Chicago Health Dept
140 N HALSTED ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Sep 2025).
25 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2025.
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOUND FOOD SPLATTER ABOVE JUICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN.
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.
No discard date provided on cut bulk deli meats in basement walk-in cooler. instructed to date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Bulk food containers ( salt, sugar...) Not labeled. instructed to label.
Ice scoop stored in standing water at juice station, instructed to keep in a clean dry container.
Using foam/plastic cusp as a scoop for bulk food, instructed to use proper scoops.
Dark stained grooves at plastic cutting boards in basement's prep kitchen. Unable to clean properly. Instructed to replace.
No sink stopper sat 3-comp sink, instructed to provide. leak noted at bottom of 3-comp sink, instructed to repair and maintain.
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.
Bulk food containers ( salt, sugar...) instructed to label.
Food prep sinks in basement not clean, dirt and food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
shelves through out basement shelves not clean, food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
Meat slicer not clean behind blade, food debris and grease build-up Instructed to clean and maintain.
back flow for basement ice maker not located, instructed to install.
Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to provide additional lighting.
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.
5-205.15 OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
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.
6-303.11 OBSERVED A BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE LIQUOR/STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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
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
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.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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.
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE STAFF AND PUBLIC TOILET ROOMS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED A LOW EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN IN THE PUBLIC WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN.
OBSERVED A BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE LIQUOR/STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDWASHING SINKS
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORE IN ICE. INSTURCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN A PROTECTED CONTAINER AND NOT DIRECTLY IN THE ICE
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD BY THE FROZEN ICE CREAM AND THE FRONT AREA STAINED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE.
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.
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.
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.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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.
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
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.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS ON CEILING VENTS DIRECTLY ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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.
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
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.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS ON CEILING VENTS DIRECTLY ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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.
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.
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.
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)
OBSERVED NO HAIR RESTRAINTS ON FOOD HANDLERS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS ON CEILING VENTS DIRECTLY ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR STAINED CEILING TIES IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOORS IN PREP AREAS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASES ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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)
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)
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
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.
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.
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).
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
Observed potentially hazardous foods (tiramisu, yogurt parfait, etc.) without proper label. Must label potentially hazardous foods with name and date. Must maintain same.
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.
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.
Observed floors underneath open face cooler with food and debris. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
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.
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.
FOUND LADIES BELONGINGS STORED ON FLOORS IN CLOSET.MUST INSTALL ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS.
CEILING AND FAN GUARDS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NO COMPLETE WTITTEN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020
MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.
MUST REPAIR THE CRACKED CONCRETE FLOOR OUTSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.
MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS AT EACH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK.
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
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
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CUSTOMERS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA TO REACH THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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).
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).
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.
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.
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.
ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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.
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.
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.
BROKEN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
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.
CUSTOMERS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA TO REACH THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
LABEL BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON SHELF IN BASEMENT.
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.
CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT CORNER AREAS AND IN EMPLOYEE STORAGE CLOSETS.
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.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF BOTTOM COOLER SHELVES TO REMOVE JUICE STAINS AND SPILLS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS NEXT TO PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES AND REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHTSHIELDS AT BASEMENT.
MUST PROVIDE BETTER LIGHTING INSIDE OF WALK-IN FREEZER AT BASEMENT.
MUST REPALCE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT MAIN COOKING LINE.
MUST REMOVE EMPTY BOXES FROM BASEMENT AREA NEXT TO ICE MACHINE.
MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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