Chicago
43
BEAT

Mastro'S Steakhouse

520 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654 · River North · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
43/100

Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record

Inspections
28
18 passed
Last Inspected
2025-07-18
Pass Rate
64%
4 failures
Score
43/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-07-18)
Failed 4 inspections (2025, 2024, 2023...)
Food Temperature issues found across 16 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 12 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 41×
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Food Temperature critical 16×
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Employee Hygiene critical 12×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition serious
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Other serious
Chemical Safety minor
2025-07-18 Pass Short Form Complaint
1
serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11--OBSERVED SOME FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE HANDWASHING SINK AT 1ST FLOOR BAR AND 1ST FLOOR DISHWASHING ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. BLACKENED,MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISHWASHING ROOM.MUST REPL...

2025-06-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11--OBSERVED SOME FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE HANDWASHING SINK AT 1ST FLOOR BAR AND 1ST FLOOR DISHWASHING ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. BLACKENED,MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISHWASHING ROOM.MUST REPL...

2025-06-09 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE 1ST FLOOR MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS HANDWASHING SINKS WITH WATER TEMPERATURE AT 121.F-126.F.THE WATER TEMPERATURE CANNOT BE CONTROLLED BY THE USERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IN BOTH WASHROOMS MUST BE BETWE...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SOME COLOR CODED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN .

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND SIDES AND IN BETWEEN COOKING FOOD EQUIPMENTS IN THE 1ST FLOOR MAIN COOK LINE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE HANDWASHING SINK AT 1ST FLOOR BAR AND 1ST FLOOR DISHWASHING ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. BLACKENED,MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISHWASHING ROOM.MUST REPLACE AND MA...

2024-09-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-204.113: OBSERVED FADED DATA PLATE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN WEST DISH PIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SP...

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND ALL GENDER WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. (THERE ARE FOUR OTHER PROPERLY FUNCTIONING SINKS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR).

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND GROUT OUTSIDE OF CHEF'S OFFICE ACROSS FROM SMALL ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND GROUT IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.

2024-09-04 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 73.8F AT SECOND FLOOR WOMEN'S HANDWASHING SINK #1(RIGHT SIDE)INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCE...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN SECOND FLOOR BAR AND IN SECOND FLOOR COOKLINE PREP AREA. CORRECTED ON SITE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR AND AT HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR COOKLINE PREP AR...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER TO MENU. PRIORITY FOUND...

serious Food Temperature

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED NO VARIANCE/HACCP PLAN APPROVAL ON SITE FOR VACUUM SEALING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD(BEEF DATED 8/31) FOUND IN WALK IN COOLER. CORRECTED ON SITE VACUUM SEALED BEEF DATED 8/31 VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED(VALUE $781/...

minor Documentation & Training

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS IN FACILITY NOTED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGAGED BEEF DATED 8/31 STORED IN WALK IN COOLER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT DOCUMENTATION AND PROCEDURES MUS...

minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HNADWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PRE-SET TABLEWARE UNCOVERED ON DINING ROOM TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO WRAP, COVER OR INVERT PRE-SET TABLEWARE IN ORDER TO CONTAMINATION.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED FADED DATA PLATE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN WEST DISH PIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATION...

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK #3 IN SECOND FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING AND OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND ALL GENDER WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. (THERE ARE TWO OTHER PROPERLY FUNC...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND GROUT OUTSIDE OF CHEF'S OFFICE ACROSS FROM SMALL ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND GROUT IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON REAR LINES OF CONDENSOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE FROM REAR LINES OF CONDENSOR AND MAINTAIN.

2023-11-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2023-11-06 Fail Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING LOCATED NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH/PREP AREA AND INSIDE CHEMICAL ROOM. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.

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

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOUR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON PEMISES. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN CERTIFICATE.

2022-08-30 Pass Complaint

No violations found.

2022-04-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED WASHBOWL SINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S FIRST FLOOR TOILET ROOMS MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 62.7F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SINKS SO THAT THEY ARE CAPABLE OF DELIVERING RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE TEMPERATURES BE...

serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN 2ND FLOOR BAR MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM OF CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN MACHINE SO THAT IT DELIVERS A PROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE...

serious Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND DRAINBOARDS OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ON CERTIFIED MANAGER DID NOT HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT A...

2020-06-22 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON HOOD OVER 2ND FLOOR PREP KITCHEN CURRENTLY NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2019-05-16 Pass Canvass
2
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOOT NOTE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY MISSING STATEMENT" THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOK TO ORDER"

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CONDENSATION NOTED PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR INSULATION. MOLD LIKE BLACK SPOT NOTED ON DISH MACHINE WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.

2018-08-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 1
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN EFFECT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND DOCUMENT COMPLETION ON EMPLOYEE TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.

2018-08-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN EFFECT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND DOCUMENT COMPLETION ON EMPLOYEE TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE COOK LINE DRAWER COOLERS. NOTED: CREAM, 54 DEGREES F; COOKED PASTA, 53 DEGREES F; COOKED CORN, 53 DEGREES F AND POTATOES, 50 DEGREES F. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41 DE...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 - OBSERVED COOK LINE DRAWER COOLER HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 51 DEGREES F, WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST MAINTAIN AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INS...

2017-06-21 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-06-16 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 2
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR DRAWER UNITS ON COOKING LINE AT 53.4 F. ALL DRAWERS WERE EMPTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION CONTAINING NO FOOD.REFRIERATION UNITS TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED MAIN BAR AND 2ND FLOOR BAR WITH 0PPM OF CHLORINE IN LOW TEMERATURE DISH MACHINES. DISH MACHINES WERE REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION.CRITCAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

2017-03-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER DOOR HANDLE IN SECOND FLOOR SERVICE BAR MISSING. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN DOOR HANDLE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITHCEN AND UNDER TILT SKILLET IN KITHCEN. REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN A CLEAN AND DRY CONDITION. OBSERVED FLOOR OF SECOND FLOOR SERVICE BAR WITH STANDING WATER. REMOVE ALL STANDING...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

: OBSERVEDSTOPPER OF LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT WORKING TO HOLD WATER. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DRAIN FROM DISHMACHINE ON SECOND FLOOR SERVICE BAR BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN ONTO FLOOR. REPAIR DISHCHARGE LINE AND FLOOR DRAIN TO ...

2017-03-15 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED 52.3F REACH IN COOLER. COOLER WAS RUNNING BUT DID NOT CONTAIN POTANTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT TIME OF INPSECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED HOT WATER DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING 180F. ECOLAB ON SITE AND CONVERTIED HOT WATER DISH MACHINE TO CHLORINE BASED SANITIZER AND NOW READING 100PPM OF CHLORINE. 2ND HOT WATER DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING 180F. MACHINE WAS TAGGED, LOW TEMP DISH MA...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER DOOR HANDLE IN SECOND FLOOR SERVICE BAR MISSING. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN DOOR HANDLE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITHCEN AND UNDER TILT SKILLET IN KITHCEN. REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN A CLEAN AND DRY CONDITION. OBSERVED FLOOR OF SECOND FLOOR SERVICE BAR WITH STANDING WATER. REMOVE ALL STANDING...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVEDSTOPPER OF LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT WORKING TO HOLD WATER. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DRAIN FROM DISHMACHINE ON SECOND FLOOR SERVICE BAR BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN ONTO FLOOR. REPAIR DISHCHARGE LINE AND FLOOR DRAIN TO AB...

2016-05-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SOME DAMAGED REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGE COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR LITTERED THROUGHOUT PLATE STORAGE ROOM, FLOOR TILES DAMAGED AT DISHWASH AREA #1 ALSO OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT MEAT WALK IN COOLER, FLOOR TILES BY STEAMER. MUST REPAIR ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND DISHMACHINES ALSO OBSERVED CONDENSATION BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHMACHINES. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TILES AT DISHMACHINE AREAS.

2016-04-26 Fail Canvass
7
serious Facility Condition

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1559714 DATED ON 06/30/15 NOT CORRECTED, #38 ALL VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SER...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SOME DAMAGED REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGE COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AND FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINES DRAIN BOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR LITTERED THROUGHOUT PLATE STORAGE ROOM, FLOOR TILES DAMAGED AT DISHWASH AREA #1 ALSO OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT MEAT WALK IN COOLER, FLOOR TILES BY STEAMER. MUST REPAIR ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND DISHMACHINES ALSO OBSERVED CONDENSATION BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHMACHINES. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TILES AT DISHMACHINE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN LIGHT COVERS AT DISHWASH AREA #01 AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

HANDWASH BOWL AT BUTCHERS PREP AREA DRAIN PIPE LEAKING ALSO OBSERVED PIPE LEAKING UNDER SPRAYER SINK AT DISHMACHINE AREA #2. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

2015-06-30 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning
6
minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL OR PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR. MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE WALLS OF THE DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.(CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE).

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE THE TWO ICE MAKERS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE FIRST FLOOR BAR WITH WORN OUT GROUT. FLOOR TILES WITH STANDING WATER IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES. MUST RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM CLOSE TO THE SECOND FLOOR BAR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

ALL VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

2015-04-27 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

DESSERT PREP SINK CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

SOLID LIGHT SHIELD BY THE REAR DISHWAHSHING AREA IST FLOOR,WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS BESIDE THE ICE MAKER 2ND FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE REAR WEST EXPO CLOSE TO THE DOOR, WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT. MAKE THE WALLS SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Facility Condition

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

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD BY THE COOK LINE 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB.

2014-11-18 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, CUPS, BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ICE BIN AT THE SECOND FLOOR BAR WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID FOR THE ICE BIN TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION ESPECIALLY WHEN IN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED A PINKISH DISCOLORATION INSIDE ICE MACHINE AT THE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED USED WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

2014-03-06 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, CUPS, BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

2014-03-05 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

NOTED EMPLOYEES WARING GLOVES AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA, NOT CHANGING GLOVES BETWEEN TASKS AND NOT WASHING THEIR HANDS AFTER CHANGING GLOVES: NOTED EMPLOYEES WIPING HANDS WITH WASH CLOTHS WITH GLOVES ON,WIPING HANDS ON THEIR PANTS WITH GLOVES ON,...

critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING DISHES AT THE DISH WASHER USING HIGH TEMP EQUIPMENT AND IS NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING TEMPERATURE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 150F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL SANITIZING TEMPERATURE IS 180F AND ABOVE. MANAGER...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, CUPS, BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

2013-11-22 Pass Canvass
2
minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABELA AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVERS AND KITCHEN CEILING VENTS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2013-01-03 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTEDLY TO PREVENT ANY CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

ICE BUILD-UP NOTED ON WALK-IN FREEZER PIPES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

BOTTOM OF ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CELAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

INADEQUATE LIGHTING AT COFFEE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2010-11-17 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning
2
minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF GROUTING. CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND FRYERS AT 2ND FLOOR PREP KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. MUST CLEAN CEILINGS WHERE DUST IS ACCUMULATING FROM AIR VENTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2010-09-30 Pass License-Task Force

No violations found.

100
Keefer'S Kaffe
100
Keefer'S Restaurant
53
Karyn'S Cooked, Inc.
57
Lifeway Kefir Shop
41
Swill Bar Inn

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