HQ BEERCADE II.

Chicago Health Dept

213 W INSTITUTE PL · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).

16 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Jan 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 26

2026

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE PIPING AT THE DISH WASHING MACHINE LOCATED UPSTAIRS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF A WHITE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE DRAINS IN THE BASEMENT BAR AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DIRT AND DARK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL DRAINS.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND SHELVING AND ALONG THE WALLS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVERD THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. LIGHT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF A GENERAL CLEANING UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 30

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR EASTSIDE BAR AND BASEMENT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE DISCLOSURE ADDED TO MENU STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENING BETWEEN MIDDLE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED COLD WATER TURNED OFF AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE COLD WATER TO HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT BAR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S STALL #1,2,3,7,10 AND 11. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN UPPER WALL ABOVE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLE IN UPPER WALL ABOVE UTILITY SINK FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA OF BASEMENT NEAR WASTE WATER PIPE ALONG FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA OF BASEMENT NEAR WASTE WATER PIPE ALONG FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN HOODS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS IN HOODS AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 14

2023

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CRATES USED AS DISH STORAGE CONTAINERS. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH CONTAINER THAT IS DURABLE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN/PREPARATION DEPARTMENT IS MISSING. OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS USED AS A DRAIN STOPPER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZER SET UP.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN COOKLINE AND LEGS OF THE UNITS ARE COATED IN GREASE. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFCAITONS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 27

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF PINK AND BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE BOTH ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE OLD HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.

AUG 24

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN CENTRAL BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF.

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APR 6

2022

PASS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK SUGAR IN BAR TENDER PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARMENT SINK COVERD BLACK SLIME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE LOWER LEVEL WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 9

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FOUND NO MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND MATERIALS FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS(COOKED CHICKEN , RANCH) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED BURGERS ON MENU ALL BURGERS ARE COOKED TO MEDIUM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR ANY MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED OR SERVED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 FOUND DRIED CHILE, AND A VARIETY OF SEASONING REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME .

AUG 1

2019

FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FOUND NO MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND MATERIALS FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS. FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN , RANCH ) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED BURGERS ON MENU ALL BURGERS ARE COOKED TO MEDIUM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR ANY MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED OR SERVED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND DRIED CHILE, AND A VARIETY OF SEASONING REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME .

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 - 90 GNATS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BOTH BARS ON FIRST FLOOR , DISH ROOM 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT, DINNING AREA 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. THE PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM FLYS. INSTRUCTED ENGINEER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 29

2018

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed cracked and chipped door gaskets on 2 door reach in cooler at prep line. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed food and debris on exterior surfaces of food equipment throughout food prep area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Observed 12 by 12 inch raw concrete flooring at main bar directly in front of middle dump sink. Instructed manager to seal area and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times. Observed grouting throughout main bar and sink bar, with large gaps and crevices. Instructed manager to seal all gaps, cracks and crevices, to prevent insect breeding, in said area. Maintain at all times.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed missing light shield cover directly above exposed hand sink adjacent to low temp dishmachine. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed raw unfinished plastered wall in basement ice machine room. Instructed manager to seal area and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Observed no hand sink adjacent to or next to 3 compartment sink in ice machine room located in basement back bar area. Instructed manager to install exposed hand sink with hot and cold running water under city pressure. Maintain at all times.

NOV 8

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSTRUCTED HAND WASH SINKS, FOUND UTENSILS STORED IN HAND WASH AT MAIN PREP AREA, NO SOAP AT OTHER HAND SINK WHILE FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

A 4" WASTE WATER LINE RUNNING ABOVE BASEMENT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER.

Minor Sanitation

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

ROUGH BRICK WALL BEHIND REAR PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH SURFACE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED SEVERAL COOKS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

MAY 10

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ON THE SEASONING STORAGE RACK FOUND 2 PLASTIC BAGS OF SPICES NOT PROPERLY LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

DID NOT FIND A BOTTLE BRUSH FOR ALL OF THE 750ML TALL GLASS BOTTLES ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A BOTTLE BRUSH ON PREMISES IN ORDER TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE TALL GLASS BOTTLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND MISSING AND GROUT IN POOR REPAIR UNDER THE 1-COMP SINK ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE TV BAR AREA.ALSO FOUND GRIME AND FOOD PARTICLES AT THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER ABOVE STATED SINK. MUST REPAIR ABOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND A LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE TV BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 14

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Pest Activity

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

DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BARS,STORAGE ROOMS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING MAINTAIN.

DEC 6

2016

FAIL 8 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINES ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINES, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN GASKET AT THE 3 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIORS OF COOLERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS,KITCHEN SHELVINGS AND MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND BASEBOARDS AT THE DISHROOM AND MAINTAIN TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS. THE WALLS AND CEILINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING.REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATIONS AT CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA..

Minor Facility Condition

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

BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AND BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT THE DISHROOM AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Pest Activity

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

FEB 11

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR THE SWINGING DOORS THAT LEAD INTO THE DISHROOM. ALSO OBSERVED WORN OUT GROUTING IN THE TILES IN THE DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MAY 6

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUSTY SHELVES ON RACKS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AT THE BASEMENT.

Minor Food Temperature

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

NOTED HAND WASH SINK BY THE HOT HOLDING UNIT OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH NO SPLASH GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASH SINK.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 21

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

NO SHELLFISH TAGS WERE PROVIDED FOR THE MUSSELS THAT WERE STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL SHELLFISH TAGS WITH THE PRODUCT UNTIL IT IS USED, AND THEN KEPT FOR 90 DAYS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 4# OF SHELLFISH WORTH $9. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (B-2)

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE LINE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED ROAST BEEF AT 47.3F, GROUND BEEF AT 43.5F, WHIPPING CREAM AT 46F, AND CHEESE AT 44F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $58. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINKS IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED 2 EXPOSED HANDSINKS AT THE BASEMENT BAR WITHOUT HOT WATER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO ALL HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ALL FIXTURES IN THE DISHROOM.

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