Chicago
66
YOUR CALL

Lady Gregory'S

5254-5260 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640 · Uptown · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
66/100

Passed most recently but 5 prior failures on record

Inspections
23
14 passed
Last Inspected
2025-05-20
Pass Rate
61%
5 failures
Score
66/100
YOUR CALL
7 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-05-20
Failed 5 inspections (2020, 2017, 2017...)
Sanitation issues found across 65 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 11 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 65×
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Food Temperature critical 11×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Other serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training minor
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Food Storage & Handling serious
Chemical Safety critical
2025-05-20 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR BASEMENT AREA AND CORNER BAR AREA MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED SIGNIFICANT BUILD UP OF DEAD INSECTS (ANTS, GNATS, FLIES) IN THE REAR CORNER OF THE LIQUOR DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD OR TRAPPED PESTS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP AND DECOMPOSITION OF DEAD INSEC...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BULK BIN IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH DRIED GREASE AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

2024-07-05 Pass Complaint
1
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS, FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT, AND LINENS STORED ON SHELVES LOCATED DIRECTLY BELOW WASTEWATER LINES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA CONNECTED TO THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL STORAGE FROM DIRECTLY BELO...

2024-03-11 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN THE BAR AREA AND INSIDE WOMEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND THE BAR AND SHELVES IN SERVICE STATION BY THE DISHMACHINE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH SOME LITTER ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE BASEMENT FRONT OF THE HOUSE STORAGE ROOM (BY THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM)

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE BASEMENT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

2023-02-16 Pass Canvass
5
minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLING UNITS.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS NEAR THE TWO-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH FOOD NAMES ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP TABLES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNER...

2022-01-25 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

PREP AREA CHEESE REACH-IN COOLER (UNDER FLAT TOP) RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED/MISSING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BAR SINKS HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES WITH FOOD/GRIME BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD-UP ON PREP AREA AND DISH MACHINE AREA FLOOR AND ALONG WITH CORNERS AT SAME. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH MACHINE AREA ALSO MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

PREP AREA MISSING ONE CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE REACH-IN COOLER #3. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT COVER/PROTECTIVE BARRIER FOR SAID CEILING LIGHT BULBS.

2021-03-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 20
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM WITH BARE HANDS HANDLING DIRTY POTS, UTENSILS, AND PUT THEM THRU THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. LEFT THE AREA WENT TO DISHROOM HANDLED OTHER ITEMS, BROOM, FAUCET AND RE-ORGANIZE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. RETURNED TO DISH...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT WEST PREP AREA. SOAP PROVIDED AFTER MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT BAR(NORTH AREA) AT FIRST FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. AFTER MY REQUEST PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT SAID SINK BY THE MANAGER PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C).CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASHING SIGN MUST BE PROVIDED AND EACH HANDWASHING SINK, THROUGHOUT

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR HAMBURGERS, STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,

minor Food Temperature

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FROZEN BLUEWATER BOTTLES TO USE FOR COOLING PROCESS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINERS WITH LIDS INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER. DO NOT STORE SAID BOTTLE ON TOP DIRTY SHELVES. BOTTLES MUST BE PROTECTED TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE, OR PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED ICE SCOOP CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

SOME UTENSILS: RUBBER SPATULAS HANGING IN PREP AREA ARE CHIPPED, MISSING PARTS AND BURNED/ MELTED HANDLES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID UTENSILS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS INCLUDED INSIDE THE COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS AT TRAY LINE PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

minor Sanitation

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

PLASTIC LIDS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ARE BROKEN/CRACKED. MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED DIRTY BROKEN ALUMINUM FOIL WRAPPED AROUND PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL. REMOVE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. SURFACE MUST BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE TWO DOOR FREEZERS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT EAST ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

WATER PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

LIDS IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S AND GENDER NEUTRAL WASHROOMS AT FIRST FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM IN THE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE RECEPTACLE AND LID

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DETAIL CLEANING FLOOR BEHIND BAR AREA, SPECIALLY CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALL. REMOVE DEBRIS, BROKEN GLASSES ETC. BLACK SUBSTANCE ON METAL CEILING SHEETS INSIDE THE BEER WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD WITH EXCESS DEBRIS ABOVE JUICE BOXES IN STORAGE AREA IN THE KITCHEN BEHIND WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITH CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2020-03-04 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

2020-02-26 Fail Complaint
3
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS.ALSO, TUNA SOLD UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER ...

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST DEVICES FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITTAION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

2019-01-11 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
3
serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.18 NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATI...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DOOR TO EMPLOYEE WASHROOM UNCLEAN AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.CLEAN AND PAINT TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.

2018-12-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

2-301.14 NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN NOT WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER CHANGING GLOVES. ALSO NOTED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES WENT TO THE WALK IN COOLER OPENED THE DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND BACK TO THE P...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.18 NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY...

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12 CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15(B) NOTED SLOW DRAIN INSIDE THE WOMENS AND MENS BATHROOMS ON THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17(A) NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA BY THE DISHWASHING AREA AND AT THE FRONT BAR OF THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11 NOTED NO PROPER WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2017-09-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

BLACKENED MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE CAULKING.

2017-09-01 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
5
serious Sanitation

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

FOODS (ICE) FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE AND ICE CONTACT SURFACES WITH A BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS, REMOVE AL...

minor Sanitation

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

COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL DRY FOODS IN THE KITCHEN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. FLOORS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING ON THE OFFICE SIDE OF THE BASEMENT FOUND DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

BLACKENED MOLDY WALL AND CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE CAULKING. MISSING CEILING FAN COVER ABOVE THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

2017-08-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. SALAD COOLER FOUND AT 53.6F WITH CHOPPED EGGS AT 48F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

critical Food Temperature

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

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED SALAD COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CHEESE AT 48.2F AND AT 52.5F, CHOPPED TOMATO AT 44.2F, CHOPPED EGGS AT 48F. ALSO OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN WINGS STORED IN TWO DEEP, LARG...

critical Food Temperature

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

IODINE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AT THE BAR NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING SANITIZER. OBSERVED 0PPM IODINE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WHILE GLASSWARE WAS BEING WASHED. SERVICE REPAIRMAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND REPAIRED MACHINE DURING THE INSPECTION TO SANITIZE TO 25P...

serious Sanitation

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

FOODS (ICE) FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE AND ICE CONTACT SURFACES WITH A BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS, REMOVE AL...

minor Sanitation

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

COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL DRY FOODS IN THE KITCHEN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. FLOORS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING ON THE OFFICE SIDE OF THE BASEMENT FOUND DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

BLACKENED MOLDY WALL AND CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE CAULKING. MISSING CEILING FAN COVER ABOVE THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

2016-12-21 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOOD OF THE DOOR AND SHELVE OF THE LIQUOR ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOOD AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

HOOD OF THE DISH MACHINE WITH ACCUMULLATED DUST. MUST REMOVE DUST,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

VENTILATION OF BOTH WASHROOMS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2016-09-15 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE MOP SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. BREAD FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE ONE OF THE ICE MAKER IN FRONT OF THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL,REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATED ON THE WHEELS OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER, UNDER AND BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER AND INSIDE THE COFFEE TEA ROOM IN THE BASEMENT,ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND INSIDE THE LIQUOR ROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

SEAL GAP AROUND THE PIPE IN THE SODA STORAGE IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

2015-10-06 Pass Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A BOWL USED TO DISPENSE BEATS IN THE CONTAINER ON THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP TO DISPENSE FOOD ITEMS AND TO STORE THE SCOOP WITH THE HANDLE UP OUT OF THE FOOD IN BETWEEN USE TO AVOID INDIRECT HAND CONTACT WITH FO...

minor Food Temperature

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

REPLACE ALL 3 PITTED, PERMANENTLY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON THE FOOD LINE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR KITCHEN NEAR THE BACK WALL TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL NEW LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

ACCUMULATION OF FOOD PARTICLES AND BUILDUP ON THE TOP OF A FRYER UNIT IN KITCHEN NOT CURRENTLY BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE FROM PREMISES IF EQUIPMENT IS NO LONGER BEING USED.

2015-02-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Food Storage & Handling

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

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE MULTIPLE ICE BOX'S AT THE FRONT BAR. THE ICE BOX'S CONTAINED NO LIDS AND ARE LOCATED DIRECTLY UNDER THE DRINK RAIL AND SODA NOZZLE WHERE DRINKS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED REGULARLY....

minor Food Temperature

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

INVERT CLEAN BOWLS AND PLATES STORED ON TOP SHELF ABOVE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT TO PROTECT DISHES DURING STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE DRYING RACKS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE GRIME, DEBRIS, ETC. AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

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

HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE HOOD VENT ABOVE THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISHROOM IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

2014-05-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISH ROOM NOT INTACT,INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

minor Sanitation

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

WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

minor Sanitation

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

STAINS AND DEBRIS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

WATER LEAKING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS BY THE WORKING STATION WITHOUT SANITIZING SOLUTION,INSTRUCTED WIPING CLOTHS MAY BE STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER AND KEPT BY THE WORKING STATIONS.

2014-04-29 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

NO SHELL FISH TAG PROVIDED WITH MUSSELS STORED INSIDE THE DRAWER COOLER IN KITCHEN,NOR SHELL FISH TAG KEPT ON PREMISES FOR 90 DAYS HAS REQUIRED. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED UNSOUND PRODUCTS.POUNDS 3, VALU#2.50. SHELL FISH AND TAG SHALL BE KEPT IN...

critical Sanitation

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON FLOOR IN DISH ROOM FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,STRONG FOUL ODOR AT THAT AREA.PLUMBER CALLED BY THE MANAGER,NOT ON PREMISES YET.INSTRUCTED TO USE DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE OF THE WASTE WAT...

serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-31-13, REPORT #1235903 #34-OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AND FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP BEHIND LARGE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT/ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS TH...

minor Sanitation

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

NO DRAIN LINE PROVIDED AT POP GUN DISPENSER AT BAR(SOUTH AREA)INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MUST DRAIN ON FLOOR DRAIN. NO ICE BIN LIDS PROVIDED AT NORTH BAR INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE AND BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISH ROOM NOT INTACT,INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

minor Sanitation

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

WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

minor Sanitation

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

STAINS AND DEBRIS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

WATER LEAKING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.FOUND WATER WITH LAYER OF FOAM INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINER AND ON TOP OF SOAP BUCKET UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING UNDER THE DISH MACHIN...

minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS BY THE WORKING STATION WITHOUT SANITIZING SOLUTION,INSTRUCTED WIPING CLOTHS MAY BE STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER AND KEPT BY THE WORKING STATIONS.

2013-07-31 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AND FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP BEHIND LARGE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT/ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN WALL.

minor Sanitation

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

LIQUOR ROOM CLUTTERED (FOLDED TABLE, CARD BOARD BOXES, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.

2012-06-26 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKETS.

minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME (MINERAL) BUILD UP INSIDE SMALL ICE MACHINE, FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS, DUST BUILD UP ON PREP COOLER CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND SHELF RACKS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE FLOOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AND INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN.

2011-06-01 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-05-26 Fail License-Task Force
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest 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, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.//REAR...

minor Sanitation

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.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN DISH WASHING MACHINE IN BASEMENT & EXPOSED HAND/EXPOSED HAND BOWL & 2C...

minor Sanitation

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.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO REMOVE CLUTTER OUT OF BASEMENT R...

minor Other

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas.//NO NO SMOKING SIGNS POSTED ON PREMISES .

100
Fat Cat
100
Masala Indian and Mediterranean Corp
71
Tesfa Ethiopian Cusine
59
Pho Citi & Sandwich
30
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