Havana Grill
Passed most recently but 5 prior failures on record
2025-05-19 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2025-05-15 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 5 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-202.12 (A)---CONTINUED TO OBSERVE INADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE FOLLOWING HAND SINKS:HANDSINK AT THE BAR AREA WATER TEMPERATURE AT 93F-97F AND AT THE HAND SINKS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS WATER TEMPERATURE AT 91.0F-95.0F .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT HAND...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14--OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17--OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11--OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-202.18--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
2025-05-13 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 7 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE FOLLOWING HAND SINKS:HANDSINK AT THE BAR AREA AND AT THE HAND SINKS IN THE WASHROOMS (WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM (74.4 F-79.4F).INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT HANDWASHING SINKS WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE PROVIDED OF AT ...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE BAR AREA (NOT-IN-USE) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION;FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.THE SAID DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" A...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) HELD INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.OBSERVED COCONUT CREAM SAUCE COOKED FROM PREVIOUS DAY WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46.9F-49.8F.MANAGEMENT V...
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
2024-09-09 Pass Short Form Complaint ▾
No violations found.
2024-07-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Found 40 lbs of beef stew in gravy held in walk-in cooler at 57.4f, stew placed in walk-in cooler a day prior, instructed to hold all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. priority violation 7-38-005, item discarded valued at $200.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Rear kitchen door to the alley propped open, instructed to keep kitchen door closed.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Using cloth towels to dry plates, instructed to air dry only.
2023-04-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED BLOCKED HANDSINK IN BAR. JACKET AND BAR NAPKINS STORED INSIDE SINK BASIN. HANDSINKS MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. ITEMS WERE REOCATED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
DID NOT OBSERVE ANY DATE LABEL ON CONTAINER OF COOKED GROUND BEEF IN WALK-IN COOLER. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER THAT ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH A PREPARATION DATE AND INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED, SOLD,...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
THERMOMETERS IS NOT PROVIDED IN SMALL PREP COOLER IN CHIP/SOUP STATION. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
EXTERIOR FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NEAR DINING AREA IS LEFT OPEN WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NACHO CHIP BASKET IS STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF NACHOS. MANAGER RELOCATED BASKET OUT OF FOOD PRODUCT.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP SURFACES IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR COOKLINE. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW AN...
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
TONGS STORED IN CONTAINER OF STANDING WATER ON PREP-LINE UNIT. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMILATED DUST ON EXTERNAL VENT UNIT NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PHONE STORED ON COOKLINE PREP-UNIT LOCATED ON 1ST FLOOR. FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL A) PROVIDE DESIGNATED DRESSING ROOMS OR DRESSING AREAS FOR EMPLOYEES THAT ROUTINELY CHANGE THEIR CLOTHES IN THE ESTABLISHMENTS; B) PROVIDE LOCKERS OR...
2022-04-20 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 7 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE FROM 12:25PM-1:15PM WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND BEEF WERE PREPARED. CERTIFIED MANAGER NOE BAUTISTA ARRIVED ON SITE AT 1:15PM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAG...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED SEVERAL BOXES AND OTHER ITEMS STORED ON GROUND IN REAR WATER HEATER ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND ICE SCOOPS STORED IN ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND BAR ICE CHEST. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE BOXES AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF GROUND AND STORE ICE SCOOPS OU...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FLOORS AND WALLS OF DISH WASHING AREA IN BASEMENT AND UNDERNEATH COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
2021-07-12 Pass Complaint 6 ▾
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER BUCKET BETWEEN USES, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BSERVED A TORN GASKET ON ON THE DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT BEING USED TO STORE PRODUCE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON CUTTING BLADE OF CAN OPENER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN THE LADIES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
2020-07-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON ON THE DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT BEING USED TO STORE PRODUCE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
2020-06-29 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, BURN 3 LOADS OF ICE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-0...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED 2 PANS OF COOKED PORK IN A PREP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO MAIN LINE BEING HELD AT THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: ONE PAN AT 57.1F AND THE OTHER AT 51.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON CAN OPENER LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON ON THE DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT BEING USED TO STORE PRODUCE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
2019-10-08 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
SODA GUN DISPENSERS POOLING WATER AND POOR DRAINAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT MAIN 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSULATION COVERING FOR WALK-IN COOLER COOLING LINES IN POOR REPAIR, CONDENSATION NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
2019-06-06 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE DIDN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE NOT HAVING KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD SAFETY REQUIREMENT.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE BEEF AND PORK BEING HANDLED AND SERVED, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT BASEMENT'S PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK (61F WATER TEMP) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 100 F WATER TEMP MINIMUM AT ALL TIME DURING OPERATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO DISCLAIMER FOR THE FOOT NOTE FOR UNDER COOKED FOODS, NO ASTERISK ON THE LISTED FOOD THAT CAN BE COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
DRAIN LINE FOR COOLING UNIT CONDENSATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, DRIPPING AND GRADED IMPROPERLY DRAIN LINE FOR SODA GUN HOLDERS NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT BASEMENT'S KITCHEN CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
CURRENT FAILED SUMMARY WAS COVER WITH THE YEAR BEFORE PASSED SUMMERY. INSTRUCTED TO POST CURRENT SUMMARY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-10(B)
2018-09-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-102.11(b)PERSON IN CHARGE DIDNT DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE NOT HAVING KNOWLEDGE OF PROPRLY COOLING FOODS.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF (TCF) FOODS IN COOLER. APPROX 8-LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 51.F,30-LBS OF COOKED RICE AT 59.F,59.F,8-LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT 52.F,10-LBS OF GUACAMOLE AT 51.3F. ALL TCF FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED-COS AT ...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU FOR UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED THAT REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE MUST BE ON MENU FOR ALL RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE BACKFLOR DEVICE LOCATED ON WATER LINE OF COFFEE MACHINE AT WAITER STATION
2017-07-27 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2016-07-18 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
1ST FLOOR PREP AREA VENTILATION HOOD MISSING ONE FILTER. MUST PROVIDE FILTER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARD AND SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. MUST CLEAN LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHNE DRAINBOARD AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND/UNDER DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARD. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
BASEMENT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED METAL ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON SIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
2015-09-21 Pass Complaint 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPES THRU-OUT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM ABOVE THE WATER HEATER AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ALL WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE TOP OF THE PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
2015-06-10 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE FIRST FLOOR CLOSE TO THE DEEP FRYER,(WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP IN THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE DINING AREAS ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER,UNDER THE DINING TABLES AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DAMAGED CEILING PANEL ABOVE THE SPAICES RACK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, AND IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. WALLS IN THE SAME AREA NEED DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND RFEMOVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP ...
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY. MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST SHOW PRROF OF THE IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
2014-07-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
NOTED TEMPERATURES OF WALK IN COOLERS AND SERVICE COOLERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER.WALK IN COOLER ARE 50F AND 52.3F AND SERVICE COOLER IS 49.3F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING TEMPERATUR...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: GUACAMOLE 54.3F, CHICKEN 64.2F, MUSHROOM 48.5F,OCTOPUS (2 CONTAINER)52.1/48F, RICE AND BEANS 48.1F, RICE 48.6F,MAS...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCTS NAMES, USE BY OR PREPARED BY DATE INCLUDING BULK ITEMS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS, GLASSES ETC)ON SHELVES AT THE BAR AND PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT THE DOOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH BEER AND OTHER BEVERAGES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA....NOTED HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LEAKING AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- U-JOIN PIPPING AT HAND WASH SINK OF FIRST FLOOR, BOTTOM PIPPING OF 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2013-10-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2013-09-27 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND 20 LBS OF COOKED BLACK BEANS STORED IN A LARGE CONTAINER AT 58.3F, 5 LBS OF COOKED PORK AT 51.4F, CONTAINERS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE, INSTRUCET MGR TO COOL DOWN FOOD PROPERLY. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1134412, DATED 7-17-12 FOR VIOLATION (32)A SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED TO THE RIGHT OF THE BASEMENT HANDSINK, BESIDE SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DAMAGED BASEBOARD AT HOT WATER TANK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
2012-07-17 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. A SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED TO THE RIGHT OF THE BASEMENT HANDSINK, BESIDE SLICER. STOPPERS NEEDED AT 2 & 3-COMP SINKS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CONDENSERS OF BAR COOLER, INTERIOR FLOOR OF 2-UPRIGHT FREEZERS IN BASEMENT, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 2-COMP SINK-MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & FREE OF DUST, FOOD DEBRIS OR DIRT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELD MISSING AT THE DISHMACHINE AREA, MUST REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINK, FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, MUST FIX.
2011-02-07 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE LEAKING DRAIN LINE UNDER THE BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK.
2010-02-10 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
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. Both walk in cooler door rubber gaskets in poor repair,ripped. Must repair or replace damaged cooler gaskets.
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. Must clean and sanitize equipment.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Staircase closet cluttered. Must elevate all item...
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