SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

JOLLY INN RESTAURANT.

YOUR CALL. 50/100

6501 W IRVING PARK RD · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 28, 2026 · passed

15 of 24 inspections passed, 5 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 19 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
24
15 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
130
includes 19 critical
RECORDS COVER
16 YEARS
since Mar 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 28
2026
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED DEVICE WITH TUBES ATTACHED ON WALL ABOVE HAND SINK LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS OUT OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT A NAME(SUGAR, FLOUR). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMMON NAME ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

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

OBSERVED MINOR MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF SODA GUN LOCATED AT MAIN BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMILATION ON SIDE OF FRYER LOCATED ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED MINOR GREASE SPILLS ON FRONT OF OUTSIDE OIL CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT VENTILATION HOOD LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP. MUST REPLACE.

OCT 9
2025
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 19
2025
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED SERVICE HANDSINK NOT IN USE IN RESTAURANT DINING HALL NEAR SOUP STATION NOT REACHING MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMP OF 100 F. SINK SERVICED DURING INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD IN SOUTH KITCHEN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. SLICED PORK 46.9 F, BEEF AND VEGGIE ROLL UPS 53.7 F, BARLEY PORK SAUSAGE 52.8 F, PORK 50 F. PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVED ALL OTHER TCS FOODS (PORK, BEEF, CHICKEN, PASTA, AND CABBAGE) FROM COOLER AND DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 61 LBS VALUED AT $250 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Temperature
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BUFFET FOOD NOT PROTECTED. HOT HOLDING UNITS HAVE NO SNEEZE GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SNEEZE GUARDS THAT ARE 48 INCHES ABOVE GROUND PER FDA RECOMMENDATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTERED UTILITY CLOSET NEAR REAR SERVICE ELEVATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS. ELEVATE ALL KEPT ITEMS ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

FEB 4
2025
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CAN NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE NEAR BANQUET HALL WAY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABEL ON SPICES CONTAINER IN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME.

CRITICALSanitation
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE OIL TANK CONTAINER WITH MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON FRONT END. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 8
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
15 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES WIPED THEIR HANDS ON DIRTY WASH CLOTHS AND ON THEIR APRONS, WENT TO THE STORAGE AREA AND CAME BACK TO CONTINUE PREPARING FOOD. ALL WAITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE POLICY OF CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS WHEN MOVING FROM ONE TASK TO ANOTHER. PRIORITY VIOLATION#7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF SOME TCS FOODS AT THE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY AREA TO BE IMPROPER:-BEEF 130.8F, HAM 121F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCTS WORTH 4LBS AND $40 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT THE BUFFET DIPLAY LINE TO BE IMPROPER:-BURRITOS 55.2F, SLICED HAM 54.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 2LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $20.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED SIDE EXIT DOOR AT THE KITCHEN NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED A SLICER BY THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE HAND WASH SINK AND NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE HAND WASHING SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD . MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT BASEMENT PIEROGI FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND PIEROGI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM OF THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

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FEB 7
2023
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP AREAS,BAR AREA).

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF HAND SINK LOCATED AT SOUTH-END OF THE MAIN KITCHEN COOKING/PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN OUTDOOR GARBAGE DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ETC DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED 2 MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 28
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD WITH NO LABEL AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.(FLOUR). MUST LABEL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WALL AT DISHWASHING AREAS AT BASEMENT WITH SMALL HOLES.MUST SEAL.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 18
2021
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 8
2021
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HAND SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED. (COS).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).(COS).(CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION). (COS).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS THE KITCHEN COOKLINE AREA.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF BASEMENT DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND ADJACENT DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOMS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPALCE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2293809 DATED:06/18/2019 #51--OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE AT FOOD PREP NEAR THE OFFICES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE OR FIND ITS LOCATION. CORE VIOLATION Sep 18, 2019 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 6/15/2021. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

JUN 18
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED INCOMPLETE VOMIT AN DIARRHEAL KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A COMPLETE VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL KIT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE AT FOOD PREP NEAR THE OFFICES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE OR FIND ITS LOCATION. CORE VIOLATION

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HOOD FILTERS AT FIRST FLOOR HOT LINE AREA RUSTING AWAY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE RUSTY HOOD FILTERS. CORE VIOLATION

JAN 9
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND SINK IN THE SERVING STATION WITH WATER FOR THE CUSTOMER AND HOT SOUP. AND ALSO NO HAND SINK IN THE AREA FOR PEELING THE POTATOES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL READY TO EAT COOKED TCS FOODS INSIDE THE EWALK IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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

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

RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

APR 17
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE AND MUST REPAINT LEGS OF DISH MACHINE DRAIN BOARD WITH RUST BUILD-UP.-----------MUST CLEAN FOOD CARTS WITH DUST BUILD-UP IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR OF PREP/COOKING AREA (MAIN FLOOR) AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH SODA SYRUP SHELVES WITH SYRUP ACCUMULATION BEHIND 3 BARS, FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND (2) BANQUET BARS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE BEHIND (2) BANQUET BARS.---------MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE (FOOD) BOXES AND BUCKETS STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.

APR 4
2017
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING DISPLAY AND SERVICE AT THE BUFFET TABLE (HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT)IN DINING/SERVICE AREA. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS: WHOLE HAM AT 122.4F, CABBAGE ROLL AT 120.4F, SLICED POLISH SAUSAGE AT 113.5, FRIED CHICKEN AT 121.6F, COTTAGE CHEESE AT 45.2F, CHEESE BLINTZ AT 120.5F, CARROT SALAD AT 43.8F, SLICED WATERMELON AT 49.2F AND SLICED CANTALOUPE AT 46.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 150.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 15 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY AND SERVICE AT THE SELF SERVICE DESSERT/CAKE DISPLAY COUNTER. NO SNEEZE GUARD OR BARRIER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER SNEEZE GUARDS TO PREVENT PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

FOUND REAR EXIT BOTTOM DOOR AND FRONT (BANQUET) ENTRANCE MIDDLE BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA (MAIN FLOOR) NOT MAINTAINED PROPERLY. WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT INTO FIRST AND 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WATER SEEPING FROM TOP COVER OF THE GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK (CRYSTAL ROOM) NOT MAINTAINED, WATER BACKING UP FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT INTO FIRST AND THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE AND MUST REPAINT LEGS OF DISH MACHINE DRAIN BOARD WITH RUST BUILD-UP.-----------MUST REPAINT FOOD CARTS WITH DUST BUILD-UP IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR LOWER LEVEL BANQUET PREP AREA

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR OF PREP/COOKING AREA (MAIN FLOOR) AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH SODA SYRUP SHELVES WITH SYRUP ACCUMULATION BEHIND 3 BARS, FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND (2) BANQUET BARS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE BEHIND (2) BANQUET BARS.---------MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE (FOOD) BOXES AND BUCKETS STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOUND ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

APR 21
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT DATED OR LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,

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

POTATO CUTTER ATTACHED TO AREA BY EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AT ONCE,

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

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, BY BANQUET AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, IN STORAGE AREAS, KITCHEN AREAS, AND BANQUET AREAS BEHINDS BARS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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

WALLS NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT PREP AREA BY THREE COMPARTMENT, REMOVE ALL BLACK SUBSTANCE AND RE CAULK AREA, AND HOLES IN WALL IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

DEC 17
2015
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 9
2015
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFacility Condition
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1546888 ISSUED ON 06-09-2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #32 - OBSERVED NO LIDS FOR ICE BEHIND BANQUET BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS FOR ICE BEHIND THE BAR. #35 - OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT. #38 - OBSERVED NO HAND SINKS BEHIND RESTAURANT AND BANQUET BARS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS BEHIND RESTAURANT (1) AND BANQUET (2) BARS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE

JUN 9
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MADE ON 6/8/15(SAUERKRAUT 60LBS AT $90) IN DEEP POTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 94.5F AND 59F LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 35.2F. ALSO FOUND COOKED RICE (1LBS AT $1) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 115.7F AT STEAM TABLE LOCATED AT FRONT BUFFET. MANAGER VOLUNTEERINGLY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID PRODUCTS TOTAL VALUE $91.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 61 LBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW FOR COLD FOODS AND 140F AND ABOVE FOR HOT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

OBSERVED NO LIDS FOR ICE BEHIND BANQUET BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS FOR ICE BEHIND THE BAR.

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

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BY RESTAURANT BAR WITH EXCESSIVE LIME BUILD UP AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BY ALL BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT.

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

OBSERVED NO HAND SINKS BEHIND RESTAURANT AND BANQUET BARS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS BEHIND RESTAURANT (1) AND BANQUET (2) BARS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON FAUCET WITH AN ATTACHED WATER HOSE ON HANDSINK AT FOOD PREP AREA AND SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER. ALSO OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK (NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN) DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE AND ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINERS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INFORMATION GIVEN.

JUN 30
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, bsmt storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/rack not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving in kitchen prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in bsmt storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage room under pallets/shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area shall be repaired/replaced, walls, ceilings that had peeling paint, holes in bsmt storage area shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Light shields that were missing light shields end caps in walk in cooler, bsmt prep area shall be provided.

MAR 25
2013
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, and in walk in freezer, must date and label, date food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer.

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

Bar storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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

Ceiling tiles in rear kitchen storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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

Broken/damaged light shields shall be repaced, missing light shields in 2nd floor bar area shall be provided.

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, reach in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

OCT 3
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST RESEAL LOOSE BASEBOARD UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT PEST HARBOR AGE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS WITH DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE DINING AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL END CAP FOR LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA, AND INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER--------MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AND PIPES ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA AND CEILING ABOVE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA.

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

MUST ADJUST WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINK (LEFT SIDE) INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM (RESTAURANT SIDE).

SEP 25
2012
FAILED
9 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 OVER 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN LOWER LEVEL, 1ST FLR, 2ND FLR PREP AREAS AND IN DISH WASHING AREA. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZED THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

SERIOUSFood Temperature
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

FOUND DISH WASHING FACILITIES (MAIN KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND (2) 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK) NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FIRST COMPARTMENT INTO THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. PREMISES HAS LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND HAS TOTAL OF (5) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. (MAINTENANCE ON SITE - (2) 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK HAS BEEN FIXED) SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-30

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

INSTRUCTED TO STORE PLATES/DISHES INVERTED OR COVER IN PREP AREA/STORAGE BEHIND 2ND FLOOR BANQUET ROOM.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, FOOD CARTS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) ICE MACHINE, ICE BINS, ALL SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR, AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL STORAGE BINS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND 3 BARS, STORAGE ROOMS (UNDER PALLETS,LOWER LEVEL, FIRST FLOOR, SECOND FLOOR).---------MUST RESEAL LOOSE BASEBOARD UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT PEST HARBOR AGE.----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREAS AND BARS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS WITH DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE DINING AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL END CAP FOR LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA, AND INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER--------MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AND PIPES ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA AND CEILING ABOVE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: MAIN KITCHEN FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FAUCET NECK LEAK AT MAIN BAR, DRAINLINE UNDER MAIN FLOOR BAR.--------MUST ADJUST WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINK (LEFT SIDE) INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM (RESTAURANT SIDE).

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE INSIDE ICE BINS, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

NOV 25
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Foods inside walk-in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

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

Can opener, soda gun holder, storage ahelves, and exterior between equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floors in prep area and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. Floor tile missingin basement prep area.Instructed to replace missing floor tile along wallbase.

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

Ceiling tile damaged in areas. Instructed to replace all water stained ceiling tile in prep area. Light and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Wall in storage not maintained or sealed. Instructed to repair and seal hole in wall.

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

Faucet neck at three compartment in front bar not maintained. Instructed to repair or replace washer to prevent leak.

FEB 24
2011
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

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

Ice bin in bars areas not porvided with covers over bins. Instructed to provided covers for ice bins to protected ice at all times.

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

Exterior between equipment, soda nozzle holders, sinks and storage shelves under prep tables not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floor in prep areas along wallbase and in corners not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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

Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

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

Light bulbs shields in prep and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to replace shields or detail clean.

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

Ventilation fan not working in basement employees toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan.

MAR 29
2010
PASSED
5 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. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND FAUCET IN BAR AREA UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. DISPENSER TUBE FOR COFFEE AND CAPPUCCINO MACHINES UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN; INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER NEAR COOKING AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; NAPKIN HOLDER IN HANDSINK AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN; EXTERIOR ICE MACHINE IN BAR AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN

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. FLOOR DRAIN IN KITCHEN GREASY AND FLOOR DRAIN OUTSIDE AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. WORN OUT STRIP IN ENTRANCE DOOR IN IRVING PARK SIDE MUST BE REPLACED

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZED CONTAINER

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