SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

GEORGE STREET PUB.

BEAT. 29/100

2856-2860 N HALSTED ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 23, 2025 · passed with conditions

Failed 2 of 11 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
4 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
75
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Apr 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 23
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFacility Condition
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED FRESH MUSSELS IN A CONTAINER WITHOUT SHELLSTOCK TAGS ATTACHED IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCTED ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE SHELLFISH TAGS SHALL REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER S IN WHICH THE SHELLSTOCK ARE RECEIVED UNTIL THE CONTAINER IS EMPTY. ALSO OBSERVED NO RECORDS OF SHELLSTOCK TAGS ON SITE. MUST MAINTAIN BY RETAINING SHELLSTOCK TAGS FOR 90 DAYS FROM THE DATE THAT IS RECORDED ON THE TAG. EMPLOYEE IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD VALUE OF $80. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR. THE FOLLOWING FOOODS WERE AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES. RAW CHICKEN TEMPEARTURE RANGING BETWEEN 56.7F-59.2F, GROUND BEEF 56.3F, BROCCOLI SOUP 57.8F, CLAM SOUP 59.6F, FUNDU SOUP 58.8F, BLACK BEANS 60.1F, SHRIMP 56.2F, CRAWFISH 56.1F, SOUR CREAM 56.4F, STEAK 56.4F, COOKED CHICKEN WINGS 57.9F, FREH MOZZARELLA CHEESE 58.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARIY DISCARDED 70# OF FOOD VALUE OF $800. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READT TO EAT TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER STORE LONGER THAN 24 HOURS. CHICKEN WINGS, FUNDO CHEESE SOUP, CLAM SOUP, BROCCOLI SOUP, BLACK BEANS, FLANK STEAK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR. COOLER FOUND WITH AN AMBIEN TEMPERATURE OF 61.8F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. CDPH CONTACT FOR RE-INSPECTION TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING.

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

MUST NOT USE TINT FOIL AS A LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE TINT FOIL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDE IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 28
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED STANDING LIQUID INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN COOLER AT REAR BAR. MUST CLEAN/KEEP DRY INTERIOR OF SAID COOLER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASMENT FLOOR. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X2) ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS.

MAY 21
2024
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT BOTH BARS AND 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT BASMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL LIVE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED STANDING LIQUID INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN COOLER AT REAR BAR. MUST CLEAN/KEEP DRY INTERIOR OF SAID COOLER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MOP SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON MAIN BAR FLOOR AND BASMENT FLOOR. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X2) ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS.

MAY 9
2023
PASSED
0 violations
APR 25
2023
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

SEE VIOLATION #60

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

WASTE PIPE ABOVE THE SHELVES WITH FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS MUST BE ENCASED OR RELOCATE ITEMS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

SEE VIOLATION #60

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-20-21,REPORT#2528783 #16)4-602.11(B-E): INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IS NOT CLEAN IN SOME UPPER AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #37) 3-302.12: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME. #44)4-903.11 (A;B;D): CLEAN MIXING BOWLS STORED NEXT TO THE KITCHEN DISH MACHINE MUST BE STORED INVERTED. #49)4-602.13: INTERIOR OF THE UNUSED BAR DISH MACHINE IS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #49)4-601.11(B): BASEMENT PREP TABLE TOP CAN OPENER NOTED WITH RUST AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. #51) 5-204.12: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE BASEMENT UTILITY SERVICE SINK. #55)6-501.114: ALL UNNECESSARY STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE SOUTH AREA BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. #58)2-102.13 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED

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AUG 20
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations1 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.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IS NOT CLEAN IN SOME UPPER AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE COOKS LINE TWO-DOOR COOLER. SPINACH DIP AT 47.6F & BLUE CHEESE DRESSING AT 49.3F. INSTRUCTED MUST HOLD ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-35-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. TWO-DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT 49.1F WITH FOOD SUCH AS BLUE CHEESE DRESSING AT 49.3F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

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

CLEAN MIXING BOWLS STORED NEXT TO THE KITCHEN DISH MACHINE MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF THE UNUSED BAR DISH MACHINE IS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

BASEMENT PREP TABLE TOP CAN OPENER NOTED WITH RUST AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE BASEMENT UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNNECESSARY STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE SOUTH AREA BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 20
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations1 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.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IS NOT CLEAN IN SOME UPPER AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE COOKS LINE TWO-DOOR COOLER. SPINACH DIP AT 47.6F & BLUE CHEESE DRESSING AT 49.3F. INSTRUCTED MUST HOLD ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-35-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. TWO-DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT 49.1F WITH FOOD SUCH AS BLUE CHEESE DRESSING AT 49.3F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

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

CLEAN MIXING BOWLS STORED NEXT TO THE KITCHEN DISH MACHINE MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF THE UNUSED BAR DISH MACHINE IS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

BASEMENT PREP TABLE TOP CAN OPENER NOTED WITH RUST AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE BASEMENT UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNNECESSARY STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE SOUTH AREA BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

MAR 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
15 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH BOXES CONTAINING CARDBOARD BOXES IN FRONT OF THE SINK. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE BOXES FROM THE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

3-302.11 NOTED RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOOD (COOKED PORK) INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS ABOVE THE UNCOOKED (RAW) FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED A VERY THICK BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

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

NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE 2 UPRIGHT FREEZERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING THE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B)

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, FRONT BAR UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO WET FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE BAR. -CRACKS AND HOLES ON THE WALLS THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, SEAL ALL CRACKS AND HOLES TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PESTS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE FRONT BAR AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS (DRINKS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

DEC 8
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN DUSTY FAN COVER AND FAN UNIT IN WALK IN BEER COOLER. MUST CLEAN MOLD-LIKE SPOTS FROM CEILING IN WALK IN BEER COOLER.

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS, BROKEN GLASS AND BOTTLE CAPS FROM BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREAS AND AROUND ICE MACHINE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS OR PROVIDE SHATTER RESISTANT BULBS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS, LIQUOR STORAGE, BASEMENT PREP AREA, AND IN UPRIGHT FREEZER.

FEB 14
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NOTED ALL FOUR EXPOSED HANDSINKS ON SITE IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. AT THE BAR, THE HANDSINK WAS INACCESSIBLE DUE TO SEVERAL EMPTY BOTTLES BEING STORED IN THE BASIN AND THERE WERE NO PAPER TOWELS AT THIS SINK. IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND AT THE REAR BAR, THE HAND SINKS WERE NOT SUPPLIED WITH SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS. IN THE MAIN KITCHEN, THE HANDSINK WAS INACCESSIBLE DUE TO A LATEX GLOVE COVERING THE FAUCET HEAD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDSINKS TO BE FREELY ACCESSIBLE AND STOCKED WITH A SUPPLY OF SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030

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

MUST DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZERS IN BASEMENT.

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

OBSERVED SOILED KNIVES STORED IN THE KNIFE RACK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

NOTED STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE PREP TABLE AS WELL AS IN THE BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN DRY.

APR 28
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOODS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE/PREP MUST BE LABELED.

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

MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA OR REMOVE ALL PREPPING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE.

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