SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LA SIRENA CLANDESTINA.

BEAT. 34/100

954 W FULTON MARKET · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 13, 2019 · passed

Failed 8 of 18 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
9 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 8 failed
VIOLATIONS
85
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Oct 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 13
2019
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 11
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2.501.11 NO CLEAN UP KIT AVAILABLE ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4.602.11(E)(4) MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3.501.17 MUST DATE MARK TCS/RTE FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED ON-SITE AND HELD IN COOLERS FOR FOR THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3.302.12 MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3.304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

4.501.12 MUST REPLACE SMALL WHITE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA. DEEP, DARK GROOVES PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 4.402.12 MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4.601.11(C) MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5.205.15 MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON SINK ATTACHED TO DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN PREP AREA, WALK IN COOLER, AND BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 6.201.16 MUST REPAIR DETACHED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4.202.18 MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FORM HOOD & FILTERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 6.303.11 MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAIATAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION LICENSE, INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

DEC 6
2017
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 14
2017
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1981772 1/20/17 NOT CORRECTED #34- MISSING FLOOR REAR FIRST FLOOR STORAGE, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,INTERIOR OF OVEN,EXTERIOR GREASE CONTAINER IN BASEMENT,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINET,GARBAGE CANS,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AT HOOD,MOLD ON WALLS AT DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA

NOV 7
2017
FAILED
13 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALChemical Safety
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

OBSERVED NO 90- DAY SHELLFISH TAG WITH 1LB. MUSSELS AND 1LB.CLAMS IN A CONTAINER INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST KEEP 90- DAY SHELLFISH TAG WITH PRODUCT UNTIL FINISHED.APPX.2LBS. $11.(CRITICAL 7-38-005 B 2)

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

OBSERVED DISH WASHER HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AND THEN REMOVING CLEAN DISHES AT DISH MACHINE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DISH WASHING AREA ,BAR AREA AND REAR PREP AREA.ALSO,APPX.30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND LEDGE NEAR FURNANCE,IN REAR PREP AREA ON DOLLIE UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELF,ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE AND 1- COMP SINK,ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO PREP TABLE,ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN LIQUOR AND SODA STORAGE AREA,ON WOOD LEDGE AND PALLETS IN BASEMENT.ALSO APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND SIDE DOORS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/7/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SLOPPY JOE,POOLED EGGS,COLLARD GREENS,FISH,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES .MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:30 P.M.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1981772 1/20/17 NOT CORRECTED #34-FLOOR NOT CLEAN AND MISSING FLOOR REAR FIRST FLOOR STORAGE, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND BASEMENT AREA FLOOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR.#35- LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGH OUT FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#41- CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA,RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN 1- DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OVEN DOOR TIED UP BY STRING IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,INTERIOR OF OVEN,EXTERIOR GREASE CONTAINER IN BASEMENT,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINET,GARBAGE CANS,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE AND FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AT HOOD,MOLD ON WALLS AT DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON CAPPUCINIO MACHINE IN BAR AREA.

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JAN 20
2017
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NO SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK, WHERE FOOD CART IS LOCATED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, CHIPPING/RUSTY WIRE SHELVES REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL OR REPLACE,

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

FLOOR NOT CLEAN AND MISSING FLOOR REAR FIRST FLOOR STORAGE, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND BASEMENT AREA FLOOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR,

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

LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGH OUT FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT STORED NICE AND NEATLY IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BETTER STORAGE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS,

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

CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE,

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

SOME EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO'S REQUIRED TO HAVE IT,

JAN 11
2017
FAILED
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPES PROVIDE FOR TESTING SANITIZING SOLUTION, AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZING STRIPS UPON NEXT INSPECTION, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

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

DISH WASHING FACILITY IN POOR REPAIR, WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WASTE WATER OVER FLOWS ON TO FLOOR, NOT DRAINING INTO SEWER LINE, NOT PROPERLY BEING MAINTAINED, AND OFFENSIVE ODORS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SERIOUS CITATION: 7-38-030

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

NO SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK, WHERE FOOD CART IS LOCATED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, CHIPPING/RUSTY WIRE SHELVES REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL OR REPLACE,

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

FLOOR NOT CLEAN AND MISSING FLOOR REAR FIRST FLOOR STORAGE, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND BASEMENT AREA FLOOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR,

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

LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGH OUT FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT STORED NICE AND NEATLY IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BETTER STORAGE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS,

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

CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE,

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

SOME EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO'S REQUIRED TO HAVE IT,

JUN 16
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER, AND WHEELS OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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

LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH 3RD BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

JUN 9
2016
FAILED
6 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

MICE DROPPINGS (OVER 30) SCATTERED ON FLOOR SURROUNDING FURNACE IN REAR. DEAD DECAYING MOUSE NOTED IN SAME AREA. OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLBASE IN BASEEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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

EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

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

EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER, AND WHEELS OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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

FLOOR UNDER COOKING LINE WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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

LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA AND AT PIPE UNDERNEATH 3RD BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 19
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIORS OF BOTH REACH-IN FREEZERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

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

: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(FOOD SPLATTERS, AND DEBRIS, STAINS NOTICED.

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

REPLACE DARK TINTED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, THIS AREA MUST BE BRIGHT AND WELL LIT. CLEAN ALL PANELLED WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS WHERE DIRT AND STAINS ARE PRESENT.

JUN 17
2015
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NO RESIDUAL FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN DISH MACHINE UPON INSPECTION. CHEMICAL SANITIZER FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO YEILDING NO READING WHEN CHECKED(NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT THIS TIME, SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED DURING INVESTIGATION AND MADE NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS) CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-038-030-NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

IMPROPER PEST CONTROL NOTED DURING INVESTIGATION. 30 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED SCATTERED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND ON TOP OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH ARTICLES STORED ON METAL RACKS, AND ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS. ALSO OBSERVED 8 ON FLOOR BEHIND WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR. FRONT DOORS NOT ADEQUATELY RODENT PROOF. OPENINGS GREATER THAN 1/4 NOTICED AT THE LOWER RIGHT SIDE CORNER OF THE MAIN ENTRY DOOR AND AT THE LEFT LOWER BOTTOM SIDE OF THE NORTH ENTRY DOOR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS, AND REPAIR BOTH FRONT DOORS MAKING THEM TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIORS OF BOTH REACH-IN FREEZERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(FOOD SPLATTERS, AND DEBRIS, STAINS NOTICED.

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

REPLACE DARK TINTED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, THIS AREA MUST BE BRIGHT AND WELL LIT. CLEAN ALL PANELLED WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS WHERE DIRT AND STAINS ARE PRESENT.

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

MUST ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTERED AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND/OR RE-ORGANIZE ALL ARTICLES AND ITEMS BY ELEVATING EVERYTHING 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS WHERE SPACE PERMITS.

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

ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AND/O BEARD RESTRAINTS.

OCT 7
2014
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 8
2014
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND A SLIMMY YELLOWISH AND PINK COLOR BUILD UP AT THE ICE SHOOT AND FRONT PANEL OF BOTH ICE MACHINES. MACHINES MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED BEFORE USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.

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

MICE ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT ALL ALONG WALL BASES, FOUND MOUSE DROPPINGS ON SHOE RACK, DROPPINGS IN SHOE, SHOE WITH A LARGE HOLE. APPROXIMATELY 30-34 DROPPINGS NOTED IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SIDE EXIT DOOR AND BASEMENT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE OPENING AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSIDE CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES: ADEQUATE NUMBER, PROPERLY COVERED AND INSECT/RODENT PROOF

GREASE RECEPTICLE IS KEPT IN BASEMENT DURING STORAGE. CONTAINER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP AT TOP OF CONTAINER AT THE FRONT OF THE CONTAINER AND ON THE FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. FREE FROM ANY RODENT HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED.

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. ALL PRODUCT MUST BE UP OFF THE FLOOR.

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

AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

BASEMENT HAS LARGE AMOUNTS OF CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL ARTICLES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

ICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER, NOT IN ICE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 30
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES IN BASEMENT AT THE HOT WATER TANK.

SEP 23
2013
FAILED
6 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

NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND REACH IN COOLERS AND 35-40 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA SCATTERED ALONG WALLS. ALSO NOTED SEVERAL OPENINGS ALONG THE FLOOR BASE THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. MUST ALSO SEAL ALL NOTED OPENINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

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

MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREAS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR HALLWAY.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT,BEHIND COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA,UNDER SINKS,BEHIND COOKLINE AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES IN THE REAR WALK IN COOLER,UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN BASEMENT AT THE HOT WATER TANK.

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

MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS AT ICE CHEST BEHIND BAR.

SEP 19
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOM TABLES AND SHELVES ARE DIRTYWASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.,

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

DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS WAS REMOVED BUT THE FLOORS ARE STILL DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

SEP 12
2011
FAILED
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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments. Over 50 mouse droppings and two dead mice were found around and under shelving and baseboards throughout the bsement and rear storage room. The front door has a 1/2" gap at the bottom, repair the door so it is pest proof. Install a screen door if you intend to laeve the front and rear doors open. Remove all evidence of pest activity and clean up all areas of possible harborage.

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. THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOM TABLES AND SHELVES ARE DIRTYWASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.,

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. THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND HOOD CROSSBARS ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.

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 FLOORS ARE DIRTY AND FULL OF DEBRIS; CLEAN THE FLOORS AND REMOVE OR REORGANIZE THE CLUTTER.

OCT 7
2010
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. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.

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. Scrub out the insides of the ladels in the clean utensil area.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Make the basement easily accessible for inspection.

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

The cook needs to wear a hat during food preparation.

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