SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

IGNOTZ' RISTORANTE.

YOUR CALL. 70/100

2421 S OAKLEY AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 30, 2025 · passed

16 of 21 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
21
16 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
88
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 30
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVE MULTIPLE PLUMBING ISSUES: LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK ON THE 1st FLOOR, ALSO THE FAUCET BASE IS LEAKING, NOTED THE DRAIN PIPE BROKEN FROM THE FURNACE TO THE DRAIN. MUST BRING PLUMBING UP TO CODE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND DEBRIS.

JUL 9
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR (INTERNAL TEMP AT 62.0F) IN THE KITCHEN NOT HOLDING THE PROPER TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. COOLER HOLDS FRUITS, VEGETABLE AND GARNISHMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT USE. PREP COOLER TAGGED / HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVE MULTIPLE PLUMBING ISSUES: LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK ON THE 1st FLOOR, ALSO THE FAUCET BASE IS LEAKING, NOTED THE DRAIN PIPE BROKEN FROM THE FURNACE TO THE DRAIN. MUST BRING PLUMBING UP TO CODE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND DEBRIS.

DEC 10
2024
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 25
2023
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR AND BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF BASEMENT EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS BETWEEN USES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

OCT 13
2023
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR AND BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, CHEMICAL PPM 0 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SANITIZING RINSE AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF BASEMENT EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.

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

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS BETWEEN USES.

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

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST AVAILABLE FOR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS AND FINAL RINSE FOR DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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AUG 12
2021
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS ON TOP OF IN FREEZER AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING AND SANITIZING.

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

OBSERVED GASKET SEAL AND DOOR HANDLES ON REAR REFRIGERATOR BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING FREEZER DOOR HANDLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD DIVIDER JUST IN FRONT OF KITCHEN EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN TO MAKE EASE OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING AND MAINTAINING IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH A LEAK AT THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN WALL TILE AT ENTRANCE OF FOOD SERVICE AREA AND A MISSING VENT COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A SPACE FOR HARBORING OF INSECTS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A MISSING CEILING VENTILATION COVERING IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 8
2019
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE TWO CUTTING BOARDS ON THE CONDIMENT COOLERS STAINED AND PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALLS NOT CLEAN REAR DISH AREA 1ST.FL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE THE BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED IN 2018, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW VALID CERTIFICATES.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED TWO SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SEP 5
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

JUN 5
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND MUST PROPERLY STORE.

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT OF FOOD SPILL(FLOUR), MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

CLEAN WALL OF FOOD SPLASHES AT REAR DISH ROOM BY 3-COMP SINK. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD SPILLS.

MAR 23
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE DRAIN LINE AND COLD PLATE FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR IS IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE THE CONSUMABLE ICE FROM THE COLD PLATE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.

APR 19
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 19
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 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

OBSERVED BASEMENT OUTER REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

REPAIR DAMAGED GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER DOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE NEAR DISH WASHING AREA(CIGARETTE BUTTS, EXCESS WATER).

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

WALLS NEAR FIRST FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN FIRST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA NEAR WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLER.

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

STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

JUN 18
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR DAMAGED GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER DOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK

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

REPAIR WALLS NEAR FIRST FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN FIRST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA NEAR WALK-IN COOLER

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR FAUCET ON BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLER.

JUN 10
2015
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1408230 ON 5-27-15. 36-FOUND NO WORKING FREEZER LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 38-FOUND A LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK DRAINPIPE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

DEFROST INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER(ICE BUILDUP ON FLOOR). REPAIR DAMAGED GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER DOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

REPAIR WALLS NEAR FIRST FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

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

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AND UTENSIL STORAGE AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK. INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK IN BAR AREA. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLER.

MAY 27
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND TORN AND BROKEN GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DAMAGED SHELVES ABOVE PREP AREAS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. FOUND GREASE AND DIRT BUILDUP ON LOWER COMPARTMENT OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND NO WORKING FREEZER LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND A LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK DRAIN PIPE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BAR AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 29
2013
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN SLICER AND CAN OPENER BLADE IN KITCHEN. CLEAN INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.

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

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST OBSERVED.

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT BY SYRUP BOXES TO REMOVE SYRUP FROM FLOOR. CLEAN UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES.

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

REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE ON WALL BY CAN OPENER IN KITCHEN. SEAL HOLE ABOVE THREE COMP SINK IN BASEMENT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK OF THREE COMP SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN.

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

INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; STORE WITH MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY.

JAN 9
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, CLEAN SLICER ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

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

CLEAN FLOORS BETWEEN, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK OF THREE COMP SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN.

JUN 13
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE REACH IN LOWBOY COOLERS HAVE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS, REPLACE THE DOOR GASKETS. THE ICE MACHINE HAS SOME RUST ON THE TOP SECTION, CLEAN OFF RUST AND SANITIZE THE UNIT. THE EDGE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS DAMAGED, REPAIR AND SMOOTH OUT THE DAMAGED EDGE.

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

THE WALK IN COOLER FLOOR IS DIRTY UNDER THE SHELVES, CLEAN THE FLOOR FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

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

THE WALLS ARE DIRTY BEHIND THE KITCHEN SINK, SCRUB THE WALLS UNTIL THEY COME CLEAN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE BASEMENT HAS A LEAKY DRAIN BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, REPAIR LEAK.

JUL 7
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. CLEAN THE FRYER, STOVE, ICE MACHINE AND DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACH IN FREEZER.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP

JAN 5
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS ARE RUSTY LOCATED IT THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.

MINORSanitation
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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HOOD, PIPES AND THE PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

JUN 8
2010
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RAW WOOD AND RUSTY SURFACES i.e. BASEMENT GREASE TRAP, AND RAW WOOD AT KITCHEN WINDOW MAKING SURFACES EASY CLEANABLE.

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

DETTAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, COOLER USED FOR BREAD ALL COOLERS AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPTMENT.

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

SECURE COVING IN REAR DISH ROOM NEAR 3 COMP SINK.

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHING HEAVY EQUIPTMENT THROUGHOUT. REPLACE WORN WEATHER STRIP DOWN THE RIGHT BASEMENT EXIT DOOR MAKING DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

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

CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

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