Makoto

Chicago Health Dept

5854-5856 N LINCOLN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

14 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2019.

Last inspected Mar 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2019

Inspection history

MAR 5

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN BOTH COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -7-38-005

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DUST BUILD UP FROM TOP OF ICE MACHINE

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR LADY'S BATHROOM

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FEB 21

2019

FAIL 15 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -7-38-005

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DUST BUILD UP FROM TOP OF ICE MACHINE,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR LADY'S BATHROOM

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THAT OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS IS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND CAN NOT BE COVERED AND COVER OBSERVED TO BE DAMAGED WITH 2" ROUND HOLE IN COVER.PRIORITY FOUNDATION .7-38-020(b) CITATION ISSUED

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR WALLS AND COVE BASE AROUND ICE MACHINE,BY KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ,BEHIND AND AROUND ICE MACHINE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

APR 3

2018

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PAPER OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, BAR AND INSIDE BAR COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MENS WASHROOM AND ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. WALL IN THE MENS WASHROOM WITH UNEVEN PLASTER. WALL AT THE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH UNEVEN STONE TILES. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL NOTED HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILING ABOVE THE HOT WATER TANK AND IN DINING ROOMS AND HALLWAYS MUST BE SEALED.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING PURPOSES.

Minor Sanitation

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

NO GREASE TAP LOCATED AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL. LEAKING PIPING UNDER THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. HOLE IN PIPING FROM THE GREASE TRAP TO THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PLUMBING UNDER THE KITCHEN MOP AND EXPOSED HAND SINK REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE AND PLASTIC. METAL PAN USED AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR PIPING. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR ALL PLUMBING. MUST NOT USE UNEVEN, NON-CLEANABLE RUBBER CONES UNDER ALL SINKS FOR SPLASH GUARDS ON PLUMBING TO FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED INCLUDING IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.

MAR 27

2018

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE ICE BIN AND UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION IS MADE FOUND WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AND BLACK SPECKS OBSERVED IN THE STORED ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE ALL BLACK SUBSTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 150 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT ALL THE PRIVATE DINING ROOMS ON PREMISES UNDER ALL THE BOOTH SEATING. NOTED SEVERAL HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPING AT THE ICE MACHINE AND HOT WATER TANK. FRONT EXIT DOOR WITH TORN RODENT PROOF STRIPPING ON THE BOTTOM OF DOOR AND A 1/4 INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON EXIT DOOR,SEAL ALL NOTED HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PAPER OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, BAR AND INSIDE BAR COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING PURPOSES.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED INCLUDING IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 11

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALL BY THE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

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MAY 4

2017

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL AT THE ELECTRICAL ROOM, AT CORNER WALL BASE BY SHELVING AT REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA AND INSIDE ELECTRICAL COMPARTMENT OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITTEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA LINED WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN SHELVES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALL AND CEILING BY THE HAND WASH SINK AND AT THE ELECTRICAL UNIT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST....MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUSTY FANS ON CEILING AT THE BATHROOMS AND STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 14

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER AT BASE OF SMALL BAR REFRIGERATOR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN AND DRY CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALL FLOOR DRAINS NEED FLOOR DRAIN COVERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALL IN DISREPAIR IN KITHCEN UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK. CLOSE HOLE IN WALL WHERE WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM ENTERS WALL. OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL IN HALLWAY LEADING FROM RESTROOM AREA TO PRIVATE PARTY ROOM. OBSERVED CILING IN WOMENS WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMUALTION. OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN LIQUOR CLOSET STAINED. REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES. OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE HOT WATER HEATER. CLOSE HOLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS NEEDED AT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN ORDER TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL GLASSWARE.

NOV 6

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving/racks not clean need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under ice machine, 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in liquor room under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Door frame/wall that had exposed raw wood by hot water heater closet, be repaired/sealed. Missing ceiling tiles in liquor room, shall be replaced/provided.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

2 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck in rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/replaced.

APR 7

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors in rear kitchen areas, and storage rooms not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls that had exposed wallboard, exposed raw wood, and peeling paint in rear storage closet, and front bar areas, shall be repaired/sealed. Missing/damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen, rear storage room, shall be provided/replaced.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Missing light shields in rear kitchen, rear storage room shall be provided.

FEB 13

2014

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE BARRIER BETWEEN 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER/BEHIND COOLER ALONG EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN THROUGHOUT.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FLOORBASE IN POOR REPAIR/GAP BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND BAR EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WALL/SEAL GAP IN WALL AT BASE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X4) ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED THROUGOUT AT 5856 N LINCOLN SIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

JAN 18

2013

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NO COVER FOR ICE BIN AT MAIN BAR. MUST PROVIDE COVER/PROTECTIVE BARRIER FOR ICE BIN. INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON EITHER SIDE OF REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD/RUST BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN/PAINT EXTERIOR OF GRESE TRAP, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA AND CARPET BEHIND PRIVATE BAR COUNTER. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN AND REMOVE CARPET BEHIND PRIVATE BAR COUNTER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LARGE GAP AT FLOORBASE AT MAIN BAR ALONG EAST WALL AND RAW WOOD AT PRIVATE BAR COUNTER, ALSO OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR WALLS/SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS IN WALLS AND PAINT EXPOSED RAW WOOD COUNTER

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL BEHIND 5856 N. LINCOLN BAR, MUST HAVE RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER PER CITY CODE ALSO MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT) AND PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE

JAN 7

2013

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BLACK SLIME AREAS ON SURFACE OF INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UPPER PANEL, ICE CONTACT SURFACES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (01/14/13). ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.

Minor Sanitation

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

NO COVER FOR ICE BIN AT MAIN BAR. MUST PROVIDE COVER/PROTECTIVE BARRIER FOR ICE BIN. INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON EITHER SIDE OF REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD/RUST BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN/PAINT EXTERIOR OF GRESE TRAP, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA AND CARPET BEHIND PRIVATE BAR COUNTER. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN AND REMOVE CARPET BEHIND PRIVATE BAR COUNTER.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MAR 14

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN OR VACUUM THE CARPET IN THE 3 KAREOKE ROOM. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE SUSHI AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING WALL TILES BESIDE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SUSHI AREA(FRONT). MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

SHOES AND CLOTHES OF THE EMPLOYEES STORED UNDER THE BAR COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, HAVE A PLACE TO STORE ALL CLOTHINGS AND SHOES OF THE EMPLOYEES.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

EMPLOYEE HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS MUST WEAR A HAIR ESTRAINT.

SEP 23

2010

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

found/observed food items not properly dated, labeled in coolers, freezers, must date and label food items in coolers, freezers.

Minor Sanitation

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

non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ice machine, and shelving, not clean need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving, storage room need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

walls, ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

broken light shield in prep area shall be replaced, light shields in kitchen prep area need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, coolers, bathrooms, and dining rooms not clean need cleaning.

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