SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

JUBILEE JUICE AND GRILL.

BEAT. 26/100

140 N HALSTED ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 4, 2025 · passed

Failed 5 of 25 inspections. 18 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
25
9 passed · 11 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
137
includes 18 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Apr 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 4
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FOOD SPLATTER ABOVE JUICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN.

APR 14
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

No hand soap provided at basement's prep kitchen hand wash sink, food handlers preparing food in basement during inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

No discard date provided on cut bulk deli meats in basement walk-in cooler. instructed to date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food containers ( salt, sugar...) Not labeled. instructed to label.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Ice scoop stored in standing water at juice station, instructed to keep in a clean dry container.

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

Using foam/plastic cusp as a scoop for bulk food, instructed to use proper scoops.

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

Dark stained grooves at plastic cutting boards in basement's prep kitchen. Unable to clean properly. Instructed to replace.

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

No sink stopper sat 3-comp sink, instructed to provide. leak noted at bottom of 3-comp sink, instructed to repair and maintain.

APR 9
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Found 5 lbs of cooked chicken held at 94.3f at grill top, instructed manager to hold hot TCS foods at 135f or higher, Priority violation 7-38-005. Chicken discarded valued at $20.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food containers ( salt, sugar...) instructed to label.

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

Food prep sinks in basement not clean, dirt and food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

shelves through out basement shelves not clean, food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Meat slicer not clean behind blade, food debris and grease build-up Instructed to clean and maintain.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

back flow for basement ice maker not located, instructed to install.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to provide additional lighting.

APR 14
2023
PASSED
0 violations
APR 13
2023
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-601.11(A) OBSERVED A MEAT SLICER WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS BUILT ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AFTER EVERY USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005 CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE REAR STORAGE/EMPLOYEE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND-OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 OBSERVED A BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE LIQUOR/STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11 OBSERVED A LOW EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN IN THE PUBLIC WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN.

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APR 11
2023
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED MEAT SLICER WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACESLOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AFTER EVERY USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005 CONSOLIDATE WITH ABOVE VIOLATION

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT WITH A BUILD-UP OF PINK AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 2 LIVE MICE IN THE KITCHEN AND EVIDENCE OF PEST INFESTATION ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE DINING AREA AND REAR STORAGE CLOSET NEAR THE PUBLIC TOILET ROOM THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. ALSO OBSERVED 40 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT IN THE CORNER UNDERNEATH THE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND WHERE THE DRINK LINES ARE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLASH ON THE FLOORS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE STAFF AND PUBLIC TOILET ROOMS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE REAR STORAGE/EMPLOYEE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND-OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A LOW EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN IN THE PUBLIC WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE LIQUOR/STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 7
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDWASHING SINKS

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORE IN ICE. INSTURCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN A PROTECTED CONTAINER AND NOT DIRECTLY IN THE ICE

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD BY THE FROZEN ICE CREAM AND THE FRONT AREA STAINED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE OF PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOTED MARCH 30, 2021 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2497521 OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION ON SITE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 30
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY PREP AREAS (1ST FLOOR/BSMT). INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2293799 CONDUCTED ON 6/18/2019: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION ON SITE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.

SEP 2
2020
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREAS. ALSO, CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS ON CEILING VENTS DIRECTLY ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

JUN 23
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, SOUPS, JUICES,SLICED TOMATOES, SLICED HAM, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREAS. ALSO, CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS ON CEILING VENTS DIRECTLY ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

JUN 12
2020
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, SOUPS, JUICES,SLICED TOMATOES, SLICED HAM, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DISCARD OR USE-BY DATES ON READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS (BEEF AND GRAVY, SLICED HAM, HOUSE SAUCES AND SOUPS) STORED IN COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE HELD ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW OR UNDER-COOKED EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT)

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED NO HAIR RESTRAINTS ON FOOD HANDLERS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION TO MATCH SANITIZER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE QUAT STRIPS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREAS. ALSO, CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS ON CEILING VENTS DIRECTLY ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

JUN 14
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW OR UNDER-COOKED EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT)

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ONSITE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF HOT OR COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY SANITIZING TEST KIT ON SITE. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREAS. ALSO, CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR STAINED CEILING TIES IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOORS IN PREP AREAS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASES ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

JAN 22
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERT ITEMS, CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES, MIXED NUTS, LOCATED IN TOP COUNTER DESSERT DISPLAY CASE WITH NO LABELS FOR DATES. ALSO OBSERVED PREPACKAGED YOGURT PARFAIT, SLICED PIE AND FRUIT CUPS, IN FRONT BOTTOM DISPLAY COOLER WITH DATES ON PACKAGES BUT NO COMMON NAME LABELS. INFORMED MANAGER ABOUT PROPER LABELING REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTION MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN ABOVE AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 12
2018
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN (1 OF 4) FRONT 2 DRAWER COOLERS: 47.7F, 2LBS OF NEW YORK STRIP STEAK, AT A VALUE OF $84.00 50.1F, 3LBS OF MARINATED SHRIMP, AT A VALUE OF $100.00 MANAGER STATED TOTAL WEIGHT OF 5LBS AT APPROXIMATELY VALUE OF $184.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD AT 40 F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD AT 140 OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

IMPROPER HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING RAW MARINATED SHRIMP, AT FRONT GRILL STATION WITH LATEX GLOVES ON, THEN REMOVED SAID LATEX GLOVES AND WASHED HANDS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PROPER HAND-WASHING IS REQUIRED AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS, WHENEVER FOODS ARE PREPARED AND OR SERVED. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DOING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010 (A)

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2071361, DATE: 07/25/2017, NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION # 32 Observed raw wood in the following areas of basement: wall panel behind hand sink in dry storage; shelving counter prep area dry storage; all shelving in liquor room; wall panel located outside of the walk in cooler; and slide in stairway (facility uses slide to transport boxes to basement from upstairs). Must seal or paint all raw wood/porous surfaces. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT BY REINSPECTION DATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-42-090

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

OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERT ITEMS, CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES, MIXED NUTS, LOCATED IN TOP COUNTER DESSERT DISPLAY CASE WITH NO LABELS FOR DATES. ALSO OBSERVED PREPACKAGED YOGURT PARFAIT, SLICED PIE AND FRUIT CUPS, IN FRONT BOTTOM DISPLAY COOLER WITH DATES ON PACKAGES BUT NO COMMON NAME LABELS. INFORMED MANAGER ABOUT PROPER LABELING REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTION MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN ABOVE AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 25
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Observed the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in cooler drawer: (unshelled) hard boiled eggs @ 45.2F; raw eggs @ 58.2F. Manager voluntarily discarded denatured foods with a total weight of 2.5lb at a total value of $7.50. Instructed potentially hazardous foods must be @ 40F or less or 140F or more at all times. Critical Violation # 7-38-005A.

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

Observed potentially hazardous foods stored improperly in the following areas: carton of raw eggs resting on top of open reach in cooler, stored above ready to eat foods, such shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, etc.; Raw hamburger patties stored above ready to eat foods such as, sliced tomatoes, tortillas, etc. in the 2 door cooler, in rear prep area. Instructed must store raw foods below ready to foods. Operator corrected during inspection. Serious Violation #7-38-005 (A) Observed excessive black and orange slime like substance throughout upper exterior area of ice machine, in basement storage. Instructed to remove substance, clean and sanitize. Must maintain, at all times. Machine was serviced during inspection. Serious Violation #7-38-005(A).

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Observed previous minor violation from inspection report # 1948358, 7/28/16 not corrected. Mist correct the following previous minor violations. #35- CEILING AND FAN GUARDS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. Operator corrected previously issued minor violation during inspection. Serious Violation # 7-42-090

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

Observed potentially hazardous foods (tiramisu, yogurt parfait, etc.) without proper label. Must label potentially hazardous foods with name and date. Must maintain same.

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

Observed tin foil used as a liner at grill station and side wall of fryer, at front cook station. Instructed to remove foil liner and ensure that the all areas are smooth and easily cleanable. Observed raw wood in the following areas of basement: wall panel behind hand sink in dry storage; shelving counter prep area dry storage; all shelving in liquor room; wall panel located outside of the walk in cooler; and slide in stairway (facility uses slide to transport boxes to basement from upstairs). Must seal or paint all raw wood/porous surfaces. Observed door knob at rear door with tape used as a handle. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Observed gas piping at front cook line wall, behind fryer with excessive grease build up. Instructed to remove grease, clean area and maintain, at all times.

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

Observed floors underneath open face cooler with food and debris. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

Observed walls at 3 comp sink on main floor with food debris. Observed excessive dust on ceiling above 3 compartment sink (on main floor). Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

JUL 28
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS,(COOKED MUSHROOMS) MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE NOT PROPERLY COOLED DOWN AT 98.9F.MUST PROPERLY COOL FOODS BEFORE FOOD STORAGE.MANAGER REMOVED APPROX 6LBS OF MUSHROOMS/COST APPROX 410.00 AND DISCARDED-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

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

FOUND LADIES BELONGINGS STORED ON FLOORS IN CLOSET.MUST INSTALL ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS.

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

CEILING AND FAN GUARDS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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

THE TO-GO FOODS (YOGURT, CHEESECAKE) IN THE DISPLAY COOLER ARE NOT DATE LABELED. PROVIDE DATE LABELS FOR PREPACKAGED GOODS THAT ARE PREPARED ON SITE.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FROST IN BOTH CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE UNITS. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE RACKS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CARDBOARD IS BEING USED TO LINE THE FLOOR IN THE COOK LINE AND THE BOTTOM OF THE BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN THE AREAS TO BE NON-ABSORBENT.

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

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND RESIDUE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE UPSTAIRS CHEST FREEZER AND THE INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT PREP TABLE DRAWERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THESE AREAS.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND OIL ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE CORNERS OF THE WALK IN COOLER, AND IN THE CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES. OBSERVED ICE CREAM SCOOPS STORED IN A STAGNANT CUP OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN BETWEEN USES IN THE DIPPER WELL WITH THE WATER RUNNING, OR IN THE PRODUCT INSIDE THE FREEZER.

JUN 17
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 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

NO COMPLETE WTITTEN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020

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

MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.

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

MUST REPAIR THE CRACKED CONCRETE FLOOR OUTSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.

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

MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS AT EACH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK.

JAN 14
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 47.1-50 DEGREES F,2 DOZEN EGGS AT 52-64 DEGREES F AND 20LBS OF TURKEY BURGERS AT 51-53.6 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

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

FOOD NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. NOTED READY TO EAT HUMMUS BEING STORED UNDERNEATH RAW FISH. MUST PROPERLY STORE READY TO EAT FOODS ABOVE RAW FOOD ITEMS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

AUG 19
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM 8-12-14 NOT CORRECTED #24-BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE NOES NOT REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF SINK TO PROPERLY FILL THE LEFT OR RIGHT WASHBOWLS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A NOZZLE LONG ENOUGH TO EXTEND TO ALL COMPARTMENTS OF SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.#29-#30-LABEL BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON SHELF IN BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT LEFT PREMISES AND RETURNED WITH NEW,LONGER NOZZLE AND INSTALLED DURING THE RE-INSPECTION AND BULK FOODS WERE LABELED DURING THE RE-INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

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

COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST REPLACE. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE/STORED FOODS.

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

FLOOR UNDER BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXCESSIVE ICE THROUGHOUT FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE.

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

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN 1ST FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. DAMAGED MISSING WALL CAULKING AT COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE. EXCESSIVE ICE ON WALLS AND CEILING OF WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE.

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

COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. ICE SCOOP MUST ALSO BE PROPERLY STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION NOT ON TOP OF MACHINE.

MINOROther
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

CUSTOMERS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA TO REACH THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

AUG 12
2014
FAILED
13 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLER FOUND WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 53.4F WITH FOODS SUCH AS STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES AT 55.2F AND ROAST BEEF AT 52.5F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

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

THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. ROAST BEEF AT 52.5F, STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES AT 55.2F, SHRIMP AT 52.7F, BEEF AT 55.7F, SPINACH PIES AT 45.5F, STEAK AT 49F, CORNED BEEF AT 47 8F. ALSO OBSERVED COOKED TURKEY BURGERS ON UNLIT STOVE TOP AT 82.F AND COOKED CHICKEN AT 108.6. ALL FOOD DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED TOTAL POUNDS TO BE 150 AND VALUE AT $1000.00.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED DISH WASHER IMPROPERLY WASHING DISHES AND UTENSILS DURING THE INSPECTION. EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING DISHES IN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT WITHOUT A RINSE OR SANITIZING STEP AND DIRTY DISHES WERE ALSO FOUND IN COMPARTMENT WITH JUST WASHED DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY SET SINK AND REVIEWED PROPER METHOD TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

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

BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE NOES NOT REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF SINK TO PROPERLY FILL THE LEFT OR RIGHT WASHBOWLS. DIRTY POTS NOTED IN ONE OF THE COMPARTMENTS WAITING TO BE WASHED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A NOZZLE LONG ENOUGH TO EXTEND TO ALL COMPARTMENTS OF SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AND INSTRUCTED TO USE 1ST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL REPAIRED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 7-11-13 NOT CORRECTED #30-LABEL BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON SHELF IN BASEMENT.#32-MUST CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AND SLEEVE AT PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT, CLEAN UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

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

ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

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

COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST REPLACE. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE/STORED FOODS.

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

FLOOR UNDER BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXCESSIVE ICE THROUGHOUT FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE.

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

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN 1ST FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. DAMAGED MISSING WALL CAULKING AT COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. EXCESSIVE ICE ON WALLS AND CEILING OF WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

BROKEN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

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

ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.

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

COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. ICE SCOOP MUST ALSO BE PROPERLY STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION NOT ON TOP OF MACHINE.

MINOROther
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

CUSTOMERS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA TO REACH THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

JUL 11
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON SHELF IN BASEMENT.

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

MUST CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AND SLEEVE AT PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT, CLEAN UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES.

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT CORNER AREAS AND IN EMPLOYEE STORAGE CLOSETS.

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

WALL OF ONE EMPLOYEE STORAGE CLOSET HAS MOLD FROM CONDENSATION FROM WALK IN FREEZER ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WALL; REMOVE MOLD AND ADVISED TO PROVIDE INSULATION TO AVOID WALL MOLDING IN CLOSET. CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FAN IN WASHROOM.

AUG 14
2012
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF BOTTOM COOLER SHELVES TO REMOVE JUICE STAINS AND SPILLS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS NEXT TO PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES AND REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHTSHIELDS AT BASEMENT.

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

MUST PROVIDE BETTER LIGHTING INSIDE OF WALK-IN FREEZER AT BASEMENT.

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

MUST REPALCE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT MAIN COOKING LINE.

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

MUST REMOVE EMPTY BOXES FROM BASEMENT AREA NEXT TO ICE MACHINE.

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 20
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. The knife holder has a dirty buildup and an unsanitary cardboard backing, clean and/or replace the holder so it is sanitary.

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 corners and edges of the juice machine to remove buildup.

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. The kitchen floors have dirty corners and need to be smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. Provide an easy to read thermometer in the cold prep cooler in the front kitchen.

APR 1
2010
PASSED
3 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. Some cutting boards at serving line must be sanded/bleached, due to deep grooves. Also must replace cooler door gasket by smoothie area that' in poor repair.

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. Interior floor of 3-door cooler (first floor), some fan guards of coolers, meat slicer in basement must be Free of food debris/dust.

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. Floors under pallets in liquor room & walk-in freezer need cleaning.

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