JAN 10
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MARIA'S PACKAGED GOODS & COMMUNITY BAR.
BEAT. 26/100
954-960 W 31ST ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 10, 2025 · passed
Failed 5 of 11 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
4 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
57
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Mar 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED ESXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECCESSARY CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
JAN 32025FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 3
2025
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
3-301.11(B) OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER PREPARING A "GREEN GODDESS" SALAD DRESSING AND TOUCHING THE INGREDIENTS (ARUGULA) WITH HIS BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD THE PRODUCT, WASH HANDS AND PUT GLOVES ON. BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO. FOOD HANDLER DISCARDED THE PRODUCT DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, OBSERVED ABOUT 15 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE WEST BAR UNDER THE BAR COUNTER AND OBSERVED ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM BY THE WEST BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-302.14 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE TEST STRIPS FOR THE SANITIZER USE TO SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED ESXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECCESSARY CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 11/18/21 POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO POST A MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
NOV 182021PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 18
2021
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A FEW DARK GROVES IN THE CUTTING BOARD. MUST REPLACE OR DETAIL CLEAN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR OF THE BOTTLE SHOP IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM,TOP AND SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAID TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ON THE MARIA'S SIDE: MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE STORAGE CABINET BEHIND BAR #2, MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER BEHIND BAR #1. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BOTTLE SHOP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE STOCK IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AND MONITORING AND MAINTAIN EASILY CLEANABLE AREAS.
OCT 62020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 6
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES (INTERIOR OF FRYERS) WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS. OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
OCT 22020FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 2
2020
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15(A) OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB STRIPPED AND UNABLE TO TURN ON PROPERLY AT THE HAND WASHING SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES (INTERIOR OF FRYERS) WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS. OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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MAR 262019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED. NEED TO PROVIDE DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FRONT BAR BEER COOLER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE REAR SEATING AREA OF THE FIRST BAR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE EXPIRED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW CERTIFICATE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FEB 242017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 24
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
FEB 212017FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 21
2017
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1751263 ON 4/1/16 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - INSTRUCTED TO FIX/REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED AT THE 960 ADDRESS. MAINTAIN SAME. 34 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT, IN THE REAR STORAGE, BEHIND THE BAR, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DAMAGED FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA (OF THE 960 LOCATION) AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE FLOOR THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. 35 - INSTRUCTED TO FINISH THE WALL AROUND THE MOPSINK (DRY WALL AND BRICK SURFACE NOTED) LOCATED AT THE 954 ADDRESS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS THERE AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. MUST FIX THE DAMAGED CEILING IN THE BASEMENT. FINISH AND REPAIR THE WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT DRINK STORAGE AREAS. MAINTAIN ALL. 38 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES TO THE MOP SINK AND HOSE BIBS IN THE BASEMENT. MAINTAIN SAME. 41 - INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AND REAR GARAGE/STORAGE AREA, ORGANIZE THOSE AREAS, ELEVATE STOCK AND REMOVE THE GRILL FROM THE OUTSIDE PATIO AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
OBSERVED ASHTRAYS IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO, OBSERVED NO "NO SMOKING" SIGN AT THE REAR EXIT TO THE PATIO AT THE 954 SIDE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ASHTRAYS AND TO PUT UP "NO SMOKING" SIGNS AT ALL EXITS. CHICAGO CLEAN AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020.
FEB 162017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 16
2017
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE 960 SIDE BAR AREA NOT MAINTAINED. THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA HAS HANDLES THAT ARE STRIPPED SO THAT THE COLD WATER CANNOT BE TURNED ON. THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AT THE 960 SIDE BAR AREA IS NOT OEPRATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS AND TO MAINTAIN THEM IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED A SMOKER/GRILL STORED ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF THE BUILDING BEING USED TO COOK CHICKEN WINGS AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO COOKING IS ALLOWED OUTSIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1751263 ON 4/1/16 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - INSTRUCTED TO FIX/REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED AT THE 960 ADDRESS. MAINTAIN SAME. 34 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT, IN THE REAR STORAGE, BEHIND THE BAR, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DAMAGED FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA (OF THE 960 LOCATION) AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE FLOOR THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. 35 - INSTRUCTED TO FINISH THE WALL AROUND THE MOPSINK (DRY WALL AND BRICK SURFACE NOTED) LOCATED AT THE 954 ADDRESS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS THERE AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. MUST FIX THE DAMAGED CEILING IN THE BASEMENT. FINISH AND REPAIR THE WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT DRINK STORAGE AREAS. MAINTAIN ALL. 38 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES TO THE MOP SINK AND HOSE BIBS IN THE BASEMENT. MAINTAIN SAME. 41 - INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AND REAR GARAGE/STORAGE AREA, ORGANIZE THOSE AREAS, ELEVATE STOCK AND REMOVE THE GRILL FROM THE OUTSIDE PATIO AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
OBSERVED ASHTRAYS AND A PLASTIC BUCKET WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS IN THEM IN THE REAR LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED NO "NO SMOKING" SIGN AT THE REAR EXIT TO THE PATIO AT THE 954 SIDE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ASHTRAYS AND TO PUT UP "NO SMOKING" SIGNS AT ALL EXITS. CHICAGO CLEAN AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020.
APR 12016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
APR 1
2016
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX/REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED AT THE 960 ADDRESS. MAINTAIN SAME. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE RAW WOOD INSIDE THE LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET. MAINTAIN ALL. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN BAR PREP/DUMP SINK AND DRAIN BOARD.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE 960 ADDRESS. MAINTAIN SAME.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT, IN THE REAR STORAGE, BEHIND THE BAR, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DAMAGED FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA (OF THE 960 LOCATION) AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE FLOOR THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. MUST MAKE THE FLOORS AROUND THE FLOOR DRAINS (AT THE 954 LOCATION) IN FRONT OF AND UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM (AT THE 960 ADDRESS). INSTRUCTED TO FINISH THE WALL AROUND THE MOPSINK (DRY WALL AND BRICK SURFACE NOTED) LOCATED AT THE 954 ADDRESS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS THERE AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. MUST FIX THE DAMAGED CEILING IN THE BASEMENT. FINISH AND REPAIR THE WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT DRINK STORAGE AREAS. MAINTAIN ALL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES TO THE MOP SINK AND HOSE BIBS IN THE BASEMENT. MAINTAIN SAME.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AND REAR GARAGE/STORAGE AREA, ORGANIZE THOSE AREAS, ELEVATE STOCK AND REMOVE THE GRILL FROM THE OUTSIDE PATIO AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
MAR 292016FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 29
2016
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK OUTSIDE THE BAR (LOCATED AT THE 960 ADDRESS) NOT MAINTAINED. SINK IS UNSTABLE, RUSTY/EXTREMELY DIRTY AND THE WATER HAS TO BE TURNED OFF DUE TO LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN ALSO, MUST PROVIDE SOAP/SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES TO ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND THE REAR STORAGE ROOM DOOR (PATIO) AND THE FRONT DOOR (LOCATED AT THE 960 ADDRESS) NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. APPROXIMATELY A 1 1/2" TO 2" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE FRONT DOOR. MAINTAIN SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX/REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED AT THE 960 ADDRESS. MAINTAIN SAME. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE RAW WOOD INSIDE THE LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET. MAINTAIN ALL. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN BAR PREP/DUMP SINK AND DRAIN BOARD.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE 960 ADDRESS. MAINTAIN SAME.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT, IN THE REAR STORAGE, BEHIND THE BAR, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DAMAGED FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA (OF THE 960 LOCATION) AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE FLOOR THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. MUST MAKE THE FLOORS AROUND THE FLOOR DRAINS (AT THE 954 LOCATION) IN FRONT OF AND UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM (AT THE 960 ADDRESS). MUST PROVIDE COVING TO THE AREA ON THE SIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLER (954 ADDRESS) AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO FINISH THE WALL AROUND THE MOPSINK (DRY WALL AND BRICK SURFACE NOTED) LOCATED AT THE 954 ADDRESS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS THERE AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. MUST FIX THE DAMAGED CEILING IN THE BASEMENT. FINISH AND REPAIR THE WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT DRINK STORAGE AREAS. MAINTAIN ALL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES TO THE MOP SINK AND HOSE BIBS IN THE BASEMENT. MAINTAIN SAME.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AND REAR GARAGE/STORAGE AREA, ORGANIZE THOSE AREAS, ELEVATE STOCK AND REMOVE THE GRILL FROM THE OUTSIDE PATIO AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 'NO SMOKING' SIGNS TO ALL ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS AND OTHER AREAS WHERE SMOKING IS NOT ALLOWED. CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020(A)
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