SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MACELLO RISTORANTE.

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1235-1237 W LAKE ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 28, 2026 · passed

13 of 20 inspections passed, 2 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 14 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
13 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
75
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 28
2026
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

MULTI USE EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND INVERT DURING STORAGE

FEB 10
2025
PASSED
0 violations
APR 23
2024
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT THE BAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

APR 27
2023
PASSED
0 violations
APR 25
2023
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (TOMATO SAUCE, PASTA) WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED THE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITHOUT A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. MUST ADD "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS", OR "ITEMS COOKED TO ORDER" TO CURRENT MENU ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT KITCHEN DOOR. MUST SEAL GAP TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED AN INADEQUATE AMOUNT OF HOT WATER PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. OBSERVED HOT WATER AT 77-90F THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BETWEEN 100-120F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT ADJUSTED WATER TEMPERATURE AT TIME OF INSPECTION - HOT WATER OBSERVED IN KITCHEN AT 110F AT THE 3 COMP SINK AND 100F AT THE HANDWASH SINK. OBSERVED BAR HANDWASH SINKS AT 90F; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 100-120F AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

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JUN 13
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED MUSSELS COMMINGLED IN LARGE CONTAINER WITH DIFFERENT HARVEST DATES ON SHELLSTOCK TAGS. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS AT A COST OF $100.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT DUMP SINK AT BAR. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 15
2019
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED 3 FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA EATING AND DRINKING FROM CUPS WITHOUT LIDS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES TO EAT/DRINK AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIRNETS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN EFFECTIVE HAIR NETS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ROLLING CARTS LINED WITH FOIL.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

MINORPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BOXES, BUCKETS, ETC IN OUTSIDE REFUSE AREAS NEAR GARBAGE RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN SAID AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

SEP 20
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5.205.15(B) MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5.204.12 Backflow preventor not located on mop sink in rear, to be serviced and maintained. Instructed to install on faucet.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT HOT PREP AREA, PIZZA PREP, UNDER DISH MACHINE, AND FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

OCT 20
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED INTERNAL AREA OF MICROWAVE, IN FRONT SALAD STATION AND REAR PREP STATION, WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISH MACHINE, WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, ON HOOD FILTERS DIRECTLY ABOVE COOK LINE STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN, AT EXPOSED HAND SINK, LOCATED AT FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE, ON UTILITY SINK FAUCET, NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR OF OPERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

JUL 26
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED AT BASE OF WALL AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME AND MAINTAIN.

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

DISHMACHINE FLOOR DRAIN NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

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

BLACK CEILING IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO HAVE CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS FINISHED WITH A LIGHT COLOR.

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

PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND PREP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

DEC 4
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

FOUND SHELL FISH( CLAMS AND MUSSELS) IN METAL CONTAINERS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA OUT OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND WITHOUT TAGS. ALL SHELLFISH MUST BE KEPT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH TAGS ATTACHED UNTIL SOLD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B)

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

CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT ON COOK LINE IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA, AND THE EXTERIOR SURFACES ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE DISH MACHINE(INCLUDING ALL ATTACHED PIPES)CLOSE TO THE WALL, AND DUST BUILD-UP ON COILS AND FAN GAURDS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS WHERE DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS ARE PRESENT.

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

CLEAN AND REPAIR WALL AND WALL COVE BEHIND DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

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

ALL EMPLOYEES, REGARDLESS OF TITLE, THAT HANDLE OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS

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

ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINERS WITH LIDS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

SEP 15
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

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

CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR DISH WASHING AND ALL FOOD PREP AREAS(FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILD-UP PRESENT). ALSO INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL FLOORS DRY, PUDDLES OF WATER NOTICED.

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

CLEAN WALLS IN REAR SECTIONS OF OPERATION, AND SEAL LARGE OPENINGS IN BRICK WALLS IN DINING AREA WHERE PRESENT.

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

MUST STORE ALL ARTICLES IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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

ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HANDLE OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

SEP 1
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALChemical Safety
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

FOUND MUSSELS AND CLAMS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND TAGS. ALL SHELLFISH MUST BE KEPT IN THE CONTAINERS IN WHICH THEY WERE ORIGINALLY PACKED, UNTIL SOLD. 6 LB VALUED AT $23 DOLLARS DISCARDED. CRITICA.L VIOLATION 7-38-005(B2)

CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REFRIGERATED DISPLAY CASE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA FOUND WITH AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46F, AND REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA FOUND WITH AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45.6F(MASSIVE ICE BUILD-UP FOUND INSIDE THIS UNIT). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH UNITS SERVICED AND TO REMOVE ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

CURED BEEF-47.7F, CURED HAM-48.2F, CURED TURKEY-47.7F, SAUSAGE-47.6F, MEAT SAUCE FOR PASTA -46.6F, INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (29 LB VALUED AT $270)FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, THESE PRODUCTS MUST BE STORED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW UNTIL SOLD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING IN FINAL RINSE CYCLE, NO RESIDUAL FOUND ON EQUIPMENT AFTER CYCLE COMPLETED. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED(CAN MANUALLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

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

CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR DISH WASHING AND ALL FOOD PREP AREAS(FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILD-UP PRESENT). ALSO INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL FLOORS DRY, PUDDLES OF WATER NOTICED.

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

CLEAN WALLS IN REAR SECTIONS OF OPERATION, AND SEAL LARGE OPENINGS IN BRICK WALLS 9N DINING AREA WHERE PRESENT.

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

MUST STORE ALL ARTICLES IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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

ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HANDLE OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

SEP 16
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

THE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING MULTI-USE ITEMS DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. NO SANITIZING SOLUTION REGISTERING AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE GLASSWARE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR TO ALLOW FOR THE PROPER SANITIZING OF MULTI-USE ITEMS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

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

MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS. (STORE UPSIDE DOWN)

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

MUST PROVIDE A CLEAR SEPARATION (BARRIER)ALONG BOTH SIDES OF THE PIZZA PREP STATION. MUST SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR CONSUMABLE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.

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

MUST INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL HAND SINK THAT IS READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE PIZZA PREP STATION. MUST REPAIR HEAVY LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET.

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

MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM INTERIOR OF THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER INSPECTION. MUST REMOVE DIRTY GLASS RACK BEING STORED IN FRONT OF THE MOP SINK TO ALLOW FOR INSPECTION.

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

MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.

APR 10
2013
PASSED
0 violations
APR 9
2013
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES WHICH IS REQUIRED BY CITY CODE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030.

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

FOUND ICE TWO BINS WITHOUT LID BEHIND BAR. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

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

NOTED WALL BEHIND DISHWASHER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR COVING ALONG WALL.

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

NOTED DUST BUILD UP ON VENT COVERS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED EMPLOYEE'S (COOKS) NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AND WEAR AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING AND COOKING FOOD.

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

NOTED ICE SCOOP IN ICE BIN. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A HOLDER.

MAY 8
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN GRILL AT KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT BAR AND AT REAR KITCHEN AREA.

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

MUST ADJUST HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLES AT LADIE'S AND MEN'S BATHROOMS.

OCT 21
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE REAR KITCHEN SHELVES ARE COVERED WITH CARD BOARD, REMOVE UNSANITARY CARD BOARD.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOORS UNDER THE PIZZA PREPARATION AREA COOLER HAVE FOOD DEBRIS WHICH NEEDS TO BE CLEANED, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

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

THE COOK IS NOT WEARING ANY HAIR RESRAINT WHILE PERPARING FOOD. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

APR 11
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE BASEBOARD AT THE SIDE KITCHEN DOOR HAS A GAP THAT NEEDS TO BE SEALED.

MINORSanitation
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. CLEAN THE SOOTY BUILDUP OFF OF THE WOOD BURNING PIZZA OVEN OPENING.

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

THERE IS A SMALL LEAK UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK, REPAIR THE LEAK.

JUN 11
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Wash, rinse and sanitize the can opener and knife holder.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Wash, rinse and sanitize the ice machine to remove buildup on the interior lip.

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

Install a dipping well for gelato service. Repair the laerking 3-compartment sink faucet.

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