HOTEL LINCOLN.
1816 N CLARK ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 9 of 20 inspections. 32 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 272026PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
3-302.12--- ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
3-307.11--- MISSING SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE J PARKER COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
: 4-903.11(A;C)--- ALL TO GO CUPS IN THE STAIRWELL STORAGE AREA LEADING TO THE BASEMENT PREP FROM ELAINE'S AND IN THE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
6-201.11---BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT AT THE J PARKER DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND MOIST ORGANIC MATERIAL: AT ELAINE'S COFFEE UNDER SINKS AND ESPRESSO MACHINE AREA. AT THE DISH AND MOP SINK AREA UPSTAIRS AT J PARKER AND THROUGHOUT THE BOTH J PARKER BARS. FLOOR DRAINS AT ALL AREAS. UNDER J PARKERS COOKS LINE COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----NOTED LARGE OPEN GAPS, MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE J PARKER COVERED OUTDOOR BAR AND THE COVERED OUTDOOR DINING ROOM. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT FOOD AND LIQUID DEBRIS AND TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. : 6-501.114--- DIRTY UNUSED OVEN IN THE REAR BASEMENT PREP MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. : 6-201.13--- MISSING BASEBOARD COVING ALONG THE WALL ENTRANCE TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
6-202.11--- MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE J PARKER DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
8-404.13 (B:3)-- PREVIOUS PRIORITY VIOLATION FROM 1-21-26 REPORT #2630030 NOT CORRECTED.#38- STILL OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLY ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: APPROXIMATELY 10 FLIES IN ELAINE'S COFFEE AREA, 20-30 FLIES IN THE J PARKER DISH AREA AND 15-20 IN BOTH J PARKER BARS. PEST CONTROL CO. DID NOT SERVICE THE ESTABLISHMENT. RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE AREAS FOR FLIES. MANAGER HAS CLEANING STAFF ON SITE VACUUMING THE FLIES AND CLEANING THE SOILED DRAINS AND AREAS OF MOIST ORGANIC MATERIAL IN THE VARIOUS AREAS TO MINIMIZE THE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 212026FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
: 3-302.12--- ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
3-307.11--- MISSING SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE J PARKER COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
4-903.11(A;C)--- ALL TO GO CUPS IN THE STAIRWELL STORAGE AREA LEADING TO THE BASEMENT PREP FROM ELAINE'S AND IN THE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
6-201.11---BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT AT THE J PARKER DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND MOIST ORGANIC MATERIAL: AT ELAINE'S COFFEE UNDER SINKS AND ESPRESSO MACHINE AREA. AT THE DISH AND MOP SINK AREA UPSTAIRS AT J PARKER AND THROUGHOUT THE BOTH J PARKER BARS. FLOOR DRAINS AT ALL AREAS. UNDER J PARKERS COOKS LINE COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----NOTED LARGE OPEN GAPS, MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE J PARKER COVERED OUTDOOR BAR AND THE COVERED OUTDOOR DINING ROOM. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT FOOD AND LIQUID DEBRIS AND TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. : 6-501.114--- DIRTY UNUSED OVEN IN THE REAR BASEMENT PREP MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. : 6-201.13--- MISSING BASEBOARD COVING ALONG THE WALL ENTRANCE TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
: 6-202.11--- MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE J PARKER DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM 1-14-26 REPORT #2629723 NOT CORRECTED.#38- STILL OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLY ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: APPROXIMATELY 9-14 FLIES IN ELAINE'S COFFEE AREA, 15-20 FLIES IN THE J PARKER DISH AREA AND 15-20 IN BOTH J PARKER BARS. PEST CONTROL CO. DID NOT SERVICE THE ESTABLISHMENT. RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE AREAS FOR FLIES AND INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY.
JAN 142026FAILED20 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE BASEMENT PREP HAND WASHING SINK WHEN FOODS IE: GRANOLA WAS BEING PREPARED. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO REFILL SOAP DISPENSER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
NOTED SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS DICED TOMATOES AND DAIRY BASED HERB DRESSING IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS FOR J PARKER WITH EXPIRATION DATES THAT EXCEEDED THE USE BY DATE. EXPIRATION DATES NOTED OF 1/8 AND 1/11. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
NOTED APPROXIMATELY OVER 75 SMALL FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT SEVERAL AREAS. AT ELAINE'S COFFEE UNDER SINKS AND ESPRESSO MACHINE AREA. AT THE DISH AND MOP SINK AREA UPSTAIRS AT J PARKER AND THROUGHOUT THE BOTH J PARKER BARS. RECOMMEND TO HAVE THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR FLIES AND INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED.
MISSING SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE J PARKER COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
NOTED FOOD HANDLER AT ELAINE'S COFFEE WITHOUT AN EFFECTIVE HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
SOILED PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
ALL CLEAN STORED POTS/PANS MUST BE INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
ALL TO GO CUPS IN THE STAIRWELL STORAGE AREA LEADING TO THE BASEMENT PREP FROM ELAINE'S AND IN THE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT.
NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH WASHING MACHINE IN THE J PARKER DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
EXCESSIVE RUST THROUGHOUT THE METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE OUTDOOR WALK-IN COOLER AT J PARKER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
NOTED DIRTY DISHES WITH FOOD DEBRIS AT THE J PARKER DISH AREA FROM THE PREVIOUS DAYS SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL DIRTY DISHWARE THE DAY OF SERVICE TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
LEAK NOTED UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK ON THE J PARKER COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
DIRTY UNUSED OVEN IN THE REAR BASEMENT PREP MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT AT THE J PARKER DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND MOIST ORGANIC MATERIAL: AT ELAINE'S COFFEE UNDER SINKS AND ESPRESSO MACHINE AREA. AT THE DISH AND MOP SINK AREA UPSTAIRS AT J PARKER AND THROUGHOUT THE BOTH J PARKER BARS. FLOOR DRAINS AT ALL AREAS. UNDER J PARKERS COOKS LINE COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----NOTED LARGE OPEN GAPS, MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE J PARKER COVERED OUTDOOR BAR AND THE COVERED OUTDOOR DINING ROOM. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT FOOD AND LIQUID DEBRIS AND TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
MISSING BASEBOARD COVING ALONG THE WALL ENTRANCE TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WHEN NOT IN USE.
MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE J PARKER DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
JUN 172025PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(BURGERS,CEVICHE). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
4-602.11(B-E)--OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT JPARKER DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
4-602.13--OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER LOCATED AT JPARKER PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 102025FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT JPARKER DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OVER 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN DISH WASHING AREA LOCATED AT JPARKER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINTATE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER LOCATED AT JPARKER PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 1/15/2025, REPORT #2610580. MUST POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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JAN 152025PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO MANAGER WITH A VALID/PHYSICAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NO MANAGER PRESENT FOR COFFEE SHOP AREA LOCATED IN FIRST FLOOR LOBBY WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED CURRENT PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. MANAGER WITH CERTIFICATE ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11AM DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ABOUT 15 SMALL DEAD FLIES PRESENT ON THE SHELF IN THE WHITE STANDING GALAXY COOLER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS, AND TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.
OBSERVED EQUIPMENT, POTS, PANS, AND VARIOUS ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR AND BELOW SHELVES IN THE EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT/LOWER LEVEL AREA IN BACK HALL. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES TO ALLOW FOR APPROPRIATE CLEANING.
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. TURNED HOT WATER HANDLE AND NO WATER AVAILABLE. COLD WATER WAS AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. EMPLOYEE STATED A MAINTENANCE TICKET HAD BEEN OPENED FOR THE HOT WATER, AND THE MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS UNAWARE OF ANY ISSUES WITH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER. MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEE INSPECTED AND TURNED SHUT OFF VALVE BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO THE "ON" POSITION AND RESTORED WATER TO ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, 111.2F. HOT WATER WAS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND HAND SINKS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE HOT WATER AVAILABITILY AT MINIMUM OF 110F IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES TO MAINTAIN WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED INTERIOR SHELVES AND BOTTOM SHELF OF WHITE STANDING COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP ARE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. OBSERVED INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF RIGHT SIDE OVEN IN THE JPARKER KITCHEN LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR IN THE ROOFTOP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE BUILD UP.
OBSERVED NO TRASH CAN WITH LID IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS (ONE UNISEX AND ONE WOMEN'S) IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA IN THE HALL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH IN EACH BATHROOM.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE ICE MACHINE IN THE ROOFTOP/JPARKER BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE.
AUG 52024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED MISSING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT DISHROOM. MUST PROVIDE THREE ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE OUTDOOR ROOFTOP. MUST REPAIT OR REPLACE SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE'S PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED IN FRONT PREP AREAS AND INSIDE ROOFTOP BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE EMPLOYEES LOCKER ROOM.
JUL 262024FAILED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA ON THE ROOFTOP AND THE INSIDE BAR AREA. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES IN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIROITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATIONN ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, IN THE BASEMENT AND ROOF TOP AND BAR AREAS IN THE ROOF TOP. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LAW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. LOCATED IN THE OUTDOOR ROOF TOP WHILE MAHINE WAS IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WAS PLACED ON THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN DISH AREA UNTIL THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG IS REMOVED. OBSERVED NO SANITIZER DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE INSIDE BAR ROOFTOP AND BASEMENT DISHROOM. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES WERE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT USE MACHINES UNTIL INSPECTED BY CDPH INSPECTOR.
OBSERVED PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS COOKED BEANS, STEAK MARINATED, AVOCADO AIOLI, CHIPOTLE AIOLI, COOKED QUINOA AND SAFFRON. ALL ITEMS WERE STORED INSIDE THE ROOFTOP WALK-IN COOLER. ALL FOODS DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 24.5 LBS VALUE OF $295 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 90 SMALL FLIES IN FRONT BAR AREA ON BOTTLES OF LIQUOR GARBAGE CONTAINERS AND SINKS ALSO OBSERVED FLIES ON REAR DISHWASHING AREA ON WALLS AND CEILING ON THE 13TH FLOOR INDOOR ROOFTOP AND BASEMENT DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFETED AREAS AND WHENEVER NEEDED. ADDITIONAL. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF COLLERS, PREP TABLES AND SINKS IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED IN THE ROOFTOP. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE 2-DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVED ICE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT DISHROOM. MUST PROVIDE THREE ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE OUTDOOR ROOFTOP. MUST REPAIT OR REPLACE SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BLACKENED WALLS ON BASEMENT DISHSROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS INTO WALL IN THE SAME AREA.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE'S PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED IN FRONT PREP AREAS AND INSIDE ROOFTOP BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE EMPLOYEES LOCKER ROOM
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2578691 ON 07/17/23. VIOLATION#40. NOTED NO EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. #45. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, IN ALL PREP, STORAGE, BAR AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS. #47. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. #49. EXCESSIVE GREASE NOTED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ROOF TOP PREP AND BASEMENT PREP. INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS PLUMBING SUPPORT FOR THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT. ALL SHELVING AND THROUGHOUT ALL CABINET STORAGE AT ELAINE'S COFFEE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55. ALL FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS, DISH ROOM, BARS, ELAINE'S COFFEE PREP WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ALL STORED CLEAN POTS, PANS AND UTENSILS AT THE BASEMENT DISH ROOM. EXCESSIVE POOLING WASTEWATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ALL POOLING WATER AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS. #56. MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION ABOVE THE BASEMENT PREP DOUBLE OVEN AND ELECTRIC STOVE TOP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 172023PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES, SUCH A PERSON ON SITE, OR DOCUMENTATION FOR CLASS ENROLLMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES, SUCH A PERSON ON SITE, OR DOCUMENTATION FOR CLASS ENROLLMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN AN UNCOVERED, UNPROTECTED OUTDOOR HALLWAY IN THE REAR OF THE OUT DOOR BAR. MUST REMOVE ICE MACHINE FROM THE UNPROTECTED OUTDOOR AREA.
2-402.11--- NOTED NO EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
4-903.11(A;C)---- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, IN ALL PREP, STORAGE, BAR AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
: 4-101.19--- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
: 4-601.11(B)--- EXCESSIVE GREASE NOTED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ROOF TOP PREP AND BASEMENT PREP.----INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 4-602.13--- MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS PLUMBING SUPPORT FOR THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.----ALL SHELVING AND THROUGHOUT ALL CABINET STORAGE AT ELAINE'S COFFEE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.11--- ALL FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS, DISH ROOM, BARS, ELAINE'S COFFEE PREP WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.---- MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ALL STORED CLEAN POTS, PANS AND UTENSILS AT THE BASEMENT DISH ROOM.----EXCESSIVE POOLING WASTE WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ALL POOLING WATER AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
6-304.11---- MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION ABOVE THE BASEMENT PREP DOUBLE OVEN AND ELECTRIC STOVE TOP.
2-102.13---- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
JUL 52023FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES, SUCH A PERSON ON SITE, OR DOCUMENTATION FOR CLASS ENROLLMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES, SUCH A PERSON ON SITE, OR DOCUMENTATION FOR CLASS ENROLLMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
ONE VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL 30 EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS IE: APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED STEW, WITH NO DATES, PREPARATION OR EXPIRATION AND STEW WITH NO EXPIRATION DATE. REVIEWED AGAIN, ALL PREPARED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
2-402.11--- NOTED NO EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
4-903.11(A;C)---- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, IN ALL PREP, STORAGE, BAR AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
4-101.19--- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
: 4-601.11(B)--- EXCESSIVE GREASE NOTED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ROOF TOP PREP AND BASEMENT PREP.----INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 4-602.13--- MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS PLUMBING SUPPORT FOR THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.----ALL SHELVING AND THROUGHOUT ALL CABINET STORAGE AT ELAINE'S COFFEE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.11--- ALL FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS, DISH ROOM, BARS, ELAINE'S COFFEE PREP WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.---- MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ALL STORED CLEAN POTS, PANS AND UTENSILS AT THE BASEMENT DISH ROOM.----EXCESSIVE POOLING WASTE WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ALL POOLING WATER AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
6-304.11---- MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION ABOVE THE BASEMENT PREP DOUBLE OVEN AND ELECTRIC STOVE TOP.
2-102.13---- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-23-23 REPORT #2577885. NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP ROOM LOCATED AT THE WALK-IN COOLER ROOM AND NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING ROOM. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN BOTH AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 232023FAILED33 violations11 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
NO VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CUTTING FRESH READY TO EAT LEMONS WITH BARE HANDS AT THE OUTDOOR ROOFTOP BAR COUNTER. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS CUT LEMONS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT BOTH BARS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. METAL STRAINERS NOTED FITTING TIGHTLY INSIDE ALL SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL STARINERS FROM HAND WASHING SINKS AND REVIEWED HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT ANY HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP ROOM LOCATED AT THE WALK-IN COOLER ROOM AND NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING ROOM. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN BOTH AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
NO SOAP LOCATED IN THE DISPENSER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK ON THE ROOFTOP FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
OBSERVED A LARGE CONTAINER OF OVERFLOWING RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN CHICKEN BEING STORED ON SHELVING DIRECTLY OVER AN OPEN CASE OF FRESH BROCCOLI INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL BROCCOLI DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED CHICKEN INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER ROOF TOP PREP KITCHEN AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 51.9F. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. DAIRY-BASED RUSSIAN DRESSING WITH A DATE OF 6/11, BUFFALO SAUCE DATED 6/22, ASSORTED PRE-MADE PRE-PACKAGED DELI MEAT SANDWICHES WITH NO DATES, AND AN UNKNOWN DAIRY-BASED SAUCE MISLABELED AS "SIMPLE SYRUP" ALL NOTED IN THE ROOFTOP WALK-IN COOLER. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
BURGERS NOTED ON THE MENU NOT DISCLOSED AS BEING COOKED TO ORDER ON THE CONSUMER ADVISORY OF THE MENU. MUST DISCLOSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED A REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE WITH R.O.P. FOOD (UNKNOWN MEAT)INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO DATE ON PACKAGE. APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS FOOD DENATURED AND DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED A REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE WITH NO REQUIRED VARIANCE AND HACCP PLAN FOR THE PROCESS OF PACKAGING MEATS OBSERVED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL AN APPROVED VARIANCE HAS BEEN GRANTED BY C.D.P.H. SEE THE ABOVE CITATION IN VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR ALL FOOD TEMPERATURES MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PRE-MADE, PRE-PACKAGED ASSORTED DELI MEAT AND CHEESE SANDWICHES ON DISPLAY IN A "GRAB AND GO" DISPLAY COOLER AT ELAINE'S COFFEE WITH NO ALLERGEN LABELING. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN WARNING LABELING FOR ALL PRE-PACKAGED ITEMS CONTAINING FOODS ON THE ALLERGEN LIST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDING COOKS LINE SPICES AND SAUCES MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
NOTED NO EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, IN ALL PREP, STORAGE, BAR AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
OBSERVED FOOD COOKING EQUIPMENT/ (POTS, PANS,ETC.) TOO LARGE FOR 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED SINK COMPARTMENTS SHALL BE LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE IMMERSION OF THE LARGEST EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. MUST REMOVE ALL OVERSIZED POTS/PANS OR PROVIDE A SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMODATE AND ENABLE WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
EXCESSIVE GREASE NOTED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ROOF TOP PREP AND BASEMENT PREP.----INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS PLUMBING SUPPORT FOR THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.----ALL SHELVING AND THROUGHOUT ALL CABINET STORAGE AT ELAINE'S COFFEE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED THE ROOFTOP PREP AREA ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK BEING USED AS A MOP SINK WITH CHEMICAL DISPENSING SYSTEM HOSES HANGING IN THE SINK. INSTRUCTED THE SAID FOOD PREP SINK WITH SPRAY ARM AND FOOD SLICER STORED ON THE ATTACH PREP TABLE MUST BE USED FOR FOOD PREP ONLY.
NOTED OVERFLOWING WASTE RECEPTACLES WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN FOOD PREP AND BARS FROM THE PREVIOUS NIGHTS SERVICE. MUST REMOVE WASTE DAILY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
ALL FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS, DISH ROOM, BARS, ELAINE'S COFFEE PREP WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.---- MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ALL STORED CLEAN POTS, PANS AND UTENSILS AT THE BASEMENT DISH ROOM.----EXCESSIVE POOLING WASTE WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ALL POOLING WATER AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS' BEING STORED IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND BARS. MUST USE THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM STORAGE FOR STORAGE OF ALL PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION ABOVE THE BASEMENT PREP DOUBLE OVEN AND ELECTRIC STOVE TOP.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2544417 ON 11-18-21. #55- OBSERVED CLUTTER BEHIND INDOOR BAR. REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS.#37-ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD MUST BE LABELED WITH THE FOLLOWING: NAME OF PRODUCT, NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY IT WAS MADE AND INGREDIENT LIST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 182021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED CLUTTER BEHIND INDOOR BAR. REMOVE ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS.
OCT 52020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AT INSIDE BAR AREA,STANDING WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.
SEP 282020FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,HAMBURGER, CASEAR DRESSING ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA,REPAIR/REPLACE
WE OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN OVERFLOWING WASTE WATER ONTO FLOOR AT OUTSIDE BAR AREA WHEN HANDWASHING SINK,LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE ETC,ARE IN USE. NEED TO REPAIR CAUSE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED
RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AT INSIDE BAR AREA,STANDING WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.
JAN 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED VACUUM SEALED FOODS ON SITE FROM UNAPPROVED SOURCE WITH NO COMMERCIAL/VALIDATING INVOICES. NOTED THE FOLLOWING VACUUM SEALED FOOD/S ON SITE: -.50LBS PULLED PORK, AT VALUE OF $5.00 -1.50LBS OF PORK BELLY, AT VALUE OF $15.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOODS AT A 2LBS AT A VALUE OF $20.00 NO VACUUM SEALING MACHINE FOUND ON SITE. INFORMED SITE THAT FOODS MUST COME FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE WITH INVOICES AND LABELS. ALSO INFORMED SITE THAT IN ORDER TO USE VACUUM SEALING MACHINE, A HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE MUST BE OBTAINED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED SITE TO CONTACT CDPH FOR HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE APPROVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, SALSA, SLICES CHEESE, ETC. STORED IN TOP LOADING COOLERS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED RAW EGGS USED AS GARNISH, ON BAR MENU, USED FOR PREP OF CLASSIC COCKTAIL MADE WITH EGG WHITES. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PASTEURIZED EGG PRODUCTS MUST BE USED FOR RECIPES THAT DO NOT INCLUDE A PASTEURIZATION OR HEAT STEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE PASTEURIZED EGGS AS A SUBSTITUTE WHENEVER PREPARING SAUCES/FOOD ITEMS THAT DO NOT HAVE PASTEURIZED/HEAT PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD LOCATED ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK, ADJACENT TO ICE BIN/ BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT AT SHELVING UNITS AT BAR AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT ON AT BAR AREA MUST BE PROTECTED DURING STORAGE FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE GLASS WARE ITEMS ON TABLES INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AT JP ROOF TOP ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 222018PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING INSIDE LIQUOR WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW AT THE NEW ROOFTOP. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 152018FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS CEILING AND PIPE IN 13 FLOOR ROOFTOP FRONT BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING INSIDE LIQUOR WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW AT THE NEW ROOFTOP. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
SEP 152017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOTED WALLS IN HALLS AT BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA PITHED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND SEAL HALL WALLS.
NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHELDS AT BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS.
NOTED NO EXPOSED HAND AT DISHWASHING SECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDINK NEXT TO OR NEAR 3-COMP SINK.
APR 192016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM BOTH WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,LOWER SHELF OF PREPTABLE IN BASEMENT BAKERY PREP AREA,RUSTY VENTILATION VENTS IN CEILING IN SAME AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BASEMENT PREP COOLER.
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND UNDER COUNTER STORAGE AREA AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN BASEMENT DISH MACHINE AREA.
MUST SEAL GAP IN BETWEEN WALL BASE BEHIND DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT BAKERY AREA,MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS & CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK IN BASEMENT AND LEAKY DRAINLINE IN PROTEIN WALK IN COOLER.
APR 122016FAILED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CUSTOMERS TOILETROOM.MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES .MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.((NO CITATION ISSUED)
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