SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

GREEN STREET SMOKED MEATS/HIGH FIVE RAMEN/SAWADA C.

YOUR CALL. 51/100

112 N GREEN ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 20, 2025 · passed

14 of 24 inspections passed, 7 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 15 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
24
14 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
93
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Oct 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 20
2025
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 9
2025
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 2
2025
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX. 15 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND BOXES OF STOCK IN THE DRY STORAGE/REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 3
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A SECTION OF UNFINISHED DRYWALL OUTSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR COVER THE WALL SECTION SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MAR 5
2024
PASSED
0 violations
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FEB 26
2024
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN FRONT COFFEE PREP NOT ACCESSIBLE. THE BASIN WAS FILLED WITH ALMOND MILK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. THE FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR THE HAND SINK DURING THE INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATE WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT COFFEE PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS FOUR QUARTS OF ALMOND MILK AT 50.1F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 4LBS AT $50. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE FRONT COFFEE REFRIGERATION UNITS CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS. THE INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE CONTENTS' NAMES.

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN AND MISSING LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 31
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE 1ST-FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER. RAW TURKEY, PORK BROTH, BROCCOLI SLAW, COOKED MAC N CHEESE, PORK SAUSAGES, PORK BELLY, SALMON, CHICKEN STOCK, AND BEEF BRISKET ARE FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45F TO 50F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES PREPPING MEAT IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE RIGHT HANDSINK IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM (1 OUT OF 3) WITH HOT WATER AT 80F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT 100-120F.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE 2 UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE VENITLATION HOODS LOCATED IN GREEN STREET SMOKED MEATS AND HIGH FIVE RAMEN PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

JUL 14
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Found 5 large containers 25lbs each of cooked beans held at 48.9f in walk-in cooler, placed in cooler a day before. instructed to hold Cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. priority violation 7-38-005. 125 lbs of cooked beans discarded valued at $700

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

using cloth towels to dry wet utensils. instructed to air dry aonly

JUL 27
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT PREP AREA HANDSINKS. A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN THE MIDDLE OF TABLE AT EAST PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

JUN 16
2021
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

UTENSILS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY ALL UTENSILS AFTER WASHING.

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

USING DISPOSABLE SPOONS AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.

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

NO SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN THE MIDDLE OF TABLE AT EAST PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL

OCT 20
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND RAMEN KITCHEN TO REMOVE LIGHT DUST. ALSO CLEAN THE VENT ABOVE THE HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE LIGHT DUST OBSERVED.

JUL 1
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 24
2019
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 16LBS OF COOKED SMOKED BEEF BRISKET AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 56F IN WALK IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD FOOD ITEMS SHALL BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (POTATO SALAD, MACARONI SALAD, COOKED SMOKED BRISKET, COOKED PORK BELLY,BROCCOLI SALAD ETC) IN WALK IN COOLER WITH IMPROPER LABELING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 18 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES IN THE BAR PREP AREA IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES... ON LIQUOR POURING NOZZLES, ON ICE BINS, FLYING NEAR DUMP SINKS , AND ON TOP OF THE DRINKING GLASS BRIMS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL FOR SERVICE. INTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a).

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

NO COMPLIANCE SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT OF A LICENSEE HOLDER.

APR 19
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER ON MAIN FLOOR IN REAR, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ON MAIN, 2ND FLOOR,AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS

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

DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN MAIN AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS.

APR 11
2018
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN A HOLD HOLDING UNIT, AND STORED ON THE TOP OF A PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 15 LBS OF PULLED PORK, 127F, VALUED AT $130. 50 LBS OF SALADS: POTATO, MACARONI, BROCCOLI, TEMPS RANGED FROM 50F TO 57F, VALUED AT $350. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE, AND COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

OBSERVED SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4" HOLE PRESENT AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 1/17/2017. INSTRUCTED THAT SUMMARY MUST BE VISIBLE AND DISPLAYED TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-42-010.

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

MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER ON MAIN FLOOR IN REAR, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ON MAIN, 2ND FLOOR,AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN MAIN AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS.

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE SOILED LINES IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE SERVING AND PREPARING FOOD.

JAN 17
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND WOOD BURNING OVEN INTERIOR, FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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

CHIPPING PAINT AT SUPPORT COLUMN AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN FOOD PREP AREAS, CEILING VENTS IN BASEMENT RESTAURANT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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

EMPLOYEES LOCKER AREA CLUTTER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE SPACE TO STORE NICE AND NEATLY,

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

FIRST FLOOR STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

JAN 10
2017
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND ON STEAM UNITS AT IMPROPER TEMP, MIX CORN AND BEEF, READING 127-130'F, ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 15LBS AND $370.00 IN VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT PROPER TEMPERATURES AT 140'F OR ABOVE. CITATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005A

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED PASTRY ITEMS IN CAFE AREA AT FRONT COUNTER NOT WRAPPED AND COVER, NOT PROTECTED FROM THE CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO COVER AT ONCE, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 09/06/2016, REPORT #1953810, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 38 NON USED FAUCET ABOVE SOFT SERVE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE FAUCET WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER IMMEDIATELY ABOVE MACHINE, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

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

FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND WOOD BURNING OVEN INTERIOR, FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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

CHIPPING PAINT AT SUPPORT COLUMN AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN FOOD PREP AREAS, CEILING VENTS IN BASEMENT RESTAURANT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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

EMPLOYEES LOCKER AREA CLUTTER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE SPACE TO STORE NICE AND NEATLY,

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

FIRST FLOOR STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

SEP 6
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SLIGHT BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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

VENT COVERS MISSING AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. PROVIDE SAME

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

BLACK CEILING IN LOWER LEVEL AND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS. WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA MUST BE FINISHED IN A LIGHT COLOR.

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

NON USED FAUCET ABOVE SOFT SERVE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE FAUCET WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER IMMEDIATELY ABOVE MACHINE

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR PREP COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME.

AUG 29
2016
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN LARGE, DEEP PANS IN WALK-IN COOLER: BAKED BEANS 46.8F (DATED YESTERDAY 8/27), BAKED BEANS 44.8F. MACARONI SALAD 54.1F (8/27), BROCCOLI SLAW 45.1F. CONTAINER OF MISO (SOY AND TOFU) AT 52.8F AND COOKED NOODLES AT 49.0F IN LOWER LEVEL PREP COOLER. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 30LBS $100 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT PROPER TEMPERATURES AT 40F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

EXPOSED HANDSINK AT COFFEE PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE OR MAINTAINED OBSERVED UNCLEAN UTENSILS AND MILK IN BASIN OF SINK. ALSO NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT SINK. INSTD TO MAINTAIN SINK CLEAN, BASIN EMPTY, AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION/STORAGE . EXPOSED WATER PIPES LOCATEDS IMMEDIATELY ABOVE PREP TABLE AT NEWLY ADDED LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME. EXPOSED PIPES CAN NOT BE LOCATED ABOVE PREP AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.

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

SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR FOR GREEN ST MEATS AND REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTOOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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

SINGLE SERVICE BEVERAGE STRAWS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO HAVE PRE WRAPPED OR PROVIDE PROPER DISPENSER.

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

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SLIGHT BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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

VENT COVERS MISSING AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. PROVIDE SAME.

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

NON USED FAUCET ABOVE SOFT SERVE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE FAUCET WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER IMMEDIATELY ABOVE MACHINE.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR PREP COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME.

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

STRAINERS OBSERVED IN ALL BASINS OF SINKS IN BAR AREA. INSTD TO HAVE STRAINERS STORED IN SINKS DESIGNATED AS DUMP SINKS.

OCT 13
2015
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS REMOVED FROM CONTAINERS AND STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST LABELED AND DATED.

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

CLEAN THE SIDES OF ICE MACHINES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AREAS(INCLUDING BASEMENT), IN REAR ENCLOSED STORAGE AREA WHERE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IS STORED, AND IN FAR REAR ENCLOSED STORAGE AREA(COMMON AREA FOR ENTIRE BUILDING) LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(LOT'S OF DEBRIS,DIRT, STAINS AND PUDDLES OF WATER PRESENT).

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

CLEAN WALLS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

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

REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

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

: LOCATE SOURCE OF LEAK IN FAR REAR STORAGE AREA AND REPAIR IT. INSULATE PIPES CONNECTED ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT WATER FROM DRIPPING ON FLOOR.

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

ELIMINATE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE THE LARGE UNUSED EQUIPMENT SI STORED.

AUG 21
2015
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS REMOVED FROM CONTAINERS AND STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST LABELED AND DATED.

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

CLEAN THE SIDES OF ICE MACHINES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.

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

: CLEAN FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AREAS(INCLUDING BASEMENT), IN REAR ENCLOSED STORAGE AREA WHERE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IS STORED, AND IN FAR REAR ENCLOSED STORAGE AREA(COMMON AREA FOR ENTIRE BUILDING) LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(LOT'S OF DEBRIS,DIRT, STAINS AND PUDDLES OF WATER PRESENT).

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

CLEAN WALLS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

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

REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

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

LOCATE SOURCE OF LEAK IN FAR REAR STORAGE AREA AND REPAIR IT. INSULATE PIPES CONNECTED ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT WATER FROM DRIPPING ON FLOOR.

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

ELIMINATE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE THE LARGE UNUSED EQUIPMENT SI STORED.

AUG 14
2015
FAILED
11 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALChemical Safety
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

FOUND FRESH CLAMS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT TAG AND ORIGINAL PACKAGING ATTACHED TO PRODUCT. MUST KEEP PRODUCT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND TAG ATTACHED UNTIL ALL PRODUCT IS PREPARED AND SOLD AND KEEP TAGS FOR 90 DAYS AFTERWARDS ON PREMISES. PRODUCT DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B). 6 LB VALUED AT $75 DISCARDED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

4-DRAWER REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 44.1F-47.1F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST HAVE UNIT SERVICED. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER BEING COOLED IN DEEP CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS WITH PREP DATES OF 8-13-15 AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: COOKED BEANS-51.2F, COOKED CHILLI-47.1F, POTATO SALAD-48.7F, SMOKED PASTRAMI-45.1F, MACARONI SALAD-51.6F. ALL FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES WERE DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO USE SHALLOW COBTAINERS WHEN COOLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). 200LB VALUED AT $500 DISCARDED.

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

IMPROPER PEST CONTROL AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION. 5 LARGE FLIES OBSERVED FLYING AROUND IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, 5 SMALL FLIES ALSO OBSERVED FLYING AROUND ICE MACHINES IN REAR PREP AREA. REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE NOT ADEQUATELY RODENT PROOFED, A LARGE OPENING FOUND AT LOWER LEFT SIDE OF DOOR(1/4IN GAP 3 INCHES WIDE). MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO REQUEST A VISIT AND REPAIR REAR DOOR MAKING IT TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS REMOVED FROM CONTAINERS AND STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST LABELED AND DATED.

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

CLEAN THE SIDES OF ICE MACHINES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AREAS(INCLUDING BASEMENT), IN REAR ENCLOSED STORAGE AREA WHERE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IS STORED, AND IN FAR REAR ENCLOSED STORAGE AREA(COMMON AREA FOR ENTIRE BUILDING) LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(LOT'S OF DEBRIS,DIRT, STAINS AND PUDDLES OF WATER PRESENT).

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

CLEAN WALLS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

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

REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

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

LOCATE SOURCE OF LEAK IN FAR REAR STORAGE AREA AND REPAIR IT. INSULATE PIPES CONNECTED ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT WATER FROM DRIPPING ON FLOOR.

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

ELIMINATE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE THE LARGE UNUSED EQUIPMENT SI STORED.

SEP 17
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE AREAS WHERE NECESSARY OF DEBRIS.

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

PEELING PAINT/WALL PAPER NOTED AT CEILING IN DISH WASHING ROOM. MUST REPAIR OR REPAINT.

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

ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN LARGE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA AND STORAGE AREAS ON MAIN FLOOR.

OCT 15
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SOME AREAS OF DINING ROOM WALLS ARE OF BRICK; SEALANT HAS BEEN APPLIED. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY MORE SEALANT TO AREAS.

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