Chicago
57
YOUR CALL

Geja'S Cafe

340-344 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
57/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
21
13 passed
Last Inspected
2025-07-03
Pass Rate
62%
3 failures
Score
57/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2025-07-03)
Failed 3 inspections (2024, 2020, 2016)
Sanitation issues found across 56 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 8 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 56×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other serious
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Facility Condition minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Temperature serious
Chemical Safety minor
2025-07-03 Pass Canvass
1
minor Other

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

OBSERVED PLATES FACING UP IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PLATES INVERTED.

2024-10-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114//NOTED VARIOUS BOOTH STORAGE BINS IN LOBBY NOT NEATLY MAINTAINED. SMALL ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND NOT CONTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER BY REMOVING UNNECESSARY ITEMS, KEEPING ALL KEPT ITEMS CONTAINED AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR T...

2024-10-01 Fail Canvass
3
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED REAR ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BACK KITCHEN WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE ON TOP INTERIOR OF ICE BIN, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE CLEAN, SANITIZE AN...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HOLE IN NORTHWEST WALL OF FIRE EXIT COVERED WITH BLACK PLASTIC AND TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, RESTORING A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED VARIOUS BOOTH STORAGE BINS IN LOBBY NOT NEATLY MAINTAINED. SMALL ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND NOT CONTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER BY REMOVING UNNECESSARY ITEMS, KEEPING ALL KEPT ITEMS CONTAINED AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR TO PREVENT P...

2023-12-28 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PIPE IN PRODUCE COOLER WITH CHIPPING PEELING PAINT. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND RESTORE SURFACE TO SMOOTH EASILY SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GASKETS AND INTERIOR DOORS OF REACH IN COOLERS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS ON REACH-IN DOORS.

2022-06-02 Pass Canvass
6
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

PLASTIC CUPS AND CONDIMENT CUPS WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP IN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH SCOOP THAT HAS A HANDLE AND OUT OF THE FOOD PRODUCTS.

minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND ICE BIN AT REAR AREA BY DISHWASHING AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER AT PREP AREA REPAIR REPLACE

minor Sanitation

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

A STACK OF TUMBLERS HOLDING UP THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, REMOVE AND PROPERLY REPAIR THE UNIT.

serious Employee Hygiene

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. ALL WOOD SHELVES INSIDE THE CABINET AND BEHIND THE HANDWASHING SINK ARE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER THE DISHMACHINE.REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

2020-12-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
4
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11-OBSERVED MISSING DISCLOSURE ON FOOD ITEMS AND MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER AND PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT...

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12-OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN BETWEEN ICE IN ICE MACHINE. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12-OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15-OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR.

2020-12-23 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED MISSING DISCLOSURE ON FOOD ITEMS AND MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER AND PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT BOTTO...

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN BETWEEN ICE IN ICE MACHINE. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR.

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2/7/2019, REPORT #2261673. #51-UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ...

2019-02-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -BAR AREA -KITCHEN PREP -CENTER SERVER STATION -BACK KITCHEN INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WALK IN COOLER: 45.6F. 2.5LBS OF CHOPPED COOKED POTATOES, $5.00: DATE TAG 2-6-19 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TCS FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MOR...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, TOFU, SAUCES, SLICES CHEESE, ETC. STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. ...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK ADJACENT TO PREP TABLE IN BACK KITCHEN AREA, IN ROOM WITH ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP ON ICE MACHINE INTERIOR ICE BAFFLE FLAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REPLACE BAFFLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EAST EDGE OF BAR COUNTER TOP NOT SMOOTH AND IN POOR REPAIR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOOR GROUT, IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: CENTER ROOM SERVER STATION, KITCHEN PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND EAST ROOM SERVER AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MAN...

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.

2018-04-20 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION FANS INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE UP RIGHT FREEZER IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON CEILING AND WALL IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2017-10-12 Pass Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST, DIRT AND GREASE ON DINING ROOM DECORATIVE WINE BOTTLES, ON WOODEN SHELVING AND IN CUSHIONS OF BOOTHS THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED THROUGHOUT SHELVING IN BULK OIL AREAS, EXTERIOR OF THE WOODEN STORAGE CABINETS IN ...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRTY ICE SCOOPS AND PLASTIC SCOOP HOLDERS AT BOTH THE ICE STORAGE BIN AND ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS THROUGHOUT THE OIL DISPENSING FOOD PREP AREAS NOTED DARK BROWN IN COLOR. WALLS MUST BE LIGHT IN COLOR. SAME WALLS NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. WALL BEHIND AND UNDER DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT/FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MUST NOT ...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE A MILK CRATE AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR DISH MACHINE AREA GARBAGE DISPOSAL. MUST REPAIR PLUMBING EQUIPMENT WITH CLEANABLE MATERIAL WITH ACCESS TO FLOORS FOR ADEQUATE CLEANING.

2017-06-06 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. ALSO, BROKEN INTERIOR PANEL ON DEEP FREEZER IN REAR PREP, OBSERVED TAPE HOLDING PANEL IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE OFF INTERIOR PANEL IN ICE MACHINE (NOT EXCESSIVE) IN REAR. ALSO, CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM INSIDE SODA NOZZLE CADDY BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS (CORNERS) THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR DETACHED WALL PANEL NEXT TO THE CATCH BASIN IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP AND 1-COMP PREP SINKS IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

2016-07-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
6
minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR HINGE ON ENTREE COOLER,LOWER INTERIOR SHELF OF DESSERT COOLER IN POOR REPAIR,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON DESSERT & ENTREE PREP COOLERS.MUST CAULK GAP ON...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVERS,DISH RACKS,INTERIOR OF OVEN,PREP TABLES,WHEEL BASES,ROLLING CART,ICE SCOOP CADDIES,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF CABINETS IN WAIT STATION ...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES UNDER PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE.MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,HALL WAY OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER,2- COMP SINK,DISH MACHINE AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AND BEAMS IN DINING AREA & WAIT STATION AREA,HOOD & FILTERS ABOVE STOVE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL PANEL ON EXTERIOR OF VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.

minor Facility Condition

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN WAIT STATION AREA AND PREP AREA AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACK FLOW DEVICE ON HAND SINK IN REAR AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE.

2016-07-13 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS,DISH MACHINE AREA,WAIT STATION AREA,DINING ROOM AND MEN'S TOILETROOM.ALSO DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED APPX."3/4" OPENING ALONG BOTTOM,TOP AND SIDE O...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR HINGE ON ENTREE COOLER,LOWER INTERIOR SHELF OF DESSERT COOLER IN POOR REPAIR,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON DESSERT & ENTREE PREP COOLERS.MUST CAULK GAP ON EXTERIOR OF ICE MAC...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVERS,DISH RACKS,INTERIOR OF OVEN,PREP TABLES,WHEEL BASES,ROLLING CART,ICE SCOOP CADDIES,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF CABINETS IN WAIT STATION AREA,INTERIOR PANEL ...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES UNDER PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE.MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,HALL WAY OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER,2- COMP SINK,DISH MACHINE AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AND BEAMS IN DINING AREA & WAIT STATION AREA,HOOD & FILTERS ABOVE STOVE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL PANEL ON EXTERIOR OF VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN WAIT STATION AREA AND PREP AREA AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACK FLOW DEVICE ON HAND SINK IN REAR AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE,LEAKY OVER HEAD CONDENSATION LINES OF WALK IN COOLER

2015-08-07 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2014-09-12 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER ,WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE COFFEE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER AND ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

BIG HOLE ON THE WALLS ON THE CABINET IN THE EAST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/SEAL THE HOLE. MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE CLOSE TO THE CEILING BY THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING AND VENT THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP. ALSO INSTALL MOP SINK WITH BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

2014-03-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION IN THE COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS FRESH GRAPES BEING WASHED/PREPPED INSIDE COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. ALL DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $30.00. INSTRUCTED THAT EXPOS...

minor Sanitation

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

LID OF BOX FREEZER BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

CRACKED WALL IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.

minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS ON SHIELDS ABOVE THE TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MISSING DRAIN LINE ON BAR SODA GUN HOLDER. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD STORAGE AREAS.

2013-08-26 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN CEILING, WALLS AND PIPES IN KITCHEN AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

REPAIR LEAKY HANDLE FAUCET AT REAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SNK.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

2012-09-25 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVING BEHIND THE BAR, WINE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.

2012-09-21 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
5
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF THE MACHINE, REMOVE THE ICE AND HAVE THE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEA...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE THE SAUCES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVING BEHIND THE BAR, WINE SHELVES AND INTERIOR OF THE WINE COOLER BEHIND THE BAR.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AND ALONG THE WALLS OF THE DRY STORAGE RACKS.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE SPLATTER ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.

2011-02-16 Pass Tag Removal
5
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 2-15-11.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

VIOLATION REMAINS.

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION REMAINS.

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION REMAINS.

minor Facility Condition

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

VIOLATION REMAINS.

2011-02-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED BLACK SLIM SUBSTANCE INSIDE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR INSIDE ICE MACHINE WHE...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

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. EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE COVERED OR WRAPPED.

minor Sanitation

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. TILE FLOORING AT DISH AREA MISSING GROUT WITH POOLING WATER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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. WALL COVING/BASEBOARDS MISSING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, SERVER STATION EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE.

minor Food Temperature

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. WALL MOUNTED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE MOVED AWAY FROM HOT HOLDING UNIT.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, SERVER STATION AND STORAGE AREAS. MUS...

100
Cafe Brauer
100
Cafe Brauer
77
Hanabi Japanese Restaurant
76
Cafe Vienna
39
Soul Prime

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