SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HOOTERS.

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8225 W HIGGINS RD · EDISON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 10, 2021 · passed

11 of 20 inspections passed, 5 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 15 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
11 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
94
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Dec 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 10
2021
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP, BAR, WASHROOMS ETC.).

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS IN COOKING LINE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF IN BETWEEN BOTTOM OF ENTRANCE DOOR.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID FOR ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND TEA BREWER/COFFEE MACHINE IN (2) WAIT STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA (BY THE GARBAGE AREA) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH DISHMACHINE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR WITH SOME LITTER AND DUST ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

FEB 23
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN PLUGS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND SODA SYRUP SHELVES WITH EXCESSIVE SYRUP BUILD-UP IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

FEB 18
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE FOR GLASSES AND PITCHER AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION (WAREWASHING MACHINE IS NOT IN USE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. (PREMISE HAS MAIN LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE WITH 100 PPM CONCENTRATION FINAL SANITIZING RINSE) INSTRUCTED MANAGER A MECHANICAL WAREWASHING 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). WAREWASHING MACHINE IS TAGGED ‘HELD FOR INSPECTION’. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSSanitation
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL CLEANING SPRAY CONTAINER STORED IN DISHWASHING AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, BREADINGS ETC)

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS (PLATES/DISHES) UPSIDE DOWN IN DISHWASHING AREA STORAGE RACKS

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN PLUGS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING WATER AT HANDSINK ACROSS 3 COMPARTHENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND SODA SYRUP SHELVES WITH EXCESSIVE SYRUP BUILD-UP IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT FIXTURES WITH DUST GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE FRONT BAR AREA.

JUL 7
2020
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINK (PREP, BAR, WAIT STATIONS, WASHROOMS)

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND IN WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALLS IN PREP AND IN DISH WASHING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

JAN 30
2020
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL OR FIND LOCATION OF BACKFLOW DEVICE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL AT BASE OF STAIRWELL LEADING TO BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR WALL.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURN'T OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER HOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDING MISSING AT DISH MACHINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE SHIELDING AT DISH MACHINE AREA.

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APR 3
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF, CHICKEN ,SHRIMP AND FISH) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE.(PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO PROPER CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

MUST REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR AND OPENING UNDER REAR ENTRY DOOR

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

MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE STORAGE BINS WHERE ICE FOR DRINKS IS KEPT IN BOTH BAR AREAS

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST KEEP TOWELS FOR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANING AND SANITIZING IN PROPER CONCENTRATED SANITIZING SOLUTION

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DIRTY CEILING TILES FROM DRY STORAGE AREAS

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS AND SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR PILING PAINT WALLS IN BASEMENT BY SODA DISPENSING EQUIPMENT

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT BULBS WITH PROTECTIVE SHIELDING IN REAR PREP AREA

MAY 2
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed food contact items and beverages stored under a waste pipe in the basement. Instructed facility to either shield pipes or to relocate items and maintain. Observed the bar surface under and around the draft beer area to be in poor repair and water damaged. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

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

Observed the area under and around the draft beer area at the bar to be dirty and have food accumulation. Also observed the under side of both counters at the server stations to have dirt and food debris buildup. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain.

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

Observed standing water on the floor next to the small dishwasher. Instructed facility to clean and maintain dry. Observed the floor behind and under the ice machine to have dirt and debris accumulated. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

APR 26
2017
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Observed the 3 door prep cooler with an internal temperature of 50.0f. Tagged cooler held for inspection by CDPH, instructed not to use until CDPH removes tag. Instructed to repair and maintain temperature of 40f or below. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

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

Found potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures: In the walk in cooler 190lbs of raw chicken ranging from 46.5f-54.7f, 10lbs of raw beef at 54.9f, and 3lbs of cheese at 46.3f; in the 3 door prep cooler 1/2lb of cut lettuce at 49.8f, 5 gal of dressing at 50.2f, 7lbs of coleslaw at 51.1f, 8lbs of potato salad at 48.7f, and 4lbs of cut tomatoes at 46.2f. Operator discarded and denatured said items. Instructed to maintain at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Previous minor violations not corrected from report# 1966436, dated 10-13-16: Violation 33- "INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WITH SOME DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN." Violation 38- "BOTH SERVER STATION EXPOSED HAND SINKS BADLY STAINED AND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REVIEWED THE HAND SINKS ARE TO BE USED FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY." Instructed to correct and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

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

Observed food contact items and beverages stored under a waste pipe in the basement. Instructed facility to either shield pipes or to relocate items and maintain. Observed the bar surface under and around the draft beer area to be in poor repair and water damaged. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

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

Observed the area under and around the draft beer area at the bar to be dirty and have food accumulation. Also observed the under side of both counters at the server stations to have dirt and food debris buildup. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain.

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

Observed standing water on the floor next to the small dishwasher. Instructed facility to clean and maintain dry. Observed the floor behind and under the ice machine to have dirt and debris accumulated. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

OCT 13
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WITH SOME DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

MISSING WALL BASEBOARD COVING IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REPLACE.

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

MOP SINK TILES BROKEN/CRACKED WITH MISSING GROUT AND IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. BOTH SERVER STATION EXPOSED HAND SINKS BADLY STAINED AND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REVIEWED THE HAND SINKS ARE TO BE USED FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY.

SEP 4
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED THROUGH-OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DAILY AND REGROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT STAINDING WATER AND INSECT BREEDING.

AUG 28
2015
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED OR RODENT PROOFED AND EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 20 PLUS NATS IN BASEMENT THROUGH-OUT AND REAR AND FRONT ENTRY DOORS HAS 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOORS TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT ENTRY AND HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES TO REMOVE ALL LIVE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

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

CUTTING BOARD INSIDE ICE BIN USED NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CUTTING AN/OR REPLACE.

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

DEEP FRYER CABINETS, INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE, AND EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACTS SURFACES.

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

FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED THROUGH-OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DAILY AND REGROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT STAINDING WATER AND INSECT BREEDING.

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

COVING NOT INSTALLED IN BASEMENT DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE COVING.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED IN CHICKEN COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

NOV 12
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUST SHELVES INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REPLACE/PAINT RUSTED SHELVES (MUST USE NON-TOXIC PAINT).

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

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA ALONG COOKLINE, CALCIUM BUILD UP/FOOD BUILD UP ON HANDWASH BOWLS HANDLES ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON/IN CAN OPENER ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS AT PREP/DISHWASH AREAS ALSO OBSERVED LITTER ON FLOOR AT BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT BIG AND SMALL STATIONS ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILING TILES/WALLS AT DISHWASH AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS/CEILING TILES.

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

BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

FEB 24
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALL PANELS CORNER COVERS LOOSE, ADJACENT TO DISHWASH AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REATTACH SAID WALL CORNER COVERS TO WALLS.

FEB 21
2014
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FISH AND CHICKEN PREP REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR AT 55.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COOLER TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW, FOUND FISH, CHICKEN, MACARONI AND CHEESE HELD INSIDE SAID COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 54.7 F AND 57.1 F- FISH, CHICKEN, HOT DOGS AND MACARONI AND CHEESE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIST TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO RUNNING HOT WATER INSIDE BOTH MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS, 64.7 F IN MENS AND 64.4 F IN WOMENS WASHROOM, SAID WASHROOMS ARE USED FOR BOTH EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS. FOUND RUNNING HOT WATER AT POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND OTHER HANDWASH BOWLS AT FRONT LINE AND AT WAITRESS STATION, HOT WATER AT OVER 120 F AT THOSE LOCATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS AT FRONT LINE HANDWASH BOWLS. ESTABLISHMENT IS PUT ON 48 HOUR NOTICE BY CDPH, BOTH WASHROOMS MUST HAVE RUNNING HOT WATER, 85 F OR ABOVE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (02/24/14) CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS, SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

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

WALL PANELS CORNER COVERS LOOSE, ADJACENT TO DISHWASH AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REATTACH SAID WALL CORNER COVERS TO WALLS.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THEROMETER BROKEN AT FISH/CHICKEN REACH IN COOLER AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

JUN 7
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALChemical Safety
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

NOTED SHELL FISH (OYSTERS) WITH NO TAGS IN CONTAINER ON SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MANAGER PROVIDED TAGS THAT WERE STORED IN THE OFFICE AND NOT ON THE PRODUCT.INSTRUCTED TO NEVER REMOVE TAGS FROM SHELL FISH PRODUCTS UNTIL THE BAG IS EMPTY. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCTS 5 LBS WORTH $45.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-005(B).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

NOTED EMPLOYEES THROUGH OUT PREP AREA CHANGING GLOVES AND NOT WASHING HANDS INTERMITTENTLY AS REQUIRED BY CITY CODE. EMPLOYEES USED APRONS TO WIPE HANDS WITH GLOVES, MOVED FROM ONE STATION TO THE OTHER AND WHILE CHANGING GLOVES DID NOT WASH THEIR HANDS. INSTRUCTED ON THE IMPORTANCE OF HAND WASHING WHILE PREPPING FOOD AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION w#7-38-010

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

NOTED GRAYISH, YELLOWISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING UNTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY CLEAN, RINSED AND SANITIZED. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AT ALL TIMES.BY END OF INSPECTION MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEES CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

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

INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN PREP AREA ( BY SALAD PREP AREA) AND IN DISH WASHING AREA (BY DISH MACHINE).MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. NOTED BROKEN FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES NEXT TO MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND WALL UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE CENTER WAITRESS STATION WITH SPILLS, GRIME FOOD PARTICLES AND SODA STAINS. FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

SEP 6
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE SALAD PREP COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.---------MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE BLACK WORN OUT CAULKING AROUND MOP SINK AND RE CAULK.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOPSINK (NOTED HOT WATER LEAK AND GREASE BUILD-UP AROUND 2 PIPES IN MOPSINK) MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN PREP AREA ( BY SALAD PREP AREA) AND IN DISH WASHING AREA (BY DISH MACHINE).--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND ONION SHELF/RACKS.--------NOTED BROKEN FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES NEXT TO MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO FIX.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT.----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP.

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

FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE MUST BE KEPT 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

DEC 19
2011
PASSED
5 violations
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Prep tables, cooking equipment, deep fryer cabinets and can opener not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floor along wallbase and under cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food build-up under equipment.

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

Wall in employees changing room not maintained. Instructed to remove peeling paint and repaint walls.

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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided in chicken prep coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.

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

Unnecessary articles stored in basement storage room. Instructed to remove all unused articles and organize.

DEC 14
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
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SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED;INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED

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

NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

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

NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

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

NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

DEC 3
2010
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
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NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE FRUIT FLIES. OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM, IN THE WAIT STATION AND BY THE SODA GUN BEHIND THE BAR. FRONT DOORS NOT SEALED TO BE RODENT PROOF, 1/2 INCH GAP TO OUTSIDE BETWEEN 2 DOORS. MUST REMOVE/ELIMINATE FLIES AND SEAL OUTER OPENING AT DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR, INTERIOR CABINETS AND SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE FROM EQUIPMENT AND WHEELS. ALSO, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNDERSIDES OF COUNTERTOPS AT WAITSTATIONS AND PREP AREAS, REMOVE SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. RE-FINISH TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-ABSORBANT.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER THE WIRE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AND CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. CONCRETE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND BEER COOLER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS (1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT) AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT FLY HARBORAGE. FLOORS THROUGH-OUT PREP AREAS AND WAITSTATIONS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED. NOTED GAPS IN FLOOR BETWEEN TILES WITH DEBRIS.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN. DRESSING ROOM IN THE BASEMENT WITH CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 1
2010
FAILED
0 violations

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