NOV 7
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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GIDEON WELLES.
YOUR CALL. 68/100
4500 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 7, 2025 · passed
6 of 14 inspections passed, 3 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 13 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
6 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
71
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Jul 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 122024PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 12
2024
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM.(SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" AT BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE REVOLVING DOOR AND IN REAR SIDE STORAGE ROOM GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS THE COOKING GRILL.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN BAR AND SIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH DIRT/DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED SECTION OF CEILING WITH PEELING PAINT IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BRIGHTER BULB IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS FROM CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 62023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 6
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS STORED AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44-49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 1/2 GALLON HEAVY CREAM, 1/2 GALLON FRENCH ONION SOUP, 1/4 GALLON EGG MIX, 2 POUNDS BEYOND BURGER, 3 POUNDS GROUND BEEF, 5 POUNDS BRISKET, 3 POUNDS PULLED PORK, 1 POUND ROASTED RED PEPPER AND 1 GALLON HOMEMADE CHIPOTLE RANCH ($300). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED 2-DOOR COOLER UNIT WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL WRAPPED AROUND EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
AUG 192022PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 19
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN THE BAR AREA, REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOMS.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF WALL AND FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND/UNDERNEATH DISHMACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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AUG 122022FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 12
2022
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN THE BAR AREA, REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOMS.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE (BAR AREA) AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. (WAREWASHING MACHINE IS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE TAGGED ‘HELD FOR INSPECTION’. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED, SEE COMMENTS BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND OVER 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES ALONG THE WALLS AND CEILING IN DISHWASHING AREA (WHERE THE DISHMACHINE IS LOCATED). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR BASEBOARD AND WALL UNDERNEATH/BEHIND DISHMACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN, REAR STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND BAR.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
JUN 82021PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 8
2021
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE OVENS AND DEEP FRYERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED DRAIN LINE WATER LEAKS BENEATH THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WATER LEAKS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPLACE THE MISSING EDGES OF FLOOR TILE AROUND THE BAR AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CLEAN THE GREASE AND SOOT FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
DEC 202019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR WARE WASHING AREA OF FACILITY (BY DISH MACHINE) . FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MARINATED CHICKEN,SOUPS)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE BRACELETS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED USE OF UNWRAPPED STRAWS IN BAR AREA.SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED,DISPLAYED AND DISPENSED SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES IS PREVENTED
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO DRAINBOARD PROVIDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO DRY DISHES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE . MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN OUT SIDE AREA BY REAR EXIT DOOR TO COOLER UNITS
OCT 302018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 30
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N)NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11- NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17- ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11- NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REGARDING NOT WELL DONE OR UNDERCOOKED MEAT THAT IS BEING SERVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO POST A SIGN AND WRITE IT ON THE MENU WITH ASTERISK ON SPECIFIC MEAT THAT IS BEING SERVED UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12- BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE,SERVICE AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11- FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA MUST BE RE SEALED AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11- MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND AND AROUND THE WALK IN COOLER WITH KEGS, FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 232018FAILED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 23
2018
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-102.12-NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITTAION POSTED OR DISPLAYED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO POST CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N)NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11- NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17- ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11- NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REGARDING NOT WELL DONE OR UNDERCOOKED MEAT THAT IS BEING SERVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO POST A SIGN AND WRITE IT ON THE MENU WITH ASTERISK ON SPECIFIC MEAT THAT IS BEING SERVED UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.11-FOUND EVIDENCE OF FRUIT FLIES ON THE CEILING, WALLS BY THE TV, BEHIND BAR AND DINING AREA ABOUT 15 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES AND INFORM THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C)-FAN GUARD OF THE 2 WALK IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12- BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE,SERVICE AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11- FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA MUST BE RE SEALED AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11- MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND AND AROUND THE WALK IN COOLER WITH KEGS, FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 62017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 6
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN) IS BEING HANDLED/PREPARED/SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED/PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUST ON CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 282017FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 28
2017
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED SEVERAL DOORS NOT PROTECTED/RODENT-PROOFED,THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOORS WITH BROKEN WEATHER STRIPS/GAPS AT CORNERS OF SAID DOORS APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AND EXTERIOR DOORS THAT LEAD TO THE WALK-IN-COOLER ROOM/DRY STORAGE LIQUOR ROOM.ALSO,APPROXIMATELY 5 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT BAR AREA NEAR DISHMACHINE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1931811 DATED:05/27/2016. 32 Observed the freezer near the dish area with heavy frost accumulation. Instructed facility to defrost and maintain. Observed torn gaskets at the low 2 door cooler in the kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. 08/27/2016 33 Observed the 2 door unused cooler at the bar to have black, mold like spots inside. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed dirt accumulation in the soda guns and attached drains at the bar. Instructed facility to clean and sanitize and maintain. 08/27/2016 38 Observed a leak below the exposed hand sink at the kitchen prep area. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. 08/27/2016 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 7/5/2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS ON KITCHEN FOOD EQUIPMENTS/SHELVINGS MUST MAINTAIN SURFACES SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR OF BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYER,BENEATH THE BROILER IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE IN KITCHEN AREA FOUND DIRTY.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUST ON CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING VENT COVER NEAR THE DISHWASHING MACHINE KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING CEILING VENT COVER AND CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NO LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT BULB AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 272016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 27
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Observed the kitchen exposed handsink blocked by a trash can and sheet pan. Instructed to maintain accessible at all times. Facility removed can and pan at time of inspection. Also observed no paper towels at the bar exposed handsink and no soap or paper towels at the rear prep handsink. Instructed to install and maintain-facility complied during inspection. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed the freezer near the dish area with heavy frost accumulation. Instructed facility to defrost and maintain. Observed torn gaskets at the low 2 door cooler in the kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed the 2 door unused cooler at the bar to have black, mold like spots inside. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed dirt accumulation in the soda guns and attached drains at the bar. Instructed facility to clean and sanitize and maintain.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed a leak below the exposed handsink at the kitchen prep area. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
JUL 72015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 7
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO ONE COMPARTMENT DUMP SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL,
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