MAPLE & ASH/ EIGHT BAR.

Chicago Health Dept

6-8 W MAPLE ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026).

23 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected May 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 21

2026

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE DRAINS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILD ON ON THE SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST OVER THE HEATING LAMPS OVER THE FOOD HOLDING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

MAY 13

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Facility Condition

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

NOTED SHELLFISH (MUSSELS)IN A CONTAINER INSIDE THE 4TH FLOOR WALK IN COOLER WITH NO IDENTIFICATION TAGS AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO THE EACH BATCH UNTIL THE LAST PRODUCT IS USED AND THEN THE TAG MUST BE STORED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS IN A FOLDER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $179.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Critical Facility Condition

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

NOTED COMINGLING. TWO IDENTIFICATION TAGS INSIDE A CONTAINER OF OYSTERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE 4TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ONLY ONE IDENTIFICATION TAG IS REQUIRED PER SHELLFISH CONTAINER AS REQUIRED BY LAW. MANAGER IMMENDIATELY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF OYSTERS WORTH $250. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED.NOTED SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. ICE IS USED FOR COOLING OF DRINK AND NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINES AT THE BARS ON THE FIRST AND 4TH FLOORS IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT MINIMUM OF 50 PPM.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-CHILI BUTTER 50F, CHEESE 47.1F, PASTER 44.9F, RICE SAUCE WITH CHEESE 49.8F, LAMB 58F, FISH 59.1F, CHEESE 52.9F, CRAB 56.6F, SHRIMP 50.9F/47.8F, TUNA 46F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 80 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $600.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF ASSORTED SERVICE COOLERS ON THE FIRST FLOOR TO BE IMPROPER AT 48.5F, 46F, 48F, 45F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS REPAIRED AND MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTE REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT PREP AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES THROUGH OUT ALL THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS, AND DINNING AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AND DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLER ON THE 4TH FLOOR AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLERS OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHER WITH GAUGE READING 191F; HOWEVER NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

JUL 18

2024

PASS 2 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE INSIDE ICE MACHINE EDGE WITH A LIGHT DARK BUILD UP. (NOT TOUCHING ICE) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

Minor Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INSIDE DEEP FRYERS LOWER OPENING WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN LOWER KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING.

MAR 21

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD IS NOT RECORDED ON ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS THAT WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST RECORD THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD. FACILITY MANAGER WENT THROUGH ALL INVOICE RECEIPTS IN HOUSE TO VERIFY WHEN LAST SHELLSTOCK ITEMS WERE SOLD PER TAG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES ON THE 4TH FLOOR IS SLIGHTLY SOILED. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

TABLE NAPKIN LINENS ARE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH FOOD IN PREP-COOLERS. LINENS MAY NOT BE USED IN CONTACT WITH FOOD.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

SINGLE USE PLASTIC CUP USED AS A SCOOP (WITHOUT A HANDLE) FOR ICE IN WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP SURFACE. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN STORAGE CLOSET NEAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM ON 4TH FLOOR. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EMPLOYEE CLOTHING/PERSONAL ITEMS WERE FOUND STORED IMPROPERLY ON 4TH FLOOR LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL A) PROVIDE DESIGNATED DRESSING ROOMS OR DRESSING AREAS FOR EMPLOYEES THAT ROUTINELY CHANGE THEIR CLOTHES IN THE ESTABLISHMENTS; B) PROVIDE LOCKERS OR OTHER SUITABLE FACILITIES FOR THE ORDERLY STORAGE OF EMPLOYEES' CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOOD ALLERGENS NOT PROVIDED FOR THE PENDING CERTIFIED MANAGERS ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

JAN 31

2022

PASS · 0 violations

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JAN 26

2022

FAIL 1 violation

Minor Other

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2546681 DATED 1/19/2022 NOT CORRECTED: #25 "OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY (DISCLOSURE) SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT (REMINDER) THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 19

2022

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN BOTH 1ST FLOOR BAR AND 3RD FLOOR BAR MAINTAINING IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER LEVELS OF 0PPM OF CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES BETWEEN 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY (DISCLOSURE) SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT (REMINDER) THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN BOTH UNISEX TOILET ROOMS LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE INFORMING PATRONS OF VACCINATION MANDATE AT PUBLIC ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

SEP 18

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS AVAILABLE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOMS 1ST AND 4TH FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 3

2020

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS CEILING IN LIQUOR SERVICE BAR LOCATED IN THE 3RD FLOOR AND ON CEILING IN REAR BREAD STORAGE AREA IN THE 4TH FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS AVAILABLE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOMS 1ST AND 4TH FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN CORNERS IN FRONT BAR AREA AND UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FLOOR PREPARATION AREA IN 3RD FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 16

2020

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED IN FRONT BAR AREAS LOCATED ON THE 1ST AND 3RD FLOOR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA LOCATED ON THHE 3RD FLOOR. MUST REPAIR OR REPALCE TILE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENING INTO WALL IN DISHWASHING AREA NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE 3RD FLOOR.MUST SEAL OPEMING AND MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON CEILIG ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN 4TH FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE LIQUOR ROOM LOCATED ON THE 4TH FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL AND MUST MAINTAIN.

JAN 28

2019

PASS 5 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

KEEPING UTENSILS IN A STAGNATE WATER, ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN, MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED BEHIND BLADE AND HOUSING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND KEEP UTENSILS IN USE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

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

DELI SMALL CONTAINERS NOT BEING AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

JUL 26

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & 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 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

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.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON MENUS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER DEVICE INSIDE COOLERS AT COOK LINE IN 8 BAR KITCHEN AND IN MAPLE AND ASHE PREP COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PRE SET GLASS WARE AND TABLE WARE ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AT MAPLE AND ASHE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT FLAT WARE AND GLASS WARE MUST BE STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN CAULK AND BACK SPLASH LINE OF DISH MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA IN 8 BAR AREA AND IN DISH WASHING AREA ON ASHE AND MAPLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, RE-CAULK AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES AND CREVICES IN GROUT THROUGH FLOORING AT COOK LINE IN 8 BAR COOK LINE AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINKS AT FRONT AND REAR, PREP AREAS IN MAPLE AND ASHE PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.

MAR 15

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BOXES OF PRODUCT STORED ON THE FLOOR IN BOTH LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL PRODUCT AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR UNCLEAN BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN LIQUOR ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 19

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED HAND SINKS AT 3RD FLOOR BAR AND 1ST FLOOR BAR ADJACENT TO MIXING SPOON DIPPER WELLS AND OTHER BAR PREP ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF EACH OF THESE SINKS TO PROTECT THE DIPPER WELLS FROM POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION DURING HANDWASHING.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BOXES OF PRODUCT STORED ON THE FLOOR IN BOTH LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL PRODUCT AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED MULTIPLE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON FILE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND PROOF OF COMPLETION ON SITE.

NOV 17

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

PREP KITCHEN AT 3RD FLOOR HAND WASH SINK MISSING A SPLASH GUARD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

SEP 27

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED CUSTOMER ADVISORY NOT POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO POST CONSUMER ADVISORY AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED SOME FOODS (FLOUR MIXTURE) NOT LABELED IN THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED ON THE 4TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MINOR DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FANS LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED AT THE 3RD FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

CORRECTED. SEE VIOLATION #38

SEP 25

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

OBSERVED ABOUT 40 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS AND SHELVES BEHIND THE BAR LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND BY THE WASHROOMS ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MINOR DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FANS LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED AT THE 3RD FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 20

2017

FAIL 7 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(BEEF, PORK) INSIDE NOT MAINTAINING A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW DURING THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REPAIRED SAID COOLER AND AT THE END OF THE INSPECTION THE COLD HOLDING UNIT WAS MAINTAINING 30F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, PORK) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 8 LBS BEEF MEATBALLS AT 60F-66F LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, 5 LBS OF T-BONE STEAK AT 71F-77F LOCATED IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT AND 6 LBS OF PORK CHOPS AT 77F LOCATED IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINING A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F OR ABOVE. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE DISH MACHINE WAS SANITIZING AT 118F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REPAIRED SAID DISH MACHINE DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Facility Condition

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MINOR DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FANS LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED AT THE 3RD FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 9

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

DURING INSPECTION FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED TONGS HANDING OFF THE OVEN HANDLE IN THE KITCHEN AREA LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 2

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE WITHIN COOLER AT AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.4F INCLUDING 2LBS OF COOKED MUSHROOMS VALUED AT $20 AT 52.4F, 2LBS OF COOKED POTATOES VALUED AT $20 AT 53.6F, 12LBS OF BONE MARROW VALUED $40 AT 52.4F, 1/2 LB OF CHILI CREMA VALUED AT $5 AT 52.F, 2 LBS OF CHEESE CURDS VALUED AT $10 AT 53.2F, 1.5 LBS OF BEEF BUTTER VALUED AT $10 AT 53.5F, 2LBS OF PARMESAN CHEESE VALUED AT $9 AT 53.2F. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITCAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DRAIN COVER ON 1 ST FLOOR MOP SINK NOT ATTACHED. ATTACH CRAIN COVER FOR MOP SINK ON 1ST FLOOR

DEC 5

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AND BARS WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLACKENED WORNED OUT CAULKING ALONG THE DISHMACHINE AND DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBDSERVED HOLES ON WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINES AND AT SERVICE BAR 3RD FLOOR KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED DRAIN LINES NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED AT 3RD FLOOR BAR AREA,MUST PROPERLY CONNECT DRAIN LINES SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 22

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AT THIRD FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED 1 BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AT KITCHEN HOOD THIRD FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

OCT 6

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE COOK LINE 3RD FLOOR.

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