FREEZERS.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED MOP. SOILED MOPS INVERTED AT THE BASEMENT UTILITY SINK.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PLASTIC FLOOR OF THE OUTDOOR WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN GAPS, TEARS AND HOLES. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS OF BASEMENT BEHIND SYRUP MACHINE AND BEHIND SHELVING. MUST REPAINT WALLS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE ENCRUSTED AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES BELONGINS STORED ON THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2576079 ON 05/18/2023. #10.: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AND DISHWASHING AREA IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND POST. #47: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. #51. OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. # 55. OBSERVED SPACE BETWEEN BASE OF WALL AND FLOOR BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. #58. OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL, OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 18
2023
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AND DISHWASHING AREA IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND POST.

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DRY LEAVES UNDER AND AROUND GREASE BOX AND GARBAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AREA UNDERNEATH STAIRS IN PATIO AREA WITH LEAVES AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SPACE BETWEEN BASE OF WALL AND FLOOR BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL, OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

OCT 25
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF FROST ON INTERIOR OF FREEZER IN BAR AND IN REAR OF KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EITHER ALL GENDER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

OCT 7
2021
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF FROST ON INTERIOR OF FREEZER IN BAR AND IN REAR OF KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EITHER ALL GENDER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2373474 DATED 6/9/2020: #49 "EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT AND EQUIPMENT SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN." #51 " BACKFLOW PREVENTOR NOT LOCATED AT THE BASEMENT UTILITY SERVICE SINKS NOZZLE WITH HOSE. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE." #55 "ALL RAW WOODEN WALLS AND SUPPORT BEAMS UNDER AND BEHIND THE BAR MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED." #58 " NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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JUN 9
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED, READY TO EAT TCS HUMMUS AND CHEESE CURDS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. HUMMUS AND CHEESE CURDS LABELED WITH A PREPARATION DATE ONLY. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED, READY TO EAT TCS FOODS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AND EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. FOODS SUCH AS BURGERS. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSE AND INFORM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT AND EQUIPMENT SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTOR NOT LOCATED AT THE BASEMENT UTILITY SERVICE SINKS NOZZLE WITH HOSE. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED A PLASTIC CONTAINER OF LIQUID WASTE UNDER THE BASEMENT BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. MUST REMOVE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE FLOOR BETWEEN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE MAINTENANCE TOOLS/SOILED MOPS INVERTED AT THE BASEMENT UTILITY MOP SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL RAW WOODEN WALLS AND SUPPORT BEAMS UNDER AND BEHIND THE BAR MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.----PLASTIC FLOOR OF THE OUTDOOR WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN GAPS, TEARS AND HOLES. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

NOV 9
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED DIRT/GRIME BUILD UP ON BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASH BOWL HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES. MUST CLEAN SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA WALL BEHIND POTATO CUTTER ALSO OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON WALL AND ON FIRE SUPPRESION TANK. MUST CLEAN WALL/EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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

WASHROOMS CEILING VENTILATION FANS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER WASHROOMS CEILING VENTILATION FANS MUST WORK.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE STAND UP TRUE REACH IN COOLER AT STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

NOV 2
2017
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED BLACK SLIME/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE (USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED DIRT/GRIME BUILD UP ON BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASH BOWL HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES. MUST CLEAN SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA WALL BEHIND POTATO CUTTER ALSO OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON WALL AND ON FIRE SUPPRESION TANK. MUST CLEAN WALL/EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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

WASHROOMS CEILING VENTILATION FANS NOT WORKING, NO GREASE TRAP AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ALSO NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER WASHROOMS CEILING VENTILATION FANS MUST WORK, MUST PROVIDE GREASE TRAP FOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ALSO MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE WATER LINE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE STAND UP TRUE REACH IN COOLER AT STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

OCT 6
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL FOOD/SAUCE PLASTIC CONTAINERS IN THE 3DR REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM THE FLATTOP GRILL.FOUND 5 TALL PLASTIC SAUCE CONTAINERS NOT DATED OR LABELED. MUST PROVIDE.

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

MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM THE SHELVING RACKS LOCTAED UNDER THE FLATTOP GRILL AREA.ALL SURFACES MUST SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DEBRI AND COBB WEBS.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN IN ORDER TO PROPERLY SET-UP FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 12
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PREP AREA 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (MIDDLE DOOR) GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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

OBSERVED DUST/LITTER BUILD UP ON BASEMENT FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE.

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

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE, NOT IN CLEAN CONTAINER. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

AUG 21
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,

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

FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, MUST REPAIR, AND FLOOR BASEMENT AREA NEEDS CLEANING,

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

MUST CLEAN/REPAIR WALL SURFACES IN WALK-IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND REPAIR SIDES OF WALL IN BASEMENT AREA, LEAKING RAIN WATER,

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONES DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY,

DEC 12
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS.

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

MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE TWO WASHROOMS. CAULKING WORN OUT.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND CHOPPING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNERS UNDER ALL SHELVINGS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

INSTRUCTED TO RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON ONE OUT OF TWO WASHROOM DOOR,(DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY).

OCT 10
2012
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS, AND PROVIDE LIDS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MOP SINKS, MICROWAVE OVEN AND CABINETS AT BAR AREA.

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

EXCESSIVE DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT, AND TO SEAL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN, FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

MUST REPAIR AND REPAINT WALLS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN, SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY/HABORAGE. ALSO MUST CLEAN VENT COVERS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE COOLERS AT REAR OF KITCHEN

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

MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3PART SINKS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS AND CLEANING TOWELS.

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