SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HILLTOP FAMILY RESTAURANT.

BEAT. 18/100

2800 W FOSTER AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 7, 2025 · passed with conditions

Failed 8 of 19 inspections. 18 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
6 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 8 failed
VIOLATIONS
142
includes 18 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 7
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

SOME INTERIOR AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINES ICE SHOOT IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE DISHES BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE SANITIZER AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO SET THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AND RE-WASH ALL DISHES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER COOLING OF TCS COOKED POTATOES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. COOKED POTATOES INSIDE A TIGHTLY COVERED DEEP PLASTIC PAN AT 98.9F. POTATOES COOKED IN THE MORNING AT 8:30AM EXCEEDING THE 2 HOURS TO COOL DOWN TO 70F, THEN AN ADDITIONAL 4 HOURS TO 40F. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS AND TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS FOR COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO REHEAT POTATOES TO 165F THEN START THE COOLING PROCESS AGAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS COOKED SAUSAGE ON THE STOVE TOP BEING HELD HOT AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 103.6F. REVIEWED PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS FOR TCS FOODS. SAUSAGE DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER UNDER THE ELECTRIC SLICER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED VERY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AND LOW STREAM OF HOT WATER IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE A GREATER WATER FLOW FOR HOT WATER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.----DIRTY FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR DRY FOODS STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NOTED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR COOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

SEP 4
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SALT SHAKERS STORED ON TOP OF ALL TABLES IN CUSTOMER DINING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 19
2024
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 13
2024
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 1-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.OBSERVED STEAK AT 53.4F, COLESLAW AT 53.7F, SLICED ROAST BEEF AT 53.1F, POTATOES AT 45.1F, CUT MELONS AT 53.6F, TUNA AT 54.7F, SLICED CHEESES AT 53.1F, SLICED GYRO MEAT AT 60.0F AND HAMBURGERS AT 55.7F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15#'S OF FOOD WORTH $300.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED THE 1-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55.7F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CUT MELONS AND TUNA ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. SEE COMMENTS BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST INFESTATION ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE MAIN COOKSLINE AND 5 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES IN THE SAME MAIN COOKSLINE AREAS AND 3 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR AND WALL AT REAR DISHWASHNG AREAS AND APPROXIMATELY 6 LIVE COCKROACHES ON PIPE WRAPPED AROUND WITH A TOWEL DIRECTLY BEHIND THE DISHMACHINE ALSO, 1 LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON TOP OF THE SEATING BOOTH AT THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. ALSO, APPROXIMATELY 75 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE FRONT COFFEE STATION NEXT TO CUSTOMER DINING AREAS AND APPROX: 50 RODENT(MICE) DROPPINGS ON TOP OF THE ELECTRICAL BOX UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE AND INTERIOR STORAGE CABINETS AT REAR BANQUET ROOM AREA ALSO, ON FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO THOROUGHLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLUE BOARDS WITH TRAPPED/DEAD INSECTS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED STAINED COLOR CODED CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON KITCHEN STORAGE RACK AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE ON THE COOKING STOVE/OVEN, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND SHELVINGS UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES, INTERIOR STORAGE DRAWER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, EXTERIORS OF DISHMACHINE AND ATTACHED DISHWARE RACK, AND INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING STORAGE CABINETS AT REAR BANQUET ROOM. REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS FROM THE UNDERSIDES OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING, TABLES ETC. THE INTERIOR SHIELD OF THE ICE MAKER IS NOT CLEAN ALONG EDGES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK AT COOKSLINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ALONG THE THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND SCATTERED SITES OF PEELING PAINT DEBRIS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND REPAIR SAID WALL SO THAT SURFACES ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE MANAGER OFFICE SPACE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING AT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 10
2024
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19 OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

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

4-501.12 OBSERVED STAINED COLOR CODED CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON KITCHEN STORAGE RACK AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

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

4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF THE COOKING STOVE/OVEN,SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,PREP TABLES AND SHELVINGS UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES,INTERIOR STORAGE DRAWER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS,EXTERIORS OF DISHMACHINE AND ATTACHED DISHWARE RACK,AND INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING STORAGE CABINETS AT REAR BANQUET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ALONG THE THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND SCATTERED SITES OF PEELING PAINT DEBRIS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND REPAIR SAID WALL SO THAT SURFACES ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE AT REAR NEAR THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

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JUL 3
2024
FAILED
14 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES .

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA (NOT-IN-USE) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION;FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 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).(** SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.OBSERVED SLICED HAM AT 51.7F,SLICED BEEF AT 51.1F,SLICED TOMATOES AT 50.5F,EGGS AT 50.0F,COLESLAW AT 45.9F,HASHBROWNS AT 66.1 AND PORK CHORIZO AT 64.5F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15#'S OF FOOD WORTH $200.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED THE 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.5F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS HAM AND EGGS ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED REFRIGERATION REPAIR SERVICE.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED GLUE BOARDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ON COUNTER NEAR THE COFFEE STATION AND INSIDE CABINET AT SERVER STATION NEAR THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLUE BOARDS FROM SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON THE DISHWARE STORAGE RACK NEAR THE DISHMACHINE, 3 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR MAT AT MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND 2 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON THE WALL ABOVE THE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK AREA AND 1 CRAWLING OUT OF THE DOOR GASKET OF COOLER AT THE FRONT COFFEE PREPARATION STATION ALSO, APPROXIMATELY 60 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS LOCATED IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND INTERIOR STORAGE CABINETS LOCATED AT REAR BANQUET ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT REAR MAIN KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED STAINED COLOR CODED CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON KITCHEN STORAGE RACK AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING STOVE/OVEN,SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,PREP TABLES AND SHELVINGS UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES,INTERIOR STORAGE DRAWER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS,EXTERIORS OF DISHMACHINE AND ATTACHED DISHWARE RACK,AND INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING STORAGE CABINETS AT REAR BANQUET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ON TOP OF THE RUBBER FLOOR MATS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ALONG THE THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND SCATTERED SITES OF PEELING PAINT DEBRIS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND REPAIR SAID WALL SO THAT SURFACES ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE AT REAR NEAR THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 16
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2577159 DATED JUNE 12 2023 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO #38 SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY RODENT DROPPINGS. OBSERVED 25 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE. MANAGER REMOVED DROPPINGS AND SANITIZED AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 12
2023
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED OVER 40 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) NO CITATION ISSUED, STILL WITHIN TIME FRAME TO CORRECT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKING TOILET IN BANQUET BATHROOM. WHEN TOILET IS FLUSHED WATER LEAKS FROM TOP OF TOILET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN INCLUDING IN PREP AREA, IN DRY STORAGE AREA, AND AROUND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

JUN 7
2023
FAILED
11 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SLICE CARROT CAKE AND TOUCH CAKE WITH BARE HANDS TO TRANSFER IT TO PLATE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO TOUCH FOOD WITH BARE HANDS AND TO USE GLOVES OR OTHER UTENSILS. CARROT CAKE SLICE DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOOD IS HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED .25 POUNDS OF HAM, 1 POUND OF TOMATOES, AND .25 POUNDS OF CHEESE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED MORE THAN 100 RODENT DROPPINGS IN FACILITY INCLUDING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND NEAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED INSECT GLUE BOARDS DIRECTLY ON COUNTER NEAR COFFEE MAKER AND ON SHELF DIRECTLY ABOVE TOASTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GLUE BOARDS FROM FOOD PREP AREAS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD ROACH IN PAN INSIDE DELI TOP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.

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

OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS WITH HEAVY RUST BUILD UP IN UNUSED WALK IN COOLER AND IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR MEASURING CHEMICAL SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING TOILET IN BANQUET BATHROOM. WHEN TOILET IS FLUSHED WATER LEAKS FROM TOP OF TOILET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN INCLUDING IN PREP AREA, IN DRY STORAGE AREA, AND AROUND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP IN TOILET ROOMS ADJACENT TO DINNING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

JUL 1
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR ETC).

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

4-102.11 INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

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

4-102.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT TOP AND SIDES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

JUN 23
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN PREP AREA.

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL BUILD-UP IN REAR PREP AREA.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS COLD FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.9F) IN THE THE PREP/COOKING AREA. SLICED HAM AT 48.1F, EGGS AT 62.0F, FETA CHEESE AT 58.5F, PANCAKE MIX AT 48.9F, SLICED TOMATOES AT 49.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 15 LBS, TOTAL VALUE $ 150.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

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

FOUND PREP COOLER (PREP/COOKING AREA) WITH TCS FODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL COOLERS WITH TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR ETC).

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT TOP AND SIDES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CABINETS IN FRONT PREP AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND IN FRONT PREP/SERVER AREA.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, STORAGE AREA AND FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULBS INSIDE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND EXPIRED APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE . INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

JUN 30
2021
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 23
2021
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, STORAGE SHELVES BETWEEN THE STEAM TABLE AND PREP COOLER, DEEP FRYER, GRILL, STOVE, AND STEAM TABLE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE BROKEN OR MISSING FLOOR TILES.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STEAM TABLE. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2485081 ON 2/23/21 NOT CORRECTED: 47 - 4-101.19 OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED WIRE STORAGE SHELVES. 47 - 4-101.19 REMOVE THE ALUMINUM FOIL LINING ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. 49 - 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER AND STORAGE SHELF ABOVE THE ICE CREAM FREEZER AT THE BEVERAGE SERVICE COUNTER. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER AND THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE. 52 - 5-403.12 OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR AT THE COOK'S LINE AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY. 55 - 6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. 56 - 6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BURNT OUT LIGHTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

FEB 23
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.18 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT BEING DATE MARKED. ALSO OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS STORED WITH A DATE MARK PAST THE MAXIMUM USE BY DATE OF 7 DAYS. OBSERVED SAUSAGE GRAVY, SAUSAGE, SOUP, COOKED POTATOES, COLESLAW, COOKED CHORIZO SAUSAGE EITHER NOT DATE MARKED OR STORED PAST THE MAXIMUM USE BY DATE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL FOODS WHICH WERE NOT DATE MARKED OR STORED PAST THE 7 DAY MAXIMUM. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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

4-101.19 REMOVE THE ALUMINUM FOIL LINING ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

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

4-101.19 OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED WIRE STORAGE SHELVES.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER AND THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER AND STORAGE SHELF ABOVE THE ICE CREAM FREEZER AT THE BEVERAGE SERVICE COUNTER.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-403.12 OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR AT THE COOK'S LINE AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.15 OBSERVED CARDBOARD STORED FLAT ON THE GROUND BENEATH THE RUBBER MATS IN THE PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 REMOVE ALL UNUSED AND SOILED EQUIPMENT FROM THE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BURNT OUT LIGHTS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-305.11 OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE'S COAT STORED ON TOP OF BOXES OF OIL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN THE CLOSET.

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PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2484973 ON 2/19/21 NOT CORRECTED: 60 - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2359915 ON 2/5/20: 49 - MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WHEEL BASES OF ALL COOKING, STORING AND DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT. 55 - OBSERVED DIRTY WALL WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER BEHIND COOKING LINE, FOOD PREP AREA AND WALLS BEHIND DISHWASHING AREA THE COOKS LINE AND GAS STOVE. GREASE ON WALL FAN AT THE REAR KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 19
2021
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-903.11 OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AROUND THE DISH MACHINE VENTILATION HOOD AND IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL SOURCES OF WATER LEAKS.

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

4-101.19 OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED WIRE STORAGE SHELVES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER AND THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-403.12 OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR AT THE COOK'S LINE AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.15 OBSERVED CARDBOARD STORED FLAT ON THE GROUND BENEATH THE RUBBER MATS IN THE PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.

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PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2484659 ON 2/9/21: 60 - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2359915 ON 2/5/20: 49 - MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET, WHEEL BASES OF ALL COOKING, STORING AND DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT. 55 - OBSERVED DIRTY WALL WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER BEHIND COOKING LINE, FOOD PREP AREA AND WALLS BEHIND DISHWASHING AREA THE COOKS LINE AND GAS STOVE. GREASE ON WALL FAN AT THE REAR KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 9
2021
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE AND DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED WIRE STORAGE SHELVES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER AND THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. REPAIR THE TOILETS IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND IN THE BANQUET ROOM.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR AT THE COOK'S LINE AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY.

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER SO THAT THE DUMPSTER LIDS COULD NOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE GARBAGE DOES NOT OVERFLOW OVER THE TOP OF THE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CARDBOARD STORED FLAT ON THE GROUND BENEATH THE RUBBER MATS IN THE PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2359915 ON 2/5/20: 37 - 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. 41 - NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE. 48 - OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WARE WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 49 - MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET, WHEEL BASES OF ALL COOKING, STORING AND DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT. 55 - OBSERVED DIRTY WALL WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER BEHIND COOKING LINE, FOOD PREP AREA AND WALLS BEHIND DISHWASHING AREA THE COOKS LINE AND GAS STOVE. GREASE ON WALL FAN AT THE REAR KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 5
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

MINORFood Storage & Handling
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

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN BUILD IN WALK IN FREEZER NOT IN USE AND MUST REMOVE DOOR TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WARE WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF ALL COOKING,STORING AND DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING TILES, FANS IN KITCHEN AT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM BY EXIT DOOR .MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR AND CLEAN DAMAGED AND DIRTY REAR EXIT STORM DOOR AND MUST REPAIR SEVERALLY DAMAGED DOOR LEADING TO DRY STORAGE

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY WALL WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER BEHIND COOKING LINE, FOOD PREP AREA AND WALLS BEHIND DISHWASHING AREA THE COOKS LINE AND GAS STOVE. GREASE ON WALL FAN AT THE REAR KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

JAN 29
2020
FAILED
16 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED NO SANITIZING SOLUTION ON SITE FOR SANITIZING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS DURING WASHING IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 3 COMPARTMENT SINK . PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF ROAST, GYRO , )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

MINORFood Storage & Handling
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

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN BUILD IN WALK IN FREEZER NOT IN USE AND MUST REMOVE DOOR TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WARE WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF ALL COOKING,STORING AND DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKING RINSE FAUCET BY PRE-RINSE DISHMACHINE AREA,MUST REPAIR THE SMALL LEAK UNDER THE DISHMACHINE DRAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN PLUMBING FIXTURES IN ALL EMPLOYEE AND PUBLIC BATHROOMS

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND FRONT SERVICE AREA.(SODA SYRUP LEAK)

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM BY EXIT DOOR .MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING TILES, FANS IN KITCHEN AT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY WALL WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER BEHIND COOKING LINE, FOOD PREP AREA AND WALLS BEHIND DISHWASHING AREA THE COOKS LINE AND GAS STOVE. GREASE ON WALL FAN AT THE REAR KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR AND CLEAN DAMAGED AND DIRTY REAR EXIT STORM DOOR AND MUST REPAIR SEVERALLY DAMAGED DOOR LEADING TO DRY STORAGE

MINORFood Storage & Handling
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATION FROM 3/12/2019 REPORT #2279212 NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION #56 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURE AT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND TO MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

MAR 12
2019
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SPLASH GUARD AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR BANQUET ROOM.

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR/TOP OF GREASE TRAP BOX UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE FRONT MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REAR BANQUET ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN. -

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORNED-OUT TORN FLOOR MATS IN MAIN COOKING PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURE AT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND TO MAINTAIN.

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