MAC'S AMERICAN FOOD.
1801 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 9 of 26 inspections. 19 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 32025FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ARE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44-48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 5 POUNDS RAW BEEF, 2 POUNDS CHICKEN PATTIES, 2 POUNDS CHICKEN WINGS, AND 2.5 POUNDS PHILLY STEAK MEAT ($120) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2591462 DATED MARCH 21, 2024, INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO #47 REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED RACKS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 212024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
4-101.19 OBSERVED RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.
MAR 142024FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE WITH NO SANITIZER HOOKED UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE SANITIZER IS PROVIDED TO DISH MACHINE. THE MANAGER STATED THAT SANITIZER WAS ORDERED AND TO BE DELIVERED SOON. DISH MACHINE TAGGED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025; NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED SEVERAL INSECT CARCASSES IN WINE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE INSECT CARCASSES FROM FACILITY.
OBSERVED RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IN ONE COMPARTMENT, ANOTHER COMPARTMENT FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP IN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
APR 132023PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS SANDWICHES WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FOLLOWING ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
6-501.12 OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME ON REAR WALL AND CONDENSER OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT USED TO STORE KEGS OF BEER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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APR 62023PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA: CHICKEN BREASTS AT 49.6F, CHICKEN WINGS AT 48.7F, AND HAMBURGERS AT 49.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 27 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $190. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 2-DOOR PREP COOLER CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND HAMBURGERS MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 49.8F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FOLLOWING ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME ON REAR WALL AND CONDENSER OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT USED TO STORE KEGS OF BEER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
APR 12022FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 152020PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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OCT 82020FAILED2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND AROUND 40 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASE IN 3 CORNERS OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM, RODENTS DROPPINGS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 12019PASS W/ CONDITIONS15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
HE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMAINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET BASE AND MAINTAIN
UNABLE TO LOCATED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED I BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES TO HAVE GREASE DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVED CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
OCT 242019FAILED16 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATON. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMAINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON BOTTLES OF LIQUOR AND WALL BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET BASE AND MAINTAIN.
UNABLE TO LOCATED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED I BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVED CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES TO HAVE GREASE DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
APR 62018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOTED THE DEEP FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND/OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE FRONT BAR AREA DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE FRONT DINING AREA BEHIND THE BAR. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER.
APR 212017PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: OBSERVED CONDENSATION LEAKING FROM UNDER THE CONDENSER UNIT ONTO OPEN FOOD ITEMS STORED BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED CONTAMINATED FOOD ITEMS AND RELOCATED ANY FOOD ITEMS IN CLOSE PROXEMITY. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE FOOD ITEMS ON THE BACK SHELF UNDER THE LEAKING CONDENSER UNTIL THE COOLER IS REPAIRED AND NO LONGER LEAKING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
THE INTERIOR PANEL ON THE DOOR TO THE DEEP FREEZER HAS BEEN COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX DEEP FREEZER AND DEFROST TO REMOVE HEAVY FROST BUILDUP FROM THE INTERIOR WALLS OF THE DEEP FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.
MUST PROVIDE A HANDLE FOR THE TOP OF THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT THAT HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE LID.
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE CLEAN POT AND PAN STORAGE RACK ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
THE CONDENSATION IS LEAKING FROM THE CONDENSER INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A REPAIRMAN TO PREVENT COOLER FROM LEAKING AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SODA GUN NOZZLES TO REMOVE RED/PINK BUILDUP AND DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA GUN HOLSTERS TO REMOVE BROWN BUILDUP.
INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
AUG 302016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
KITCHEN CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN FIRST KITCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY
EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS IN BASEMENT AREA NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO.
NO ADEQUATE THERMOMETERS IN SOME COOLERS, AND NOT CONSPICUOUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
AUG 262016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-19-2016,REPORT #1950643. #29- CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 1454146, REPORT #08/28/2015, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 38- MENS AND LADIES ROOM IN NEED OF VENTILATION. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-42-090
KITCHEN CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN FIRST KITCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY
EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS IN BASEMENT AREA NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO.
NO ADEQUATE THERMOMETERS IN SOME COOLERS, AND NOT CONSPICUOUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
AUG 192016FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PAPER TOWELS AT BAR, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 1454146, REPORT #08/28/2015, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 34 FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 38 MENS AND LADIES ROOM IN NEED OF VENTILATION. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 41 ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN NEED OF ORGANIZING AND OR REMOVAL. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 45 NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
NO LIDS TO ICE BIN BEHIND BAR AREA AND RUSTY WIRE SHELVES WALK-IN COOLER BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN,
DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,
KITCHEN CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN FIRST KITCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS IN BASEMENT AREA NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,
NO ADEQUATE THERMOMETERS IN SOME COOLERS, AND NOT CONSPICUOUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
AUG 282015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF REPAIR. TOP OF REACH IN FREEZER IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MUST BE KEPT FREE FROM STANDING WATER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MENS AND LADIES ROOM IN NEED OF VENTILATION. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN NEED OF ORGANIZING AND OR REMOVAL. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
AUG 82014PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
NO ORIGINAL FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A CITATION ISSUED.
REPAIR LOOSE GASKET ON PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE MOLD INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS.
AUG 12014FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED RED, GREEN, AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING INTO ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 20-30 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR WATER HEATER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A CITATION ISSUED.
REPAIR LOOSE GASKET ON PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE MOLD INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SODA DISPENSER UNIT(SPILLS), ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
REPAIR CEILING ABOVE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT(WATER DAMAGE). SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT UTENSIL STORAGE AREAS.
INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS.
OCT 112013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK/ INVERT DISHES ON SHELF IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT ALONG WALL UNDER STORAGE RACKS AND AT CORNERS.
MAY 302012PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER HAS ICE BUILDUP. CLEAN ALL THE SHELVES IN THE DRY GOODS STORE ROOM HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP.
SEAL ALL HOLES IN THE STORAGE ROOM SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
AUG 62010PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED AS REQUIRED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP NOT INSTALLED,FOUND RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS,REPLACE WORNED OUT CUTTING BOARDS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS COOLERS,DEEP FRYERS,MANUAL CAN OPENERS,BAR SINKS,SHELVING,FAN COVERS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,BAR LINES ALONG HANDSINK AT BAR,CABINETS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEEANING.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING ESPECIALLY IN STORAGE ROOMS,BAR AREAS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS/CEILINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS IN REAR BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN NOT SHIELDED.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETRS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
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