SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LINCOLN PARK STADIUM BAR AND GRILL.

BEAT. 26/100

2423 N CLARK ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 11, 2019 · passed with conditions

Failed 5 of 14 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
99
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jan 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 11
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED LOCATED AT EAST END OF COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALLED HAND SINK IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS WITH PRODUCTION/PREP DATE NOT PROPER DATE MARKING, TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. MARINATED COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED POTATOES, PAR COOKED SAUSAGE, ETC. STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED PRE SET GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT AND CUTLERY STORED ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AREA NOT COVERED PROTECTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE GLASS WARE ITEMS ON TABLES INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN AND TO STORE FLATWARE IN DINNER LINENS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SLIGHT DUST AND CALCIUM BUILD UP IN UPPER CHAMBER AREA OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED. MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL TIMES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR AND COFFEE MAKER AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MAKER AT BAR. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF SANITARY ITEMS IN EMPLOYEES/CUSTOMER SHARED RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF SANITARY ITEMS IN SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN AND LOOSE DOOR PANEL ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED NO PROTECTIVE SHIELDING/COVERING FOR LIGHT BULBS IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET AND LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SHIELDING/COVERING FOR LIGHT BULBS IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET AND LIQUOR ROOM. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET AND LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET AND LIQUOR ROOM. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 28
2018
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST LABEL ITEM SWITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA ALSO NOTED DIRT ON THE BOTTOM SURFACES OF BEER COOLERS IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES INSIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN PRIVATE DINING AREA/BAR. MUST INSTALLED A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT 1DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR OF PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUN 21
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED TIN FOIL LINER AT SIDE OF OVEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE TIN FOIL LINER AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.

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

NOTED INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRTER CABINETS.

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

NOTED BROWN STAIN ON FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SPOT FROM FLOOR.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.

OCT 5
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW ON SITE.MUST PROVIDE AND POST AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS ON 1-DOOR PREP COOLER

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM POTATO PEELER.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM,HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF TOILETROOMS,FURNANCE/MOP SINK AREA & MISSING WALL TILES.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AND VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA

SEP 26
2016
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 47.1F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE . A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRD FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER SUCH AS 3LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 51.4F,10LBS. SLICED HAM 54.4F,4LBS. COOKED PORK 48.5F,5LBS. COOKED CHICKEN BREAST 46.4F,2LBS. STEAK 49.2F,1LB. CHIROZO 48.9F,3LBS. RAW GROUND BEEF 47.5F,.5LBS. HAMBURGERS 50.7F,5.0Z-COOKED ONIONS 45.5F,.5 OZ. -COLE SLAW 44.5F,5.0Z.-COOKED MUSHROOMS 45.6F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.29LBS.$189/(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

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. 200 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING INSIDE OF FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR PREP AREA AND BAR AREA,ON & INSIDE OF A SOILED DAMAGED SODA BOXES STORED UNDER ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA,POTATOE PEELER,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BAR AREA,DINING AREA,HALLWAY IN REAR STORAGE AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET,MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI IN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/26/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AT THIS TIME SUCH AS (MARINARA SAUCE,CHICKEN BREAST,PORK,SLICED HAM,STEAK).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.PROVIDE AND POST CERTIFICATE.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

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

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

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

MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,LEGS OF GRILL TABLE,MEAT SLICER,DISH RACKS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,COMPRESSOR UNIT.FAN GUARD COVERS.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI ALONG WALL BASES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER ICE BINS AND 3- COMP AND HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD ,LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM,HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF TOILETROOMS,FURNANCE/MOP SINK AREA & MISSING WALL TILES.MUST CLEAN DUST BUIDL UP ON CEILING TILES AND VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA

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FEB 25
2016
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 24
2016
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL REACH IN AND BEER COOLERS,FANGUARDS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT IN BEER/VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER AND SHELVING UNITS,POTATOE PEELER,INTERIOR OF OVEN,,FRYERS,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,MEAT SLICER,DISH RACKS,INTERIOR BASINS OF BAR HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK

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

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRT,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BAR AREA & WALK IN COOLER,FLOOR MATS,FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN BAR AREA NEAR ICE BIN.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,DIRT FROM VENTS IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST SEAL HOLE IN UPPER WALL IN MEN'S TOILETROOM BEHIND DOOR,SOUND ROOM DOOR HAS A HOLE.MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE,REAR HALL WAY,HOT WATER TANK ROOM.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND THROUGHOUT REAR OF PREMIES.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS .

FEB 23
2016
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments:PREVIOUS CRITICAL VIOLATION STILL NOT CORRECTED. OBSERVED HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED LEAKING PIPES AND WATER IS FILLING UP IN HAND SINK BASIN AND DRAINING VERY SLOW NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS BEFORE OVER FLOWING.MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AND LEAKY PIPE AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON DAIRY REACH IN COOLER

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL PREP TABLES,ALL REACH IN AND BEER COOLERS,FANGUARDS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT IN BEER/VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER,ROLLING CARTS,EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,POTATOE PEELER,INTERIOR OF OVEN,GRILL TABLES,FRYERS,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,MEAT SLICER,DISH RACKS,INTERIOR BASINS OF BAR HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK.

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

Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRT,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BAR AREA & WALK IN COOLER,FLOOR MATS,FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN BAR AREA NEAR ICE BIN.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREPAND BAR AREA,DIRT FROM VENTS IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST SEAL HOLE IN UPPER WALL IN MEN'S TOILETROOM BEHIND DOOR,SOUND ROOM DOOR HAS A HOLE.MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE,REAR HALL WAY,HOT WATER TANK ROOM.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND THROUGHOUT REAR OF PREMIES.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS AND STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION

FEB 19
2016
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLER.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING COOKED & RAW FOOD AND MULTIUSE UTENSILS,DIRTY DISHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010B)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK WHEN I WENT TO WASH HANDS,WATER HAS BEEN SHUT OFF FROM UNDERNEATH SINK DUE TO LEAKING PIPES AND WATER IS FILLING UP IN HAND SINK BASIN AND DRAINING VERY SLOW NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS BEFORE OVER FLOWING.MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AND LEAKY PIPE AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN ADJACENT BAR PREP AREA FOR HAND WASHING.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

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

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE TO VIEW .MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND MAINTAIN.(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 HAZADOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME SUCH AS (CHILI,MEATBALLS,RIB TIPS,HAM,ETC.)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

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

MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON DAIRY REACH IN COOLER.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL PREP TABLES,ALL REACH IN AND BEER COOLERS,FANGUARDS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT IN BEER/VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER,ROLLING CARTS,EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,POTATO PEELER,INTERIOR OF OVEN,GRILL TABLES,FRYERS,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,MEAT SLICER,DISH RACKS,INTERIOR BASINS OF BAR HAND SINK & 3- COMP SINK.

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

MUST CLEAN DIRT,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BAR AREA & WALK IN COOLER,FLOOR MATS,FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN BAR AREA NEAR ICE BIN.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS,DIRT FROM VENTS IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST SEAL HOLE IN UPPER WALL IN MEN'S TOILETROOM BEHIND DOOR,SOUNDROOM DOOR HAS A HOLE.MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ,REAR HALLWAY,HOT WATER TANK ROOM.

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

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR HALL WAY AND FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA ,HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND THROUGHOUT REAR PREMISES

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

MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS AND STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

NOV 19
2015
PASSED
10 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATORS WITHIN KITCHEN. REPLACE ALL TORM GASKETS

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

OBSERVED MOP ROOM AREA UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP ROOM AND MOP SINK.

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN BEER COOLERS BEHIND BAR UNCLEAN IN BOTTOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN BEER COOLERS. OBSERVED GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATORS BEHIND COOKING LINE UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS. OBSERVED FANS WTIHIN WALK IN BEER COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS NEED TO BE CLEANED. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MOP ROOM FLOOR UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP ROOM FLOOR. OBSERVED FLOOR OF DRY STORAGE UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED CEILING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING.

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

OBSERVED LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH AREA. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ALL MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG AFTER USE TO DETER FRUIT FLY ACTIVIETY.

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

OBSERVED STACKED UP BEER, GLASSES AND PROMOTIONAL ITEMS STORED IN FRONT ON PIZZA OVER. AREA MUST BE DECLUTTERED AND MAINTAINED AS A FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT A STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED BROKEN CHAIRS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR NEAR ICE MACHINE. ALL UNUSABLE ITEMS AND BROKEN ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. ALL AREAS NEED TO BE KEPT CLEAR F OR PEST CONTROL TO HAVE ACCESS.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED

AUG 25
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL ALL READY TO EAT COOKED FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GAURD BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER(WITH GREASE BUILD UP). INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE THE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELVE LINER IN THE DRY STORAGR SHELVE.

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN AND FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE,UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOLER AND ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

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

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD. MUST REPLACE.

AUG 28
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

BADLY STAINED/DIRTY DISH RACKS. MUST REPLACE.

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

FLOOR OF DRY FOOD STORAGE WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEANAND MAINTAIN.

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

AUTOMATIC WASHBOWL IN WOMANS WASHROOM (RIGHT SIDE) NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR AND INSTRUCTED TO USE LEFT WASH BOWL.

AUG 26
2013
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT 52F WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BEEF AT 55F AND COOKED HAM AT 55.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED AT 312-746-5426 FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

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

THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKED BEEF AT 55F, COOKED HAM AT 55.2F, FISH AT 46.7F, RAW BEEF AT 55.2F. ALSO NOTED RAW EGG IN PAN ON TOP OF ICE ON PREP TABLE AT 64F. COOKED CHILI IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 123.2F. INSTRUCTED ALL COD FOODS MUST BE HELD PROPERLY AT 40F OR BELOW, ALL COOKED FOOD MUST BE RE-HEATED TO 165F ON STOVE TOP, THEN HELD ON AT 140F OR ABOVE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES TOTAL AMOUNT OF FOODS IN POUNDS TO BE 39LBS AT APPROXIMATELY $165.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

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

INTERIOR ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WITH SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO ICE BIN OF READY TO EAT ICE. ICE DISCARDED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED, SANITIZED AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A).

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES OR CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

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

NOZZLE OF DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. UNABLE TO FILL ALL COMPARTMENTS TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. ALSO EXCESSIVE LEAK UNDER SAME SINK. MUST REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO USE DISH MACHINE FOR ALL WASHING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED. MUST POST.

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

BADLY STAINED/DIRTY DISH RACKS. MUST REPLACE.

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

FLOOR OF DRY FOOD STORAGE WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEANAND MAINTAIN.

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

MOLDY RUBBER WALL CAULKING AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.

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

AUTOMATIC WASHBOWL IN WOMANS WASHROOM (RIGHT SIDE) NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR AND INSTRUCTED TO USE LEFT WASH BOWL. MUST PROVIDE DRAINAGE WASTE WATER LINES FOR ALL BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS.

JAN 9
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO PAPER TOWELS AT ANY OF THE FOUR EXPOSED HAND SINKS ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION MADE ON 11-4-09. POSTED TODAYS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT.

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

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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. ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE OF BIN MUST CLEAN.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLAGE: IN WALK-IN COOLER, AT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN DISH MACHINE AREA FOR BOTH DRAINS. ALL STORED UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT, ETC. MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE IN REAR AREA NEXT TO ICE MACHINE AND IN UNUSED SHOWER ROOM. HOLE IN FLOOR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION NEXT TO TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST COVER/SEAL.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST NOT ATTACH RUBBER HOSE EXTENSION TO NOZZLE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ESTABLISHMENTS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED LICENSE ON 11-4-09 WAS APPROVED WITH AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ON COOKS LINE. THAT SINK HAS BEEN REMOVED. MUST REPLACE REMOVED SINK.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ALL ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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