INTERNATIONAL GRILL.

Chicago Health Dept

1236 W 18TH ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

23 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Jun 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 1

2026

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED MANY DEAD INSECTS ALONG BACK WALL OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT AND DETAIL CLEAN. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OD DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN BOARDS START TO HAVE DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORATION INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND THE FOLLOWING COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS HAVE LEAK AT P-TRAPS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SOME DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND WATER BUILD UP INTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 9

2025

PASS 8 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 14

2024

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 19

2023

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 12

2023

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Other

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND LEAKING AT 3 COMP SINK DRAIN PIPE. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Pest Activity

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.

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APR 13

2022

PASS 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

JAN 12

2021

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS AT THE PIPE UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

COVING MISSING FROM WALL BY THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 19

2019

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED WOMENR TOILET ROOM STALL'S TRASH RECEPTACLES WITHOUT A COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAY 31

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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.

Serious Other

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS.

JUN 6

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 30

2017

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 16

2017

FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Serious Sanitation

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 11

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD.

Minor Food Temperature

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 3

2017

FAIL 10 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Critical Food Temperature

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.

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 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.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 4

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 18

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 10

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 3

2016

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

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).

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 20

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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

STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

APR 14

2015

PASS · 0 violations

APR 3

2015

FAIL 7 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 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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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

STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES BY 7-3-15.

MAY 15

2014

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 12

2014

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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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