JUL 9
2025
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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INTERNATIONAL GRILL.
YOUR CALL. 64/100
1236 W 18TH ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 9, 2025 · passed
14 of 22 inspections passed, 6 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 15 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
22
14 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
84
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since May 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING FOOD AND NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS AND ALL ENTERING THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP IN FRONT BAR AREA STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER OR IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE UP WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
THE WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED AT THE TOP SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE WHITE PANEL INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A PINKISH AND BLACKISH SUBSTANCE ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WALLS AROUND SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD STAINS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN WORKING VENTILATION.
NOV 142024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 14
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
4-901.12 NOTED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED shelve IN TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS ALONG WITH WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.17(A) NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING EXHAUST COVER AT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 122023FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 12
2023
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK, STEAK AND EGGS ARE ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE (WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND APPROX 11 SMALL FLIES ON SITE LOCATED AT FRONT BAR, DINING AREA TOILET ROOM AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY RECOMMENDED, CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND LEAKING AT 3 COMP SINK DRAIN PIPE. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2554261 CONDUCTED ON 04/13/2022 . THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A MINOR PINKISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON THE SIDE WALL ON THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. 3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food 3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR THE SPICES THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL ITEMS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. 6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE SIDE ENTRANCE DOORS. .INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND PEST PROOFED. 6-202.13 OBSERVED A FLY STRIP HANGING BEHIND THE BAR IN THE CORNER LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO SET ALL INSECT CONTROL DEVICES 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST, FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE OVENS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL. 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
APR 132022PASSED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 13
2022
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A MINOR PINKISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON THE SIDE WALL ON THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR THE SPICES THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL ITEMS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE SIDE ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND PEST PROOFED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON TRAPS LOCATED UNDER THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOILED TRAPS. OBSERVED A DEAD COCKROACH NEXT TO THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.13 OBSERVED A FLY STRIP HANGING BEHIND THE BAR IN THE CORNER LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO SET ALL INSECT CONTROL DEVICES.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS (SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS) BEING RE-USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST, FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE OVENS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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JAN 122021PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 12
2021
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE OR POSTERS AT THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND CARDBOARD ON THE REAR STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN. -THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR HAS THICK ICE AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN. -THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH THICK GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS AT THE PIPE UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
THE TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. MAINTAIN SAME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. -THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
COVING MISSING FROM WALL BY THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 192019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 19
2019
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED WOMENR TOILET ROOM STALL'S TRASH RECEPTACLES WITHOUT A COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAY 312019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 31
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED VARIETY OF READY TO EAT/ PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED/DATE MARKING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY MARK THE DATE WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED, SOLD OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT 41*F OR COLDER FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORTY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR 2 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.ALSO CLEAN FAN GUARD COVER IN 3 DOOR COOLER.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS.
JUN 62018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 6
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGEATION UNITS INCLUDING TRACKS OF SLIDING DOORS OF 2-DR REFRIGERATORS OF FOOD BUILD UP. MUST MAINTAIN. CLEAN/SANITIZE CAN OPENER ATTACHMENT OF ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI AT REAR PREP TABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR AROUND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA AND AROUND REFRIGERATION UNITS AT REAR OF DEBRIS.
NOV 162017FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 16
2017
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER HAS AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 43.9F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MEATS AND EGGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED EGGS AT 48.4F, SAUSAGE AT 47.5F, PORK AT 46.6F, FRENCH TOAST BATTER AT 43.9F, CHICKEN AT 45.1F, HAM AT 48.6F, BEEF AT 50F, TOMATO SAUCE AT 50.4F AND REFRIED BEANS AT 46.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 150# OF FOOD WORTH $600. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2069708 ON 7/11/17 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER. 35 - DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
JUL 112017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 11
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2069409 ON 7/3/17 NOT CORRECTED: 18 - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED OVER 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR, STORAGE SHELVES, TABLES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE BASEMENT. ALSO, MUST REMOVE ALL OPEN RODENT BAIT/POISON FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR AND STORE IT IN PROPER BAIT CONTAINERS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE DRAIN LINE HOSE FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE SITTING IN THE MOP SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE HOSE ABOVE THE FLOOD RIM OF THE SINK.
JUL 32017FAILED10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 3
2017
FAILED
10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR COOLER BEHIND THE JUICE/COFFEE BAR NOT TURNED ON BUT USED TO STORE MILK AND HALF AND HALF CREAMER. ALSO, OBSERVED THE 1 DOOR COOLER NEXT TO THE COOK'S LINE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE HAM AND CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE BAR AND PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED MILK AT 47.5F, HALF AND HALF CREAMER AT 44.4F, CUT MELON AT 51.8F, PANCAKE BATTER AT 55.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30# OF FOOD WORTH $300. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED UNHYGIENIC FOOD HANDLING PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS FAIL TO WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER CRACKING EGGS AND HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOODS AND USE DIRTY COMMON TOWELS WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS AFTER USING THEM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HANDWASHING FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN DISREPAIR. THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT WAS NOT USING THE MACHINE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND ENSURE THAT THE MACHINE IS SANITIZING DISHES AT 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED OVER 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR, STORAGE SHELVES, TABLES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE BASEMENT. ALSO, MUST REMOVE ALL OPEN RODENT BAIT/POISON FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR AND STORE IT IN PROPER BAIT CONTAINERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COKE PREP COOLER AND STAINLESS STEEL SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE DRAIN LINE HOSE FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE SITTING IN THE MOP SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE HOSE ABOVE THE FLOOD RIM OF THE SINK.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLERS AND PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
NOV 42016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 4
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER PREP TABLES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD OVER REFRIGERATION LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED WATER PRESSURE NEEDS TO BE INCREASED AT WASHBOWL IN LADIES RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE. MANAGER INCREASE PRESSURE DURING INSPECTION.
FEB 182016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 18
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHICKEN) BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED A DUST/DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE KNIFE RACK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 102016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 10
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHICKEN) BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED A DUST/DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE KNIFE RACK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 32016FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 3
2016
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED A PINK AND BLACK SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE BY THE ICE MAKER AND ON THE SIDES, ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHICKEN) BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED A DUST/DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE KNIFE RACK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 202015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
NOV 20
2015
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE. REPAIR HOT WATER LEAK AT EXPOSED SINK IN BEVERAGE AREA. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
APR 32015FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 3
2015
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON PAINT STORAGE SHELVES ALONG NORTH WALL, 40-50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER PAPER GOOD STORAGE SHELVES ALONG NORTH WALL IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BEVERAGE AREA, FAN GUARD IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(DUST BUILDUP).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACK FLOW DEVICE. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES BY 7-3-15.
MAY 122014FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 12
2014
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
3-DOOR PREP COOLER IN MAIN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 58.6F. INSTD TO HAVE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE AT 40F. LARGE 2 DOOR COOLER IN REAR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.2F. INSTD TO HAVE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
NO SEPARATION OF CUSTOMERS FROM FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, OPEN WALKWAY WITH PREP TABLE, ICE MACHINE, EXPOSED HANDSINK, ETC. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BARRIER FOR FOOD PROTECTION AND TO PREVENT ACCESS TO CUSTOMERS.
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