MAXIM'S RESTAURANT INC.

Chicago Health Dept

20 N CLARK ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

26 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2016.

Last inspected Apr 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

152

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 22

2016

PASS 8 violations

Minor Facility Condition

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

Found food items not properly dated in walk in coolers, must properly date food items in walk in coolers. Found food items not properly dated in reach in coolers in prep areas(1st floor, bsmt), must properly date food items in reach in coolers in prep areas(1st floor, bsmt).

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in coolers that had shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in coolers shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in bsmt prep area, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around dish machine counter in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Storage shelving/racks in bsmt storage room that had peeling paint, exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in coolers shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in 1st floor not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in walk in coolers under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt storage rooms under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors need re-grouting by dish machines areas in 1st floor, and bsmt areas. Floors need regrouting by exposed hand sink in prep area.

Minor Sanitation

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

Missing ceiling tile in women's bathroom shall be repaired/provided.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Broken/damaged light shield in bsmt prep area, shall be replaced. Missing light shields in rear kitchen area, and storage room, shall be provided.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

3 compartment sink faucet in bsmt bar leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

AUG 21

2015

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 20

2015

FAIL 5 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3-4 LIVE ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AND THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AND INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT STEAM TABLE AND IN THE WEST STAIR WELL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020

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 UPON INSPECTION THE FRONT ROATATING DOORS WITH LARGE GAPS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE GAPS AND PROVIDE RODENT PROOF DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND COUNTERS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND COUNTERS. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON SHELVING, INSIDE OF OVENS, STEAM TABLES AND DRAWERS WITH UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVING AND DRAWERS.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT HOOD VENTS W/ ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD VENTS.

AUG 18

2015

FAIL 4 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE ROACHES IN THE 1ST FLOOR DINING AREA, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREAS, IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, IN THE OFFICE STORAGE AREA, IN THE UPSTAIRS KITCHEN AND WEST STAIR WELL. NOTED ROACHES ON WALLS, FLOORS, UNDER THE LIGHT SWITCH PLATE IN THE REAR STAIR WELL,ON CEILINGS AND IN DOORWAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND COUNTERS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND COUNTERS. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON SHELVING, DISH MACHINE INSIDE OF OVENS AND DRAWERS WITH UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVING AND DRAWERS.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GAPS ALONG THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREAS AND STAIRWELL. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL GAPS.

AUG 14

2015

FAIL 4 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE ROACHES AT THE BASEMENT BAR, BASEMENT KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREAS, UPSTAIRS KITCHEN AND WEST STAIR WELL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND COUNTERS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND COUNTERS. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON SHELVING, DISH MACHINE INSIDE OF OVENS AND DRAWERS WITH UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVING AND DRAWERS.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GAPS ALONG THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREAS AND STAIRWELL. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL GAPS.

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AUG 13

2015

FAIL 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

STILL OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTVITY. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE ROACHES AT THE BASEMENT BAR, BASEMENT KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND UPSTAIRS KITCHEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020. MUST HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY, ELIMINATE ROACHES. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

Serious Other

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

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND COUNTERS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND COUNTERS. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON SHELVING, INSIDE OF OVENS AND DRAWERS WITH UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVING AND DRAWERS.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GAPS ALONG THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREAS AND STAIRWELL. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL GAPS.

AUG 11

2015

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE ROACHES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FACILITY (1ST FLOOR COOKLINE FLOOR, 1ST FLOOR WAITRESS STATION, BASEMENT WAITRESS STATION, BASEMENT FRONT PREP AREA CUTTING BOARDS AND STEAM TABLE, BASEMENT KITCHEN COOKLINE, BASEMENT KITCHEN SHELVING AND HALLWAY BETWEEN THE PREP AREA AND BACK DOOR IN THE BASEMENT). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ISSUE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS (CHICKEN, MASHED POTATOES, EGGS, HASHBROWNS AND SAUSAGE GRAVY) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Serious Other

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

PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED. PROVIDE STATE FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. NOTED DURING CANVASS INSPECTION ON 1-16-15

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND COUNTERS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND COUNTERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BASEBOARDS LOOSE THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS SURROUNDING THE BASEBOARDS.

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED THE PLUMBING OF THE SHUT OFF VALVE AND GASKET OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE LEAKING. ALSO THE PLUMBING UNDER THE BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK IS DETACHED AND LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR AND BEING CONTAINED BY PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND THE PLUMBING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

AUG 7

2015

FAIL 12 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PERSONNEL WITH INFECTIONS RESTRICTED: NO OPEN SORES, WOUNDS, ETC

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER PREPARING FOOD WITH AN OPEN SORE ON HIS HAND NOT WEARING A BAND AID OR A GLOVE TO COVER IT. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS PROPERLY, PROVIDE A BAND AID AND GLOVE FOR THE HAND WITH THE OPEN SORE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(B)

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKING UP THROUGH THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT KITCHEN PREP ROOM, DISH WASHING AREA AND RESTROOM TOILETS WHEN ANY WATER IS DRAINED FROM ANY SINK OR TOILETS ARE FLUSHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING TO STOP THE SEWAGE BACK UP. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

Serious Food Temperature

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WASH GAUGE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL GAUGES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Serious Other

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

PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED. PROVIDE STATE FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. NOTED DURING CANVASS INSPECTION ON 1-16-15

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND COUNTERS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND COUNTERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BASEBOARDS LOOSE THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS SURROUNDING THE BASEBOARDS.

Critical Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT KITCHEN PREP AREAS, DINING ROOM, RESTROOMS, WALK IN COOLERS AND WALK IN FREEZERS WITH ACCUMULATED SEWAGE. ALSO, OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING TILES OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING TILES.

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED THE PLUMBING OF THE SHUT OFF VALVE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE LEAKING, THE PLUMBING OF THE BASEMENT KITCHEN 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IS ALSO LEAKING AND BEING CONTAINED BY PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND THE PLUMBING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

JAN 21

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN

Minor Pest Activity

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

BASEBOARDS NOT CLEAN ALONG SIDE OF TABLE BY SPICE STORAGE TABLE,DRY STORAGE/ELECTRICAL ROOM IN CRAWSPCE ,BY ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS/MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING CEILING TILES IN BAEMENT CEILING PREP AND STORAGE AREA.MUST INSTALL.ALSO CELINGS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN WALK IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR.MUST INSTALL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

BOTH FAUCETS LEAKY AT CONNECTION AND HANDLES OF 3-COMP SINK ,PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK BEHIND BAR IN BASEMENT AND FAUCET AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT BY DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST ENROLL EMPLOYEE IN CLASS FOR NEW FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE.NO PROOF AT THIS TIME.

JAN 16

2015

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR IN BASEMENT NOT MAINTAINED.COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING.NO COLD WATER AT SINK.MUST REPAIR WITHIN 48 HOURS.EMPLOYEES MUST USE NEAREST HAND SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA APPROX 30-FT AWAY. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

BASEBOARDS NOT CLEAN ALONG SIDE OF TABLE BY SPICE STORAGE TABLE,DRY STORAGE/ELECTRICAL ROOM IN CRAWSPCE ,BY ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS/MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING CEILING TILES IN BAEMENT CEILING PREP AND STORAGE AREA.MUST INSTALL.ALSO CELINGS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN WALK IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR.MUST INSTALL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

BOTH FAUCETS LEAKY AT CONNECTION AND HANDLES OF 3-COMP SINK ,PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK BEHIND BAR IN BASEMENT AND FAUCET AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT BY DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST ENROLL EMPLOYEE IN CLASS FOR NEW FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE.NO PROOF AT THIS TIME.

OCT 10

2014

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 8

2014

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Facility Condition

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

INADEQAUTE HANDS WASHING FACILITY, FOUND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT OPERABLE, SINK COVERED WITH A PLASTIC WRAP. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CRITCIAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND A MEDICINE BOTTLE ( TYLENOL ) STORED ON A SHELF ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL MEDICATION STORED A WAY FROM FOOD PREPERATION AND STORAGE.

AUG 11

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

COOLER DOOR AT FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING GASKET, EXPOSED WOOD, RUSTY SHELVES INSEVERAL PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, SHELVES IN WALK-IN, COUNTER TOPS, BOTTOM OF COOLERS,INSTRUCTED TO CELAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASE BUILD-UP NOTE ON BASEMENT KITCHEN FLOOR BEHIND COOKING LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKY PIPES UNDER BASEMENT 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FEB 19

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

SEVERAL CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED AT KITCHEN WALLS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKY PIPE UNDER BASEMENT'S 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 24

2014

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

WALK-IN FREEZER DOORS WITH DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS, LOOSE WIRES AT SEVERAL FOOD STRAINERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND USE ONLY UTENSILS IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTRERIOR OF SODA GUNS AT BASEMENT'S BAR NOT CLEAN, NOTED SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP ON ALL, FAN COVERS AND SHELVES IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS WITH HEAVY DUST AND DIRT BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP NOTED ON FLOOR BEHIND BASEMENT'S FLOOR AT FRONT SERVICE/ GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

SEVERAL DEAD COCKROACHES NOTED ON FLOOR OF KITCHEN AND UNDER BOOTH SEATS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEVERAL CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED AT KITCHEN WALLS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKY PIPE UNDER BASEMENT'S 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 2

2013

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE STOVES AT THE MAIN COOKING LINE TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GRIME BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE LIDS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS ON THE 1ST FLOOR AT MAIN COOKING LINE, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER DISH MACHINE AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GRIME BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE 3COMP SINK AREA, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST REPLACE/REPAIR BROKEN/MISSING WALL TILES AT WALL UNDER THE LADIES HADNWASHING SINK COUNTER AND AT THE WALL COLUMN IN THE BASEMENT LEADING FROM THE KITCHEN TO THE MAIN DINING ROOM AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AS WELL AS PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP AT BOTH EXHAUST VENTS AT CEILINGS IN THE MEN'S AND LADIES RESTROOMS IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS IN THE LADIES RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE BAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT SO AS TO BE EASY TO OPEN. HANDLE IS VERY TIGHT AND DIFFICULT TO OPEN.

JUN 15

2012

PASS 12 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ALL COOKED/PREPARED FOODS, FOODS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND/OR PREPARED ON THE PREMISES IN THE WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS AND IN THE DESSERT DISPLAY CASE IN THE DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA DOWN STAIRS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. MUST REMOVE FOOD/DIRT/GREASE DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF ICE FROM ALL REACH-IN COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN THE FRONT OF DISH MACHINE, IN 1ST FL PREP AREA AND AS NEEDED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN SUMP PUMP ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING/BROKEN WALL TILES BY 1ST FL DISH MACHINE AND FIX DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS UNDER/AROUND 3-COMP SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND BOTH DISH MACHINES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE ON THE 1ST FL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPLACE THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 2-COMP. IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. FIX THE LEAK UNDER THE 3-COMP. SINK (MIDDLE COMPARTMENT.)

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE RUNNING WATER TO THE DIPPING WELL IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CONTROL CONDENSATION DRIPS IN THE (1ST)WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AND HAVE ON CLEAN APPAREL

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SEVERAL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS BEING STORED UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UNUSED CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MAY 17

2012

PASS 12 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA DOWN STAIRS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING/BROKEN WALL TILES BY 1ST FL DISH MACHINE AND FIX DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS UNDER/AROUND 3-COMP SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND BOTH DISH MACHINES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE ON THE 1ST FL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPLACE THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 2-COMP. IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. FIX THE LEAK UNDER THE 3-COMP. SINK (MIDDLE COMPARTMENT.)

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE RUNNING WATER TO THE DIPPING WELL IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CONTROL CONDENSATION DRIPS IN THE (1ST)WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AND HAVE ON CLEAN APPAREL

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SEVERAL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS BEING STORED UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UNUSED CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MAR 21

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 15 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND THE BASEMENT PREP REACH IN COOLER IN THE GRILL AREA AT AN AIR TEMP. OF 55.4F. THE 1ST FL TALL REACH-IN COOLER BY THE CARRY OUT SECTION IN THE GRILL PREP AREA AT AN AIR TEMP. OF 54.8F. THE PREP DRAWER COOLERS ACROSS FROM THE TALL RIC (THAT WAS INADEQUATELY MAINTAINING)AT 57.0F AND THE LOWER PREP COOLER AROUND THE CORNER FROM THOSE TWO COOLERS (TO GO AREA) AT AN AIR TEMP. OF 51.8F. ALSO, THE BEVERAGE COOLER (BY PICK-UP IN TO GO AREA) WITH MILK STORED INSIDE AT 66.1F-MILK WAS DISCARDED AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS/DRINK IN THAT COOLER. ALL OTHER COOLERS WERE TAGGED AFTER ALL ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COOLERS SERVICED AND ONCE MAINTAINING THE PROPER TEMP. OF 40F OR LOWER TO FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 REQUESTING A REINSPECTION OF THE UNIT BEFORE USING IT. *NOTE-EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP ON THE FAN, COILS AND CONDENSATION LINES. CITATION #78206-16 ISSUED

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPS. TEMPS RANGED FROM 47.5F-72.5F AND INCLUDED: TURKEY, HAM, CHEESE, EGGS, ITALIAN BEEF, CORNED BEEF, CHICKEN SALAD, COLE SLAW, TURKEY BURGERS (COOKED), POTATOES (COOKED), CUT ONIONS, SPINACH AND TOMATOES. ALSO, MILK, CORNED BEEF HASH AND SOUR CREAM. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. APPROX. WT. 20LBS. VALUED AT $200.00.

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND UPSTAIRS DISH MACHINE NOT ABLE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE. UNIT IS A HIGH TEMP. REACHING ONLY 114F AND NOT THE REQUIRED 180F. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL SERVICED AND PROPERLY SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED DISHWASHER TO SANITIZE WASHED EQUIPMENT IN A 3-COMP. SINK WITH THE PROPER PPM OF SANITIZING SOLUTION OR TO USE BASEMENT DISH MACHINE. ONCE SERVICED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 FOR A REINSPECTION OF THE UNIT BEFORE USING. CITATION #78207-17

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA DOWN STAIRS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS UNDER/AROUND 3-COMP SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND BOTH DISH MACHINES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING/BROKEN WALL TILES BY 1ST FL DISH MACHINE AND FIX DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE ON THE 1ST FL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPLACE THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 2-COMP. IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. FIX THE LEAK UNDER THE 3-COMP. SINK (MIDDLE COMPARTMENT.)

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE RUNNING WATER TO THE DIPPING WELL IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CONTROL CONDENSATION DRIPS IN THE (1ST)WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AND HAVE ON CLEAN APPAREL.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SEVERAL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS BEING STORED UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UNUSED CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

AUG 26

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MEAT SLICER IN BASEMENT'S KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. ENCRUSTED DRY FOOD CRUMBS NOTED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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. MISSING GROUT BETWEEN KITCHEN TILES IN LOWER LEVEL, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. FAN COVERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 28

2011

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 23

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MGR ON DUTY WHEN HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

MAR 16

2011

FAIL 10 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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND ABOUT 11 LIVE COCKROACHES IN BASEMENT'S PREP AREA AND UNDER BAR COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.

Serious Sanitation

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #197448 DATED 5-24-10, NOT CORRECTED FOR VIOL #33 ( MUST CLEAN SHELVES, COUNTER TOPS, IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED), #34( FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND PREP TABLES AND COOLERS, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN). INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ICE MAKER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN GASKETS AND EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Pest Activity

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DIRT,GREASE AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ON SHELVES OF BUSSING SHELVES, BOTTOM OF ICE BIN AT BAR AREA, INSIDE OF BASEMENT OVEN, EXTERIOR SIDES OF BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR STEAM TABLES AND FRYERS. STANDING WATER INSIDE OF FIRST FLOOR PASTRIES COOLER BOTTOM SHELF, WASTE WATER AND DEAD INSECTS IN BASEMENT UNUSED STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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. GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP NOTED ON FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENTS PREP AREAS BETWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLES, DEAD INSECTS IN SUMP PUMP ROOM AND UNDER SEATS IN BASEMENT'S DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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. MISSING GOUT AND TILES TRAPPING FOOD DEBRIS AND WASTE WATER IN BASEMENT PREP AN BAR AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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. BROKEN AND MISSING WALL BASE TILES IN BASEMENT'S PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OF DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAKY PIPES UNDER BASEMENT'S 3 COMP SINK, PREP SINK AND UNDER ICE BIN DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED 3 FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

SEP 17

2010

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 10

2010

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS INSPECTION FOR DESCRIPTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS INSPECTION FOR DESCRIPTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS INSPECTION FOR DESCRIPTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS INSPECTION FOR DESCRIPTION.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

REFER TO PREVIOUS INSPECTION FOR DESCRIPTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS INSPECTION FOR DESCRIPTION.

MAY 24

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND PREP COOLER AT 58.6F IN THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN WHERE PERISHABLES ARE STORED, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST FAX A TAG REMOVAL REQUEST WHEN READY.

Critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND 5LBS OF DELI HAM AT 54.6F, 3LBS TURKEY AT 56.8 STORED IN PREP COOLER IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO STORE COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER.FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $15.00

Minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST SORE PLASTIC FORKS AND SPOONS... PROTECTED FROM CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION NEXT TO TAKE OUT STATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PREP COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR, NOT CLOSING TIGHTLY, RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN SHELVS, COUNTER TOPS, IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED.

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 NOT CLEAN BEHIND PREP TABLES AND COOLERS, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR BSMT EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLUTTER NOTED IN BASEMENT FIXTURE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE.

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