HOTEL PALOMAR.

Name: Hotel Palomar
Address: 505 N STATE ST, Chicago, IL, 60654

Chicago Health Dept

505 N STATE ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

17 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2020.

Last inspected Jan 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 30

2020

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT HAND WASH SINK ON COOK LINE IN GROUP DINING SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A CAN OPENER ON PREP TABLE IN MAIN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA COVERED IN FOOD DEBRIS WITH SOME RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, REPAIR OR REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT MAIN COOK LINE LOCATED IN GROUP DINING AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

MAR 13

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ( CHICKEN, EGGS...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

Serious Food Temperature

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

FOUND A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE, SEVERAL PACKAGES IN WALK-IN COOLER THAT WERE VACUUM PACKAGED ON SITE. ALSO FACILITY SOUS VIED CHICKEN AT A LOW TEMPERATURE (140F) PER CHEF RECIPE WITHOUT OBTAINING A VARIANCE FOR SUCH SPECIAL PROCESSES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCONTINUE SUCH PROCESS, MACHINES ARE TAGGED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

REFER TO VIOLATION #29 FOR DESCRIPTION.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

SPOONS AND TONGS IN USE KEPT IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN DRY HOLDER

Minor Sanitation

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

DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED BEFORE STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY ALL UTENSILS AFTER WASHING

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

JUN 21

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

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

OBSERVED COOK IN FRONT COOK LINE USING SOILED WIPING CLOTH TO WIPE FINGERS ON BETWEEN FOOD HANDLING TASKS: AFTER CRACKING EGGS, AFTER SLICING AVOCADO, ETC. INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH HANDS PROPERLY WITH SOAP, WARM WATER AND PAPER TOWELS AT A DESIGNATED HAND SINK TO REMOVE SOIL FROM HANDS. THE FOOD HANDLER WASHED HANDS PROPERLY AND REMOVED TOWEL FROM COOK LINE. ALSO NOTED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES STORED IN FOOD PREP AREAS: ONE BEVERAGE WAS NOTED STORED ON A CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP. ANOTHER BEVERAGE WAS NOTED STORED ON A SHELF ABOVE CLEAN DISHES IN THE 1ST FLOOR DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED THAT EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES/FOOD MUST NOT BE STORED ON OR ABOVE FOOD OR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. THE DRINKS WERE REMOVED FROM THE KITCHEN DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010(A)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR DISHROOM HANDSINK COMPLETELY BLOCKED BY CLEANING EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASIN OF SINK, AND MOPS, BROOMS AND MOP BUCKET STORED DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE SINK. ALSO NOTED BAR HANDSINK WITH DOZENS OF LIQUOR "SPEED POURERS" HELD IN THE BASIN OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HANDSINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR REMOVED ALL ITEMS FROM THESE SINKS DURING INSPECTION AND MADE THEM AVAILABLE FOR HANDWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS ACCUMULATING ORGANIC MATTER AT 1ST FLOOR DISH ROOM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 1ST FLOOR 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 2ND FLOOR DISH MACHINE DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, NEAR HAND SINKS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 30

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND BAR, IN DISH WASHING AREA, COOKING AREAS UNCLEAN WITH BLACK SLIME AND ORGANIC MATTER. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN DETAIL TO DETER SMALL FLY BREEDING SITES. MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN LIQUOR STORAGE ABOVE LIQUOR WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN MAIN KITHCEN NEAR WALK IN COOLER. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 16

2016

PASS · 0 violations

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NOV 9

2016

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALL AT BAR AND 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT PREP/DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION.

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED (CHICKEN, SHRIMP, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1659234 DATED ON 04/29/16 NOT CORRECTED-#32 OBSERVED SOME COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED AT FRONT PREP AREA BY COOKLINE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, #33 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FRONT PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR GASKETS, FOOD SPILLS/BUILD UP ON FAN COVERS INSIDE FOOD WALK IN COOLER, FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE/LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHIN DRAINBOARDS ALSO OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS IN PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT, #34 OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR/LOW GROUT AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS ALSO OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE ALL FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES, #35 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE PREP/DISHWASH AREA ALSO OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT SAME. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL SAID VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 NON COMPLIANCE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

APR 29

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL BULK CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SOME COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED AT FRONT PREP AREA BY COOKLINE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FRONT PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR GASKETS, FOOD SPILLS/BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT PREP AREAS, ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN COVERS INSIDE FOOD WALK IN COOLER, FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE/LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS ALSO OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR/LOW GROUT AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS ALSO OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE ALL FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND CLEAN FLOOR AT DRY STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE PREP/DISHWASH AREA ALSO OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT SAME. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISWASH AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

APR 23

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA 1ST FLOOR, COOK LINE IST FLOOR, DISH WASHING AREA FIRST FLOOR ARE NOT ACCESSIBLE AND CONVENIENT TO WASH HANDS. CLEANING EQUIPMENT(BROOM AND DUST PAN), AND BIG GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO WASH HANDS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. MANAGER REMOVED THE SAID ITEMS DURING INSPECTION.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP BEHIND THE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST HAVE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP ALL THE TIMES. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP ON THE EXPOSED HNAD SINK DURING INSPECTION.

Serious Sanitation

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

FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE (ON THE IST FLOOR KITCHEN AND 5TH FLOOR PANTRY SERVICE ROOM)NOT MAINTAINED. BLACK,ORANGE/PINKISH SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES AND ON THE PLASTIC LID OF THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL SURFACES AND LID OF THE ICE MAKER. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A). MAINTENANCE PERSON ASKED HIS EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE MAKER DURING INSPECTION. INTERIOR PANEL SURFACES AND LID ARE NOW CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA IST FLOOR. (CAULK WORN OUT) AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE EMPLOYEES LUNCH ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

DUST BUILD-UP ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE 1ST FLOOR AND DUST BUILD-UP ON THE CEILING VENT 6TH FLOOR MOP SINK CLOSET EMPLOYEES LUNCH ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS NOT IN GOOD REPAIR IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET 6TH FLOOR EMPLOYEES LUNCH ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BEHIND THE WIRE RACK WITH CLEAN DISHES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA IST FLOOR WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED THE COOK PREPARING AND COOKING FOOD NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HNADLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

SEP 17

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS )PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS,POTS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

SEP 9

2014

FAIL 9 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF ROOM SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN TO BE IMPROPER AT 50F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE ROOM SERVICE REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:-MILK 51.9F, GREEK YOGURT 54.5F, BURRITOS 54.3F, ASSORTED SALAD (KIN WA)58.4 AND EGGS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER 51.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $300.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NOTED CLOGGED (WATER NOT DRAINING) HAND WASH SINK BY THE DISH WASHER AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL MAINTAINED. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

Serious Sanitation

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

NOTED A PINKISH THICK BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED OVER 60 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING,SHELVES AND LINEN ESPECIALLY AT THE ROOM SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN DISH WASHER AND DISH RACK AT THE BAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND STORE ALL KNIVES IN A PROPER KNIFE STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN AND BAR AREA.MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE BAR PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE HANDLE OF TOILET FLUSHING HANDLE AT THE WOMENS BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 12

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT PROVIDING ADEQUATE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION ON FINAL RINSE (0 PPM), INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION, MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL INSPECTION.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MISSING LABELES AT SPICE AND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING GROUT AT KITCHEN FLOOR TILES BY FRONT KITCHEN LINE CAUSING FOOD AND WASTE WATER BEING DEPOSITED BETWEEN TILES, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN WITH STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

DEC 12

2013

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 12

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

ICE BINS KEPT ON FLOOR NEXT TO ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOR BY 6" OR HIGHER.

Minor Sanitation

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

ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN AT BOTTOM, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SLOW DRAINAGE AT HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

FLY TRAP MOUNTED ABOVE CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

FEB 28

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Minor Pest Activity

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

POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT THE FRONT SERVING/COOKING LINE OF THE "SABLE" RESTAURANT, MUST BE ADDRESSED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

Minor Sanitation

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

ANY CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES UNDER HANDSINK AT EMPLOYEE LOUNGE MUST BE REMOVED. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.

FEB 7

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Serious Other

* 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. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, SAUSAGE, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

JAN 27

2011

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE BAR AREA AND IN THE PREP AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE BAR ON THE WALLS AND AROUND THE HANDSINKS OF THE BAR. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 3/9/10 WAS NOT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. MANAGER STATED THAT THE REPORT WAS IN A FILE ALONG WITH THE INSPECTION REPORT IN THE CONTROLLER'S OFFICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO POST TODAY'S SUMMARY REPORT WHERE IT IS VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

MAR 9

2010

PASS · 0 violations

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