MACY'S.
111 N STATE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 27 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 122026PASSED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
5-202.12 (B-D) : OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT LINE BURGER STATION & DISH MACHINE AREA,WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM LAST SINK ON LEFT SIDE IN POOR REPAIR USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS ADJACENT TO PREP AREA FOR HAND WASHING.
6-301.14 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME.(SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,ETC)
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT,COUNTER TOPS,PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES,FRYER CABINETS & WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLE,PREP & REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS.
5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK .
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS.
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE & GROUT AT KETTELS AND REAR CATERING STORAGE AREA MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES,DAMAGED WALL BASE NEAR SODA CADDY.CHIPPING PAINT ON CEILINGS IN CATERING STORAGE AREA.
: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS.
6-201.15 : OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON FLOOR IN DISH MACHINE AREA MUST REMOVE FOR FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BURGER STATION AREA.
6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BURGER STATION.
MAR 52026FAILED13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT LINE BURGER STATION & DISH MACHINE AREA,WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM LAST SINK ON LEFT SIDE IN POOR REPAIR USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS ADJACENT TO PREP AREA FOR HAND WASHING.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED IN ADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION OF ICE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK AND PINK SLIMY BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS & PANELS TOUCHING ICE.MUST DISCARD ICE ,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME.(SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,ETC)
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT,COUNTER TOPS,PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES,FRYER CABINETS & WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLE,PREP & REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK .
OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON FLOOR IN DISH MACHINE AREA MUST REMOVE FOR FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE & GROUT AT KETTELS AND REAR CATERING STORAGE AREA MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES,DAMAGED WALL BASE NEAR SODA CADDY.CHIPPING PAINT ON CEILINGS IN CATERING STORAGE AREA.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BURGER STATION AREA.
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BURGER STATION.
JAN 312024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NO THERMOMETER PROVIDED INSIDE OF THE CHICAGO GRILL WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED WET IN USE WIPING CLOTHS ON THE COUNTERS AND PREP TABLES IN ALL RESTAURANT STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED PLASTIC BOWLS AND TRAYS STORED FACING UP ON THE PREP COOLERS IN THE TACO AND GRILL STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLASTIC CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE CHICAGO GRILL STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS IN THE GRILL AND TACO STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 302023PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Weak hot water pressure at Chicago Grill kitchen hand wash sink, instructed to provide under city pressure.
Missing a splash guard for hand wash sink, next to prep table at Asian kitchen. instructed to install.
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MAY 102021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INACCURATE THERMOMETER FOR WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING ONES.
MOLDY CEILING NOTED AT CLEAN UTENSILS STOREAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MOLD AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
5-204.11 OBSERVED NO HANDSINK IN THE COOK/SERVICE LINE AT "SALAD'S" FOOD COURT STATION. THERE IS ONLY A 2-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HANDSINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-304.12 NOTED IMPROPER STORAGE OF ICE CREAM SCOOP IN A DRY CUP. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN DIPPING WELL ONCE REPAIRED.
4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO THE REACH IN COOLERS IN "FRONTERA" FOOD COURT STATION WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF FRONTERA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
4-601.11(C) NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKING WATER FROM THE FAUCET OF THE HANDSINK IN THE "TABO SUSHI & NOODLES" FOOD COURT STATION AND ONE OF THE WASHBOWL SINKS IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH SINKS.
5-205.15 OBSERVED NO WATER FLOW FOR DIPPING WELL LOCATED AT THE ICE CREAM STAND IN "7 AND UNDER BURGER" FOOD COURT STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND RESTORE WATER FOR PROPER STORAGE OF ICE CREAM SCOOPER.
6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING/DAMAGED CEILINGS TILE PANELS AND FLOOR TILES IN THE FOLLOWING FOOD COURT STATION AREAS: - SALAD'S: HOLE IN CEILING NEAR VENT HOOD ABOVE GRILL - 7 AND UNDER BURGER: CEILING TILES MISSING ABOVE SODA STORAGE IN THE REAR - DRY STORAGE ROOM & CATERING STORAGE AREA: MISSING FLOOR TILES INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE DAMAGED TILES.
6-501.114 OBSERVED DISH MACHINE STORED IN THE REAR OF "7 AND UNDER BURGER" FOOD COURT STATION NOT IN USE AND IN DISREPAIR. PERSON IN CHARGE STATES DISH MACHINE HAS NOT BEEN OPERABLE FOR SOON TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
6-201.16 OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM & THROUGHOUT THE REAR CATERING STORAGE AREA.
6-501.12 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP, HEAVILY GREASE SOILED SURFACES AND ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND LOOSE DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD COURT AREA UNDER HOLDING UNITS, COOLER UNITS AND THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MENTIONED AREAS
6-303.11 OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN FRONTERA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
SEP 102019FAILED15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDSINK IN THE COOK/SERVICE LINE AT "SALAD'S" FOOD COURT STATION. THERE IS ONLY A 2-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HANDSINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER (7 AND UNDER BURGER) FOOD STATION: GRILLED CHICKEN 47-48F, TOMATO SALSA 47F, BLACK BEANS 50F, POTATO SALAD 50F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $30.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 50.2F LOCATED IN "7 AND UNDER BURGER" FOOD COURT STATION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH 10+ DEAD ROACHES AND LIVE ROACHES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. ROACH ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN THE MAIN DINING AREA WHILE CRAWLING ON DINING TABLE, UNDER BUILT-IN EQUIPMENT IN FRONTERA STATION AND BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER AND INSIDE HANDSINK IN MARC BURGER STATION. ACTIVITY WAS ALSO NOTED IN MARC BURGER AREA BY ECOLAB PEST OPERATOR DURING TWO VISITS MADE ON 8/29/19.INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED IMPROPER STORAGE OF ICE CREAM SCOOP IN A DRY CUP. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN DIPPING WELL ONCE REPAIRED.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO THE REACH IN COOLERS IN "FRONTERA" FOOD COURT STATION WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF FRONTERA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
OBSERVED LEAKING WATER FROM THE FAUCET OF THE HANDSINK IN THE "TABO SUSHI & NOODLES" FOOD COURT STATION AND ONE OF THE WASHBOWL SINKS IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH SINKS.
OBSERVED NO WATER FLOW FOR DIPPING WELL LOCATED AT THE ICE CREAM STAND IN "7 AND UNDER BURGER" FOOD COURT STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND RESTORE WATER FOR PROPER STORAGE OF ICE CREAM SCOOPER.
OBSERVED MISSING/DAMAGED CEILINGS TILE PANELS AND FLOOR TILES IN THE FOLLOWING FOOD COURT STATION AREAS: - SALAD'S: HOLE IN CEILING NEAR VENT HOOD ABOVE GRILL - 7 AND UNDER BURGER: CEILING TILES MISSING ABOVE SODA STORAGE IN THE REAR - DRY STORAGE ROOM & CATERING STORAGE AREA: MISSING FLOOR TILES INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE DAMAGED TILES.
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM & THROUGHOUT THE REAR CATERING STORAGE AREA.
OBSERVED DISH MACHINE STORED IN THE REAR OF "7 AND UNDER BURGER" FOOD COURT STATION NOT IN USE AND IN DISREPAIR. PERSON IN CHARGE STATES DISH MACHINE HAS NOT BEEN OPERABLE FOR SOON TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP, HEAVILY GREASE SOILED SURFACES AND ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND LOOSE DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD COURT AREA UNDER HOLDING UNITS, COOLER UNITS AND THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MENTIONED AREAS.
OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN FRONTERA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
APR 302018PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
BULK WHITE POWDER FOOD CONTAINERS, SPRAY AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
DISPOSABLE CUPS AND SPOONS USED AS A MULTI-USE UTENSIL, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS THAT CAN BE WASHED.
DAMAGED GASKETS FOR PREP AND CATERING WALK-IN AND PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED UNDER COUNTER AND PREP TABLES IN GRILL STATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CEILING AT NOODLES STATION IN POOR REPAIR, DAMAGED DROP CEILING PANELS AND HEAVY DUST DUSTY BUILD UP, ALSO ON CATERING SIDE TOO INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD AT NOODLES STATION CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER TUCKED AT REAR OF COOLER BEHIND CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN WARMEST PART WHERE ITS EASY TO VIEW.
FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
JUL 182017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE FRONT FOOD PREP COUNTERS AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR OF FRONTERA GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND ORGANIC BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS.
OBSERVED CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS IN THE CATERING PREP KITCHEN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS.
JUL 102017FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE AND THE FINAL RINSE GAUGE NOT WORKING IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE FINAL RINSE GAUGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE FRONT FOOD PREP COUNTERS AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR OF FRONTERA GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND ORGANIC BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS.
OBSERVED HOOD VENTS IN THE FRONT PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED SOOT AND GREASE AND CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS IN THE CATERING PREP KITCHEN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD VENTS, CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS.
NOV 292016FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL. FOUND 6 LIVE COCKROACHES IN DISH WASHING AREA, 20 DRAIN FLIES IN SAME AREA, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
SEP 232016PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
Above violation still remaining(Cutting boards in Noodles by Takashi Yagahashi, and Salad Restaurant)that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. caulk around exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep area, and Rick Bayless restaurant prep area, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around prep table of soup and sandwiches in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced).
Reach in cooler shelving/racks in rear prep area north kitchen area, that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.(new violation)
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior), not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving/racks in kitchen prep area, not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors in rear storage room areas under shelving/racks and equipment not clean, had excess debris/dirt accumulation, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Above violation still remaining(Damaged/missing ceiling tiles in salads section, shall be repaired/replaced. Missing cove molding in kitchen storage room, shall be provide. Peeling paint on walls in kitchen storage room, shall be repaired/sealed).
Ceiling tiles that were damaged, had peeling paint in kitchen prep area of Noodles by Takashi Yagahashi , shall be replaced/repaired.
3 compartment sink faucet in kitchen prep area(North kitchen), leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
JUL 222016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. caulk around exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep area, and Rick Bayless restaurant prep area, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around prep table of soup and sandwiches in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of prep table lower shelving, and front counter lower shelving, not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving/racks of Rick Bayless not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Walls under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in Rick Bayless ,restaurant, and MB, restaurant, had excess grease build up not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Broken floor tiles in rear storage room, shall be replaced/repaired, floors under storage shelving in rear storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Damaged/missing ceiling tiles in salads section, shall be repaired/replaced. Missing cove molding in kitchen storage room, shall be provide. Peeling paint on walls in kitchen storage room, shall be repaired/sealed.
JAN 52016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in freezer shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler shelving/racks of coolers in front prep area of Noodles, marc burger and frontera not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in large kitchen areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in noodles prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Walls that had gaps in kitchen prep area, and marc burger, shall be repaired/sealed, ceiling in kitchen prep area(large kitchen) not clean, need detailed cleaning.
NOV 42015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
ALSO MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN THE REAR LARGE MAIN KITCHEN AREA IN FRONT OF THE LARGE HOT MIXER COOKING LINE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND LARGE PUDDLES OF WATER UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK AREA AND THE DISH MACHINE AREA. MAINTAIN ABOVE AREA DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
MUST CLEAN DIRTY WALL ABOVE AND UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES AT THE MARC BURGER FRONT SERVICE LINE AT THE HAND WASHIING SINK AREA.
MUST REPAIR DIFFICULT TO CLOSE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE NOODLES BY TAKASHI YAGIHASHI PREP AREA FRONT HAND SINK.
OCT 262015FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
DURING INSPECTION FOUND TWO PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. VIOLATION #33 WHICH STATES "OBSERVED EXTERIOR VENTILATION AREA ON ICE MACHINE,DUSTY-NOT CLEAN,AND INTERIOR UPPER PANEL NOT CLEAN IN ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN AND #38 WHICH STATES "SPRAYER LEAKY AT HEAD OF SRAYER AND PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA IN MAIN KITCHEN.MUST REPAIR. FOUND PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.
MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE DOOR LEADING TO A MECHANICAL AREA ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE KITCHEN. ALSO MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN THE REAR LARGE MAIN KITCHEN AREA IN FRONT OF THE LARGE HOT MIXER COOKING LINE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND LARGE PUDDLES OF WATER UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK AREA AND THE DISH MACHINE AREA. MAINTAIN ABOVE AREA DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT THE CEILING CANOPY AT THE MARC BURGER FOOOD PREP AREA. FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN DIRTY WALL ABOVE AND UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES AT THE MARC BURGER FRONT SERVICE LINE AT THE HAND WASHIING SINK AREA.
MUST REPAIR DIFFICULT TO CLOSE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE NOODLES BY TAKASHI YAGIHASHI PREP AREA FRONT HAND SINK.
JAN 132015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED EXTERIOR VENTILATION AREA ON ICE MACHINE,DUSTY-NOT CLEAN,AND INTERIOR UPPER PANEL NOT CLEAN IN ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO FILTERS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AT BACK HOTLINE IN REAR.MUST CLEAN.
DAMAGE,MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR BACK HALLWAY.MUST REPLACE.ALSO FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET AND FIRE CLOSET.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
SPRAYER LEAKY AT HEAD OF SRAYER AND PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA IN MAIN KITCHEN.MUST REPAIR
JAN 82015FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED INADEQUATE HANDWASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF IN SOUP/SANDWICH PREP,AND SALAD PREP -GRILL STATION. BOTH HAND SINKS NOT MAINTAINED,NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.48 HOUR NOTICE ISSUED.
OBSERVED EXTERIOR VENTILATION AREA ON ICE MACHINE,DUSTY-NOT CLEAN,AND INTERIOR UPPER PANEL NOT CLEAN IN ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO FILTERS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AT BACK HOTLINE IN REAR.MUST CLEAN.
DAMAGE,MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR BACK HALLWAY.MUST REPLACE.ALSO FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET AND FIRE CLOSET.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
SPRAYER LEAKY AT HEAD OF SRAYER AND PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA IN MAIN KITCHEN.MUST REPAIR.
JUN 202014FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRCTED FROM REPORT #1372452, DATED 3-17-14 FOR VIOLATION #(32): MISSING SNEEZE GUARD FOR FRONTERA AND ASIAN FOOD PREP STATIONS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-090.
MISSING LABELED ON BULK FOOD CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MISSING THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
MAR 172014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MISSING SNEEZE GUARD AT GRILL AND ASIAN STATIONS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
PEELING PAINT ABOVE MAIN PREP KITCHEN CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
CRAKS NOT AT FRONT KITCHEN WALL KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
OCT 12013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST SAND OR REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN ALL PREP AREAS. CUTTING BOARDS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST RECAULK AROUND THE WASH BOWLS IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (USED/UNUSED), CAN OPENERS IN THE PREP AREAS, STORAGE RACKS AND ALL CABINETS/SHELVING.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE DISH MACHINE.
SEP 122012PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND 2 CONTAINERS OF SOUP (COMBINED WEIGHT OF 5 GALLONS) DATED 09/11/12 BEING STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPS. TEMPS RANGED FROM 48.5F TO 49.6F. SOUP WAS DISCARDED, A VALUE OF $50.00. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY COOL HOT ITEMS DOWN AS COVERED IN THE HACCP STATEMENT CHOSEN ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 07-38-005(A)
MUST PROVIDE A PARTITIONER TO SEPARATE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FROM PREP TABLE IN NOODLES FRONT PREP AREA.
MUST REPLACE/REPAIR OR REATTACH THE LOOSE WORN RUBBER GASKET IN THE REACH IN COOLERS UNDER THE CUSTARD MACHINE IN MARC BURGERS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AROUND AND THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL ELECTRICAL CLOSETS.
MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING/DAMAGED TILED COVING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT/FRYERS IN MAIN PREP AREA.
MUST REPAIR RUST CEILING WITH DAMAGED, HANGING CEILING IN MAIN PREP ABOVE DISH MACHINE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS, CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGH OUT.
MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 1 COMP. SINK IN MAIN PREP BY COFFEE STATION.
JUL 262011PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND A BOUT 40 LBS OF COOKED PULLED PORK STORED IN A LARGE CONTAINER AT 59.3F AT CENTER, CONTAINER PLACED IN WALK-IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED TO COOL DOWN HOT FOOD IN SMALLER CONTAINERS FOR PROPER COOLING DOWN. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $40.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. COOLER DOORS,GASKETS AND SHELVES IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ICE MAKER UPPER PANEL INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. HAND SINKS NOT CLEAN, FOUND FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLEAN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MOLDY INSULATION COVERINGS AROUND PIPES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
SEP 152010PASSED3 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. SILVER WARE MUST BE STORED IN A WAY THAT PREVENTS CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS FOR COOLER DOORS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT IN DRY FOOD STORAGE, ALSO EXPOSED INSULATION IN PREP AREA, MUST COVER.
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