SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LOKAL CONTEMPORARY EUROPEAN.

BEAT. 41/100

2500 N ASHLAND AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 28, 2019 · passed with conditions

Failed 2 of 7 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
58
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Apr 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 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

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE 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 HAND SINK IN: -CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS IN BASEMENT -HAND SINK AT BAR AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN MIDDLE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN MIDDLE BAR AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO DETERMINE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH WHITE SUBSTANCE INSIDE, STORED IN: -DRY STORAGE -PREP AREA -BAR AREA WITHOUT NO LABELS/COMMON NAME. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ONCE FOODS ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND STORED IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED WOODEN COUNTER SURFACE ADJACENT TO HAND SINK AT BAR AREA CHIPPED, BROKEN AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED AND CRACKED CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT ABOVE BEER LINES. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SLIGHTLY LOOSE FAUCET FIXTURE, AT HAND SINK IN WOMANS RESTROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE COOK LINE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 27
2018
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABEL. MUST LLABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.

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

MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. MUST USE NON TOXIC PAINT. OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT BASE OF BASINS. SAND WELDING DOWN SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH OR EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. ICE BIN COVER NEEDED AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE 2-DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

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

STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON THE MIDDLE OF BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 20
2018
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/30/17 REPORT#2081322. 32 MUST DISCONTINUE THE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. REPAIR DOOR GASKET ON 3-DOOR PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA. REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER, BLACK GROOVES PRESENT. REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS ON 2-DOOR TRUE COOLER IN PREP AREA. DEFROST ALL DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT, EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL. 33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL AND STOVE IN PREP AREA. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM SODA NOZZLES AT FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 34 DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS OR DIRT FROM FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; STAFF TOILET ROOM, DRY STORAGE ROOM, SHOWER ROOM IN BASEMENT, AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 35 MUST CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT; STAFF TOILET ROOM; AND WALL VENT IN REAR DINING AREA. ALSO, REPAIR DAMAGED LOWER WALL IN WAIT/COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL. 36 MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 38 MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. REPAIR SLOW DRAIN IN HAND SINK IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL. 41 MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER (TOWELS, APRONS, ETC.)FROM STAIRCASE LEADING TO UPSTAIRS APARTMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABEL. MUST LLABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AND BOTTONM OF PREP TABLES. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. MUST USE NON TOXIC PAINT. OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT BASE OF BASINS. SAND WELDING DOWN SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH OR EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. ICE BIN COVER NEEDED AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE 2-DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

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

STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON THE MIDDLE OF BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF SHELVING IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

AUG 30
2017
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST DISCONTINUE THE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. REPAIR DOOR GASKET ON 3-DOOR PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA. REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER, BLACK GROOVES PRESENT. REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS ON 2-DOOR TRUE COOLER IN PREP AREA. DEFROST ALL DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT, EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL AND STOVE IN PREP AREA. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM SODA NOZZLES AT FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS OR DIRT FROM FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; STAFF TOILET ROOM, DRY STORAGE ROOM, SHOWER ROOM IN BASEMENT, AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT; STAFF TOILET ROOM; AND WALL VENT IN REAR DINING AREA. ALSO, REPAIR DAMAGED LOWER WALL IN WAIT/COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

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

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. REPAIR SLOW DRAIN IN HAND SINK IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

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

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER (TOWELS, APRONS, ETC.)FROM STAIRCASE LEADING TO UPSTAIRS APARTMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 7
2016
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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

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

Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA

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

Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD FOOD STORAGE SHELVES NEAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE & DAMAGED LID ON TOP SIDE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM TOP SHELF OF STOVE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT,RUST FROM INTERIOR OF BEER COOLERS IN BAR AREA,RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,GRILL TABLE,POTATO PEELER,FAUCET HANDLES AT BAR 3- COMP SINK AND HAND SINK BASIN

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER CHEST FREEZER AND STORAGE SHELF.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN BAR AREA

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE OUTSIDE OF EMPLOYEES CLOSET,HOLE IN WALL LEADING TO BASEMENT FROM DINING ROOM

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR BURNTOUT LIGHT AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER

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

Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE TOILET SEAT IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM,LEAKY GASKET AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE DRAIN LINE FROM HAND SINK BASIN IN BAR AREA TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND MOPSINK

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

Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT

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AUG 29
2016
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED ICE STORED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE BIN WITH BLACK PARTICLES MADE INTO ICE CHIPS AND A PINK AND BLACK SLIMY BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL AND DRIPPING DOWN ON TO ICE.MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.(SERIOUS 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. 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN PREP AREA AND BAR AREA.ALSO EVIDNCE OF APPX .15 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINS ON FLOOR NEAR MOTOR OF COOLER AND ON UNUSED EQUIPMENT SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT.FRONT DOOR APPX."1",1ST SOUTH SIDE APPX. "3/4" ALONG THE BOTTOM & LAST SOUTH SIDE DOOR APPX. "3/4" ALONG BOTTOM & CENTER.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/29/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

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

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

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

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA

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

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD FOOD STORAGE SHELVES NEAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE & DAMAGED LID ON TOP SIDE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM TOP SHELF OF STOVE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT,RUST FROM INTERIOR OF BEER COOLERS IN BAR AREA,RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,GRILL TABLE,POTATO PEELER,FAUCET HANDLES AT BAR 3- COMP SINK AND HAND SINK BASIN

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER CHEST FREEZER AND STORAGE SHELF.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN BAR AREA.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE OUTSIDE OF EMPLOYEES CLOSET,HOLE IN WALL LEADING TO BASEMENT FROM DINING ROOM.

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

MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR BURNTOUT LIGHT AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE TOILET SEAT IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM,LEAKY GASKET AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE DRAIN LINE FROM HAND SINK BASIN IN BAR AREA TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK.

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

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT

APR 15
2015
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT BASE OF BASINS. SAND WELDING DOWN SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH OR EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CABINETS AT EXITWAY OF KITCHEN INTO BACK DINING ROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CABINETS.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED WALL LEADING FROM BAR TO BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL. OBSERVED CEILING ABOVE METERS AT BASE OF STAIRS IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL AND CEILING WITHIN WALK IN COOLER WITH HOLES. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL AND CEILING WITHIN WALK IN COOLER.

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILDS NEEDED IN WALK IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILDS.

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

REPAIR OR REMOVE ALL UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT INCLUDING REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND REACH IN FREEZERS. REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND KEEP AREA CLUTTER FREE TO DETER INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.

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