SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LABRIOLA BAKERY CAFE.

BEAT. 18/100

535 N MICHIGAN AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 25, 2025 · passed

Failed 10 of 28 inspections. 25 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
28
13 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 10 failed
VIOLATIONS
141
includes 25 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Jan 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 25
2025
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 11
2025
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE DRINKING IN DOUGHNUT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FOOD EMPLOYEES DO NOT EAT IN SERVICE AND PREP AREAS.

CRITICALOther
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED SHELLSTOCK MISSING FINAL DATE IN WHICH THE SHELLTOCK WAS SOLD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THE DATE IN WHICH THE LAST OF THE SHELLSTOCK IS SOLD IS LISTED ON THE TAGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-52 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 2 POUNDS BACON, 1 POUND HAM, 1 POUND COOKED HASHED BROWNS, 1 POUND MOZZARELLA, 1 POUND GOAT CHEESE, 1 POUND WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE, 7 POUNDS SHREDDED CHEESE, 2 POUNDS BOLOGNESE, 1.5 GALLON ALFREDO SAUCE, 1 1/2 POUND MILANAISE, 2 POUNDS BREADED EGGPLANT, 1 POUND PROSCIUTTO, 1 POUND ITALIAN SAUSAGE ($2000) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 4 COOLERS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50-59 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO SERVICE COOLERS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED MORE THAN 50 FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN BASEMENT IN KITCHEN, IN DOUGHNUT DISPLAY CASE, AND IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON SITE FOR MEASURING UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF DISHES FROM HOT WATER DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE UPDATED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT.

DEC 17
2024
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 24
2024
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP, BASEMENT, WALK IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN

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

OBSERVED USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE FRONT PREP, KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, WALK IN COOLERS, WALK IN FREEZER AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

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

OBSERVED IN FRONT & REAR PREP CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

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

OBSEVED IN PIZZA OVEN AREA COLD HOLD UNIT NOT PROPERLY DRAINING, WATER IS DRIPPING INSIDE UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MIDDLE AND RIGHT SINK STOPPER LEVERS SO THAT THE SINK BASINS CAN HOLD WATER IN THEM AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FAUCET IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP, REAR PREP, AND ALL WALK IN COOLERS, AND FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MAY 23
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
19 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED DISH OPERATOR EATING BAKED PASTRIES WHILE IN OPERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE DISHWASHER STOP EATING WHILE DISH MACHINE WAS IN OPERATION AND TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES FOOD & PERSONAL DRINKS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUES

CRITICALOther
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED THAT FACILITY PREPARES AND SERVES SHELLFISH. FACILITY DOES NOT KEEP SHELLFISH TAGS OBSERVED STORED WITHOUT PROPER DATING WHEN IS LAST ONE STORED OR PREPARED. 8 POUNDS OF SHELLFISH VOLUNTARILY DISCARD & DENATURED BY MANAGER. MUST MAINTAIN RECORDS, PROPERLY MARKED TAGS AND STORED THEM FOR 90 DAYS FROM DATE LAST ONE FROM BOX PREPARED OR SOLD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 8# OF MUSSELS AT TEMP OF 51.8F; 8# OF CALAMARI AT TEMP OF 48.8F, 6# DICED GRILLED CHICKEN AT TEMP RANGING 60.6F-57.6F, 280# OF MOZZERELA CHEESE TEMP RANGING 49.6F-61.6F, 200# SHREDDED MOZZERELA RANGING AT TEMP RANGING 59.9F-51.8F, 360# PIZZA DOUGH AT TEMP RANGING 57.8F-61.2F MENTIONED STORED PRODUCTS WERE INSIDE THE COLD HOLD LINE & WALK-IN COOLER. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY EMPLOYEE. 862 POUNDS, $1,720.00 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER IN BASMENT, AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 59.9F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND DO NOT USE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED WALK-IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. WALK IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED IN REAR PREP NO THERMOMTERS INSIDE ALL REFERGERATION UNITS TO MONITOR AMBIENT TEMPREATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFERGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS ANDF MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP, BASEMENT, WALK IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS IN DISHWASHING AREAS, AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

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

OBSERVED IN FRONT & REAR PREP CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

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

OBSERVED USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE FRONT PREP, KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.

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

OBSEVED IN PIZZA OVEN AREA COLD HOLD UNIT NOT PROPERLY DRAINING, WATER IS DRIPPING INSIDE UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER CONDENSATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS

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

NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PF PROPERLY. CORPORATE CHEF PROVIDED TEST STRIP WHEN HE ARRIVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FAUCET IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MIDDLE AND RIGHT SINK STOPPER LEVERS SO THAT THE SINK BASINS CAN HOLD WATER IN THEM AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP, REAR PREP, AND ALL WALK IN COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING TILES AND AIR VENTS IN DISHWASHING AREA, FRONT PREP WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM 9/18/23, REPORT #2581866,. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED

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SEP 18
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED PANS OF PIZZA DOUGH STORED ON FLOOR IN WIC.INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AND PROPERLY STORE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS (REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP /STEAM TABLES, BREAD OVENS ETC WITH EXCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 11
2023
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING, PREPARING DELI MEAT, COOKED PASTA, SAUCES, MEATBALLS, AND CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONCE CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS STATED THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA IN REFRIGERATION UNITS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES... THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS OF COOKED PASTA @49.2F, 3 LBS OF GROUND ITALIAN SAUSAGE @ 51.0F, 4 LBS COOKED MEATBALL @ 100.0F,2 LBS COOKED CHOPPED CHICKEN BREAST @56.2F AND 4 LBS OF BOLOGNESE SAUCE @53.0F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41 OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. THE PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL SAID ITEMS AT THIS TIME.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 85 SMALL AND LARGE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, DISH, EMPLOYEE ROOM ON WALLS AND LOCKERS, FLYING AROUND DRAIN IN MOP SINK SECOND FLOOR AND ON ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT IN BOTH BAR PREP AREAS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED PANS OF PIZZA DOUGH STORED ON FLOOR IN WIC.INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AND PROPERLY STORE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS (REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP /STEAM TABLES, BREAD OVENS ETC. WITH EXCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXCESS TRASH AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE RECEPTACLE AREA AND NEAR THE FACILITY'S BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND ELEVATE EVERY ITEM OFF FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE THAT HOLD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

APR 12
2023
PASSED
0 violations
APR 5
2023
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Obstructed hand wash sinks in prep area, found pitchers, spoons stored in hand sink basin at café prep area, boxes stored in front main kitchen hand wash sink. instructed manager to keep all hand wash sinks accessible at all times during operation. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Several prep coolers missing thermometer, instructed to mount in warmest part of cooler.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inadequate insects control. Found about 10 live cockroaches under prep table next to salad station. Instructed to eliminate cockroaches activity, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(A)

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

Meat slicer not clean behind blade housing, food debris noted. Instructed to clean and sanitize slicer properly after usage.

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

No test strips for chlorine sanitizer at bar 3-comp sink, Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Heavy dust build-up noted on ceiling vent above salad station, Instructed to clean and maintain.

JAN 18
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Missing thermometer in several coolers, instructed to install.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Spray bottle and bulk food containers not labeled properly, instructed to label.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Utensils in-use stored in standing water room temp, instructed to keep in a dry clean container.

OCT 26
2021
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 22
2021
FAILED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/14/21 REPORT #2534762: VIOLATION #25 (3-603.11) OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU; CONSUMER ADVISORY IS MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND ASTERISK LINKING ADVISORY TO RAW/UNDERCOOKED ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 14
2021
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE FRONT BAR HANDWASHING SINK AND AT THE REAR COOKS LINE HANDWASHING SINK. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE CONTINENTAL REACH IN COOLER AND IN THE PASTA PREP COOLER. RAW CHICKEN, COOKED PASTA, RICOTTA CHEESE, COOKED RISOTTO, VODKA SAUCE, MEAT SAUCE, AND GROUND BEEF FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44F TO 57F IN THE PASTA PREP COOLER. TIRAMISU, CHEESECAKE, AND A CREAM CAKE FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50F TO 55F IN THE CONTINENTAL REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED EGGS, COOKED SAUSAGES, AND PREPPED BREAKFAST BURRITOS CONTAINING COOKED EGG) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE A DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU; CONSUMER ADVISORY IS MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND ASTERISK LINKING ADVISORY TO RAW/UNDERCOOKED ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE REACH IN CONTINENTAL COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 50F. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE PASTA PREP COOLER AT THE COOKS LINE TO BE IMPROPER, WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 44F AND 48F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COOLERS TAGGED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE, ON BOXES OF POTATOES, ON THE ICE MACHINE, AND ON CLEAN DISHES IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE MOP SINK AND ON EQUIPMENT NEXT TO THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS ABOVE OPEN FOOD LOCATED NEXT TO THE CONTINENTAL REACH IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 5/11/2021 REPORT 2509545 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #56 (6-303.11) FOUND 4 BURNED OUT LIGHTBULBS IN VENTILATION HOODS. MUST REPLACE. VIOLATION #55 (6-501.12) FOUND ACCUMULATIONS OF DUST, DIRT, AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

MAY 11
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN PIZZA PREP COOLER: CUT TOMATOES AT 48.3 F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 48.0 F, SLICED BEEF AT 48.5 F, AND HAM AT 48.0 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

FOUND ICE SCOOP BEING STORED IN DUSTY CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE ICE SCOOP WHERE IT IS NOT EXPOSED TO DUST OR OTHER SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

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

FOUND DRAWER ON PIZZA PREP COOLER MISSING HANDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL/REPAIR HANDLE ON COOLER.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON RACKS INSIDE 1-DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN STANS DONUTS FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND ACCUMULATIONS OF DUST, DIRT, AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND 4 BURNED OUT LIGHTBULBS IN VENTILATION HOODS. MUST REPLACE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO VERIFIABLE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

AUG 18
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

disposable clean cups used as a scoop for food preparation, instructed to use proper scoops.

JAN 14
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

JAN 7
2020
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSTRUCTED HAND WASH SINK IN STAN COFFEE STATION AREA, FOUND FOOD UTENSILS( WHISK, PLATES..) STORED IN HAND SINK BASIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE HAND WASH SINK FOR OTHER THAN HANDS WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND A LARGE BEEF ROAST( 15 LBS ) THAT WAS COOKED ON SITE A DAY BEFORE STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AT 50.2F INSTRUCTED MANGER TO COOL DOWN FOOD ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE TIME FRAME AND HOLD AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $50.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

COOKED FOOD COVERED TIGHTLY IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER LOOSELY TO FACILITATE FASTER COOLING.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED( SUGAR, SALT...) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND 8 LIVE COCKROACHES IN DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

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

ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN INSIDE, TETHERED WITH A STRING, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HOLDER CLEAN AND EASY TO REMOVE AND

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

PREP COOLERS INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS UNDER MAIN COOK LINE NOT CLEAN, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

JAN 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE ALL AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE AND UNDER THE FRYER CABINETS. MUST REMOVE EXCESS GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST/DIRT BUILDUP ON THE FOLLOWING CONDENSERS: WALK IN COOLER, STAN'S DONUTS FRONT COOLERS, AND BEVERAGE COOLERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK FROM THE FAUCET AND THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 15
2019
FAILED
11 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA HANDLE THE SOILED UTENSILS, LOAD THEM INTO THE DISH MACHINE, THEN PROCEED TO HANDLE CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT HANDWASHING IN BETWEEN ACTIVITIES. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY INFORMING THE EMPLOYEE ABOUT WHEN TO WASH HANDS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION TO CLEAN UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE A HANDWASH SINK FOR THE BREAD/CHEESE PREP STATION IN THE DINING ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE CREATION AND DISPOSITION DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD IN BULK CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN WITHOUT IDENTIFYING LABELS. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED THREE LIVE ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE ALL AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE AND UNDER THE FRYER CABINETS. MUST REMOVE EXCESS GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST/DIRT BUILDUP ON THE FOLLOWING CONDENSERS: WALK IN COOLER, STAN'S DONUTS FRONT COOLERS, AND BEVERAGE COOLERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK FROM THE FAUCET AND THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA AND IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE CLOSET. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, ORGANIZE, CLEAN AREAS, AND STORE ALL ARTICLES/EQUIPMENT ON SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

JAN 9
2018
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD SURFACES PITTED WITH DARK STAINS ALSO OBSERVED REACH IN PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER AT 2ND FLOOR. MUST CLEAN COOLER CONDENSER.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREAS FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE DISHWASH AREA.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HANDWASH BOWL PIPE MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

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

FLOOR CLUTTERED IN FUSE BOX ROOM. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

MAY 22
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS, OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER ASSEMBLING SANDWICHES AND TOUCHING BREAD, DELI MEAT AND LETTUCE WITH BARE HAND, INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE EMPLOYEES USE GLOVES OR A UTENSILS WHEN DOING SO. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010 (A)

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

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( FLOUR ), INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT DUST COLLECTION.

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

GLASS BOTTLES WITH NARROW OPENING USED FOR WATER SERVICE, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE OR MUST WASH MANUALLY IN 3-COMP SINK WITH A LONG BRUSH.

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

DELI AND CHEESE SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE BLADE FRONT AND BACK PROPERLY. INSIDE OF DRAWER COOLERS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED.

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

A GLASS MIRROR ABOVE PIZZA STATION, INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD OR REMOVE. DUSTY VENT ABOVE FRONT KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

DUSTY FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING A HAIR NOT AND NO BEARD NET, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

OCT 31
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT: FOUND A PAN OF SAUSAGE LINKS AT 58.0F, CHEESE STUFFED CANOLI'S AT 57.5F, STUFFED OYSTERS AT 62.4F, DICED HAM AT 64.0F, SLICED TOMATO AT 63.3F AND SLICED SCALLIONS AT 57F. THE SWITCH ON THE TOP HALF OF THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT WAS FLIPPED TO OFF. AFTER TURNING ON THE SWITCH, COOLER MAINTAINED A TEMPERATURE OF 35F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $90. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC CIRAN WRAP HANGING FROM THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE GASKETS OF THE REACH-IN COOLERS ALONG THE FOOD LINE, DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND THE CONDENSER OF THE REACH-IN DESSERT COOLER THAT IS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS-- MAINTAIN.

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

THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO PROVIDE PROPER DRAINAGE TO AVOID FUTURE BACK-UPS.

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

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING VENTS OVER THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

JAN 26
2016
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND HOOD ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS AT HOT COOK LINE AND PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA AND REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AT REAR LASTANZIA ROOM. WALLS AND CEILING IN THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM MUST BE REPAIRED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED SOME BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA AND WOMENS 2ND FLOOR TOILET ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT WATER LINE FROM DISHMACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BAR AREA AND 1 URINAL IN THE 2ND FLOOR MENS TOILET ROOM NOT FUNCTIONING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

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

REMOVE CLUTTER AT BASEMENT STAIRS AND STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 19
2015
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 9
2015
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (11 SHELLED EGGS) IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AT COOK LINE WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 49.4F-49.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED EGGS. APPROX. WT. 1LB AND APPROX. $2.90 VALUE. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD/MAINTAIN COLD FOOD ITEMS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED 35 SMALL FLYING INSECTS RESTING ON WALL AND CORKBOARD OF HALL LEADING DOWN STAIRS TO BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

CLEAN FLOORS OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS AT HOT COOK LINE AND PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN WALL OF FOOD SPLASHES BEHIND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS IN ALL UNITS.

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

REMOVE CLUTTER AT BASEMENT STAIRS AND STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT, ORGANNIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 21
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FILL/SEAL OPENING AT WALL IN KITCHEN AND SEAL OPENINGS AT CEILING IN FRONT WHERE FIXTURES ARE TO BE PLACED.

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

DIPPER WELL FOR GELATO DISPLAY FREEZER NOT INSTALLED AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.

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

ALL CONTRUCTION MATERIALS EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER ON PREMISES TO BE REMOVED AND AREA ORGANNIZED AND MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT.

JAN 15
2015
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION AT PIZZA SITTING AREA. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

FILL/SEAL OPENING AT WALL IN KITCHEN AND SEAL OPENINGS AT CEILING IN FRONT WHERE FIXTURES ARE TO BE PLACED.

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

ALL CONTRUCTION MATERIALS EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER ON PREMISES TO BE REMOVED AND AREA ORGANNIZED AND MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT.

JAN 8
2015
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK BEHIND BAR AT FORNT. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION AT PIZZA SITTING AREA. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). 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

OPENINGS AT BOTTOM OF LACANTINA DOORS AT FRONT OF PREMISES NOT RODENT PROOF. MUST SEAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

FILL/SEAL OPENING AT WALL IN KITCHEN AND SEAL OPENINGS AT CEILING IN FRONT WHERE FIXTURES ARE TO BE PLACED.

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

ALL CONTRUCTION MATERIALS EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER ON PREMISES TO BE REMOVED AND AREA ORGANNIZED AND MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT.

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