GINO'S EAST OF CHICAGO.

Chicago Health Dept

521 S DEARBORN ST · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026); 3 critical violations across the last 12 months.

27 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

153

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 7

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON DISH RACK WHERE CLEAN DISHES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE SANITIZING BUCKET.

Minor Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS IN AND AROUND DISH MACHINE, OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF A GREY AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON WALL ACROSS FROM DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DISH AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE FRYER CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN DRAINS UNDER 1-COMP SINK AND UNDER DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND FLOUR ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-9-2025, REPORT #2625152 #53) OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE EMPLOYEE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

OCT 16

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 9

2025

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY SHELF BLOCKING IT PREVENTING USE OF THE HANDWASHING SINK. ALSO OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR WITH CUP AND TUBES FROM SODA MACHINE PLACE IN IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AND ALSO AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS LEAKING WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 7

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food containers ( salt, flour...) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Using deli cups as a scoop for food at front prep kitchen, instructed to use proper scoops.

Minor Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Found multiple drain hoses coming from air conditioner units draining in 3-comp sink, Instructed manager not to use utensils washing sink to drain AC water. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-025.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Meat slicer not clean behind blade, food debris noted, Instructed to clean and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Standing water noted on floor around large dough mixer, instructed to eliminate stagnant water in kitchen.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Employees personal items ( purse ) stored on food shelf in kitchen, Instructed to keep away.

APR 13

2023

PASS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, TOILET ROOMS AND BY THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GROOVES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS OR REPLACE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE AND SIDE DOORS WITH A ONE INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS AND UNDER THE SIDE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL STORAGE FROM UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD BOARDS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, MANAGER STATES THE RAW WOOD BOARDS ARE USED TO MAKE THE BAGELS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RAW WOOD BOARDS, ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED RAW MEAT ON THE HANDLES OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE SIDE OF THE PIZZA OVEN AS WELL AS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE SODA DISPENSING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

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APR 6

2023

FAIL 15 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER PREPPING BAGELS AT A PREP TABLE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA THAT DOES NOT HAVE A HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK OR CEASE PREPPING ANY FOODS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MANAGER TOLD FOOD HANDLER TO CEASE PREPPING BAGELS IN THE BASEMENT DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, TOILET ROOMS AND BY THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GROOVES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS OR REPLACE.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

3-501.13 OBSERVED FACILITY IMPROPERLY THAWING TCS FOODS (RAW CHICKEN, RAW FISH) AT A 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN STAGNANT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER (NOT EXCEEDING 70F) UNTIL THE PRODUCT REACHES AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 41F.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA BY THE CUSTOMER SITTING. ALSO OBSERVED ABOUT 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE MEN'S ROOM ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS, ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM ON THE CEILING, ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE HALLWAY LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS AND ABOUT 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE AND SIDE DOORS WITH A ONE INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS AND UNDER THE SIDE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL STORAGE FROM UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.15 OBSERVED THE LID OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE LID AND THE LID LEFT OPENED DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND ALWAYS CLOSE THE LID AFTER DUMPING GREASE INTO THE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.111 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR AND CLUTTER INSIDE OF THE STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND. OBSERVED MOPS NOT INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SINK IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE MOPS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

JAN 24

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. A COPY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED FOR THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, TOILET ROOMS AND BY THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12(A) OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR WITH A OUT OF ORDER SIGN, MANAGER STATES THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS UNABLE TO BE TURNED ON AT THIS TIME DUE TO A REPAIR THAT NEEDS TO BE MADE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE CONDENSERS OF THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE CEILING IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS BY THE LARGE OVEN, UNDER AND BEHIND PREP TABLES AND UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

JAN 17

2023

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, TOILET ROOMS AND BY THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-501.114 OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0 PPM DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE REPLACED THE SANITIZING CONTAINER AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION SAID DISH MACHINE WAS SANITIZING AT 100PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ONE RAT DROPPING BEHIND A PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 10 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED ON THE FLOOR IN VARIOUS AREAS UNDER SHELVES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON THE WALL BEHIND PIPING UNDER THE PREP TABLE THAT IS LOCATED NEXT TO THE SODA MACHINE/ICE MACHINE ON THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112 OBSERVED SOILED PEST TRAPS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOILED TRAPS AND REPLACE WITH NEW PEST TRAPS.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-603.15 OBSERVED LARGE CIP EQUIPMENT (DOUGH MIXER) TOO LARGE TO FIT INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON THE WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING OF THE LARGE CIP EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS BY THE LARGE OVEN, UNDER AND BEHIND PREP TABLES AND UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

JAN 31

2022

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE BIN WITH THE BACK OF THE SCOOPER (FOOD CONTACT SURFACE) EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SECURE OUTER OPENING TO ELIMINATE PEST ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ALL UTENSILS MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITARY MANOR WHEN NOT IN USE. YOU MAY NOT PUT KNIFE BETWEEN 2 COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOOD AT FRONT BAR IN NEED OF REPAIR WHERE WATER HAS DAMAGED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL IN DISH ROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR WHERE COVERING IS SEPARATING FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 2

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AND DISH AREA HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE BIN WITH THE BACK OF THE SCOOPER (FOOD CONTACT SURFACE) EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEM (MARINARA SAUCE) INSIDE A CONTAINER OF ICE OUTSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNIT SITTING ON THE COUNTER IN THE KITCHEN TO BE IMPROPER 60F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 1 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $20.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE 1-DOOR REFRIGERATOR BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP IN THE FREEZER BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

JAN 16

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO DISINFECTANT IN CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES TO KILL NOROVIRUS AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. ADDITIONAL TIME GRANTED TO OBTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED; MUST LABEL CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SOME RUBBER GASKETS AT THE PREP COOLER DOORS IN KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME AREAS OF THE WALLS AND CEILING TILE IN NEED OF CLEANING IN KITCHEN TO REMOVED DUST OBSERVED; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED SOME AREAS OF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN FLOORS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED SOME CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENT SYSTEM.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FEB 8

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT MATERIALS(ITEMS) (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE;KIT (MATERILA/ITEMS FOR POLICY IN PLACE NOT ON SITE IN FACILITY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE, OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT HAND SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HAND SOAP MUST REMAIN AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION (PAPER TOWELS) AT HAND SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HAND DRYING PROVISION (PAPER TOWELS) ARE REQUIRED AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIME; FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. 7-38-030(C) CITATION CONSOLIDATED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN RESTROOM OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE IN ALL RESTROOM FOR EMPLOYEES.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL SAFETY FOR FOOD EXCEEDING SPECIFIED DISCARD DATE. COOKED CHILI (8LB), COOKED BEANS(HUMMUS)(3LB), ALL INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REAR PREP AREA WITH DISCARD DATE OF JANUARY 21, 2019. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS OUT OF DATE. APPROXIMATELY 11LBS $50 DOLLARS VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR WALK IN COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.12 (F) OBSERVED FOOD AND SINGLE USE/ SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT. MUST ENCASE ALL SEWER LINE AND WASTE WATER LINES IN DRY STORAGE AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FACILITY BASEMENT AND DRY STORAGE AREA UNORGANIZED, ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR AND ACCUMULATION OF ARTICLES AND MATERIALS NOT NEEDED OR USED FOR DAILY OPERATIONS ITES HAVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DEBRIS ON THEM. CONDITION FOR PEST HARBOORAGE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE, STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM FACILITY.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DEBRIS UNDER HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 24

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVE NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM INSPECTION DATED 8/16/18 NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 16

2018

FAIL 4 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 8 LARGE FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RID THE FACILITY OF FLYING INSECTS AND TO KEEP REAR DOOR CLOSED OR SCREEN REAR DOOR IF THE REAR DOOR MUST BE KEPT OPEN. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(c).

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 22

2018

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER LOCATED ON THE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED KNIFE RACK WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED INTERIOR FANS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAIN WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE DISH MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILINGS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED A BROWN SUBSTANCE ON THE WASTE WATER PIPES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND WASTE WATER PIPES NOT PROPERLY ENCASED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BROWN SUBSTANCE AND PROPERLY ENCASE WASTE WATER PIPES THAT ARE LOCATED ABOVE DRY STORAGE AND CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 15

2018

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH GAP UNDERNEATH BOTH DOORS LOCATED ON THE DEARBORN SIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED A BOWL BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF CHEESE PRODUCT IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSIL WITH HANDLE FACING UP IN PRODUCT AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER REMOVED BOWL FROM THE CHEESE PRODUCT DURING THE INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER LOCATED ON THE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED KNIFE RACK WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED INTERIOR FANS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAIN WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE DISH MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILINGS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

JAN 23

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: -CAN OPENER -KNIFE RACK -STORAGE RACKS AND PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP, BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN THE PREP AREA. REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.

MAY 3

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

ICE BIN AT BAR MISSING A LID, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

SHELF AND CABELS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ABOVE PIZZA PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 14

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAND AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE WAITRESS STATION WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE DISHROOM EXPOSED HAND SINK PLUMBING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUBING.

DEC 4

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS AROUND DRINK STATION AND OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK AT 2 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK FAUCET. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

APR 29

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING, WORN AND DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY AND ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS ABOVE PIZZA OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST ABOVE OVEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK AT HANDSINK IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

HANDSINK IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR TO THE HOT WATER HANDLE. 2 COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER HANDLE IN NEED OF REPAIR. BOTH HANDLES ARE LOOSE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

APR 3

2013

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINER5 IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE RACKS IN COOLER AND PREP AREAS-REMOVE FOOD, DIRT/DUST. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FL PREP-REMOVE EXCESS ICE IN BASEMENT REACH IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOODS, WALLS AND PANELS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND DISH MACHINE IN 1ST FL PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

JAN 31

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SPICES, ETC.)

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED).

Minor Sanitation

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

Wednesday, January 04, 2012 Violation Type: Observation Type: Out Correct By: Wednesday, April 04, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.

JAN 4

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

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. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.

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. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP CEILING TILES (AROUND CEILING VENTILATION COVER) ABOVE PREP AREA AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL ADJACENT TO SALAD REACH IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES AND WALLS.

AUG 3

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REACH IN PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED COOLERS GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

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. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT BULBS (X2)BURNED OUT ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

DEC 14

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, SHELVING UNITS AT REAR OF PREMISES, AND COUNTERTOPS AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS.

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. FLOORS AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS NOT SWEPT.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

FOUND WASHCLOTHS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.

JUL 19

2010

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Found food containers not stored properly. (must store inverted).

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. Found floores not swept at rear kitchen areas.

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