NOV 5
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MCCORMICK & SCHMICK'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT.
BEAT. 39/100
1 E WACKER DR · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 5, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 4 of 24 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
24
15 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
108
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Aug 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED MULTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM AUGUST, SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER 2025 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR IMPROPERLY SANTIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM CHLORINE. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 11/6/2025 OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR REPAIRED AND SANITIZING PROPERLY AT 100PPM CHLORINE AFTER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47.8-57.4F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, RICE(54.5-57.4-F), DICED TOMATOES(47.8F), CHEESE(52.6-56.3), SALAD MIX(52.9F), SOYBEANS(51.6F), ARGULA(54.5F), CHOCOLATE DESSERT(53.4F) AND RAW EGGS IN SHELL(53.1F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $50 WEIGHING 11LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING SOME ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON TWO MENU STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK TO MENU IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAB BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENUS STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 11/6/2025, OBSERVED ASTERISK ADDED TO ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND OBSERVED DISCLOSURE ADDED TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 58.5F IN PANTRY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 11/6/2025 OBSERVED ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PANTRY PREP AREA REPAIRED AND AT PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 35.4F AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
DEC 92024PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 9
2024
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE END OF GRILL LINE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SCOOP AND SPOON STORED IN WELL WITH STAGNANT WATER IN THE SALAD/DESSERT STATION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP UTENSILS STORED IN RUNNING WATER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
OCT 62023PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 6
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Obstructed hand wash sink at bar area, found utensils kept in hand sink, instructed to keep sink from any obstruction. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
NOV 92022PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
NOV 9
2022
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SEASONINGS, SALT AND CHOCOLATE, BREAD CRUMBS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT BY THE SECOND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED 3 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
OCT 312022FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 31
2022
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SEASONINGS, SALT AND CHOCOLATE, BREAD CRUMBS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 50-70 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED THROUGH OUT DISH ROOM,BAR AREA AND UTILITY AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT BY THE SECOND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED 3 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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JUN 12021PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 1
2021
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT BAR NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
BULK FOOD CONTAINER ( FLOUR ) NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
CLEAN CUTTING BOARD STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLEAN UTENSILS STORED OFF FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
NOV 52020PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
NOV 5
2020
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO THE 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER ON THE HOT SERVICE PREP LINE WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM STOVE IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE COMPARTMENTS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN REAR OFFICE, HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND IN SERVER STATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
SEP 242019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 24
2019
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-904.13 OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE AT ALL DINING TABLES (INDOOR AND OUTDOOR PATIO). INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PRESET TABLEWARE (UTENSILS AND GLASSWARE) SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED, OR SET TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL AND MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER NEAREST THE HANDSINK ON THE HOT SERVICE PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO THE 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER NEAREST THE HANDSINK ON THE HOT SERVICE PREP LINE WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
SEP 192019FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 19
2019
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING WASHBOWL HANDSINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER:EMPLOYEE WASHROOM (SINGLE WASHBOWL SINK AT 64.4F), MEN'S WASHROOM (TWO SINKS BETWEEN 63F AND 65F) AND IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM (THREE SINKS BETWEEN 62F - 75F ). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND NOW ALL SINKS ARE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 102F - 105F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE AT ALL DINING TABLES (INDOOR AND OUTDOOR PATIO). INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PRESET TABLEWARE (UTENSILS AND GLASSWARE) SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED, OR SET TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER NEAREST THE HANDSINK ON THE HOT SERVICE PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO THE 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER NEAREST THE HANDSINK ON THE HOT SERVICE PREP LINE WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITHOUT TOILET TISSUE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A SUPPLY OF TOILET TISSUE MUST BE AVAILABLE AT EACH TOILET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 302018PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 30
2018
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
GASKET AT THE ICE MAKER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
SEP 212018PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 21
2018
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
5-402.15 minor leak under main kitchen hand wash, instructed to repair.
APR 22018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 2
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SODA GUN HOLDER MISSING DRAIN LINE AT BAR AREA., INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE BINS AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF ICE CUBES.
JUN 152017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 15
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED SHELVES WITH RUST LOCATED IN THE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS WITH STANDING WATER BY THE SALAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER. OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS BEING STORED INSIDE OF ICE BINS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 82017FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 8
2017
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOLES AND UNABLE TO CLOSE FULLY SO THAT DUMPSTER LID IS TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DUMPSTER LID AND KEEP DUMPSTER LIDS TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED SHELVES WITH RUST LOCATED IN THE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS WITH STANDING WATER BY THE SALAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER. OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS BEING STORED INSIDE OF ICE BINS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 52016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 5
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around ice machine in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris/grease, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Counter, and reach in cooler in bar area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear storage shelving/racks in rear kitchen areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment in kitchen prep areas not clean, had excess debris build up, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in front bar area need re-grouting. floors in bar area by dish machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ceiling in rear kitchen area that had exposed plaster, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Damaged/broken light shield in rear kitchen prep area by walk in cooler, shall be replaced.
JUL 122016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 12
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Above violation still remaining( Walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Above violation still remaining(Ceiling in rear kitchen areas had peeling paint, hole, gaps, shall be repaired/sealed. Missing ceiling tile in rear kitchen area, shall be provided).
JUL 52016FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 5
2016
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Found/observed front entrance/exit revolving door not rodent proofed. door had gaps on bottom of door ranging from 1inch, to 1/1/2 inch on bottom of doors, also observed live fruit flies 15 (gnats) in rear premises, Citation issued 7-38-020. Serious violation.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food item in walk in cooler.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards that had deep cuts, in kitchen prep areas, shall be repaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink, 2 compartment sink. exposed hand sinks, and dish machine in kitchen prep areas, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior)not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease/dirt build up,need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ceiling in rear kitchen areas had peeling paint, hole, gaps, shall be repaired/sealed. Missing ceiling tile in rear kitchen area, shall be provided.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing light shields in rear kitchen areas, shall be provided.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Mop sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
OCT 72015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 7
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL 3 DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD-UP. ALSO MUST CLEAN FRONT AND SIDE OF THE COOKING STOVES AT SAME AREA TO REMOVE SAME. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MOST REAR SHELVING RACK IN THE PROCUDE WALK-IN ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REGROUT FLOOR AT THE MAIN HOT KITCHEN LINE AND AT THE FRONT BAR IN FRONT OF THE DISH MACHINE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE CEILING AT EXHAUST HOOD OVER THE STOVE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN LINE AND THE WALLS BELOW IT TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GREASE DEBRI.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT BOTH MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILETS SO AS TO FLUSH MORE ADEQUATELY.
AUG 292014PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 29
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROEPR COOLING TEMPERATURE, FOUND PREP COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 63.4F, COOLER IS AT MAIN PREP LINE USED FOR PERISHABLE STORAGE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND ABOUT 5 LBS OF COOKED CRAB MEAT AT 61.5F, 2 LBS OF FISH RAW AT 60.5F, 2 LBS OF SALSA AT 60.5F ALL FOOD WERE STORED IN SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE SUCH FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $100.
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
NO HAND SOAP NO PAPER TOWELS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND TRAYS OF RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE TRAYS OF RAW FISH AND BEEF IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE FOODS ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ICE MAKER IN POOR REPAIR, LEAKING WATER OVER ICE, DOOR TRACKS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR SURFACES OF SODA DISPENSERS AT BAR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 162014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 16
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND 3 GALLONS OF CLAM CHOWDER SOUP IN WALK-IN COOLER AT 51.6F, SOUP STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE IN A LARGE PLASTIC TUB WITH A TIGHT COVER. INSTRUCTED TO COOL DOWN HOT FOOD PROPERLY AND HOLD AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A). SOUP DISCARDED VALUED AT $60.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN AT THE TRACKS OF SLIDING DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CONDENSATION NOTED AT WALK-IN COOLER LIGHT FIXTURE, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.
AUG 132013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 13
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE GRIDDLE ON THE SAUTEE STATION SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL KITCHEN FLOORS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE BUILDUP UNDER HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST ADJUST TEMPERATURE VALVE AT LADIES RESTROOM. ALSO MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ONE OF THREE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM (HAND SINK ON THE LEFT SIDE AS YOU WALK IN).
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST DECLUTTER HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR SO AS TO HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST HAVE ALL ICE SCOOPERS ON PREMISES AT ICE BOXES AND ICE MACHINE PROPERLY STORED AT THE SCOOPER HOLDER OR AT AN ICE SCOOPER HOLDING RECEPTACLE AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 122012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 12
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, OBSERVED A GRAY FILM ON SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR TILES MISSING GROUT THROUGH OUT KITCHEN AREA, MISSING TILES AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
MAY 52011PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 5
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO HAND SOAP PROVIDE AT ANY OF THE SINKS AT THE BAR PREP AREA WHERE FRESH ORANGE JUICE IS SQUEEZED, CONDIMENTS LIKE CHERRY AND OLIVES ARE HANDLED WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL TIMES AND ENFORCE HAND WASHING FOR EMPLOYEES.
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. LOOSE CAULKING AT WALK-IN COOLER CEILING NOTED, GREASE BUILD-UP AT SIDE OF VENTILATION HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 112010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
AUG 11
2010
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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. CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ELEVATED OFF FLOOR BY AT LEAST 6 INCHES.
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. SODA DISPENSER GUN AT BAR AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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. HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON VENTILATION HOOD INTERIOR SURFACES, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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. KITCHEN'S FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING GROUT THROUGH OUT KITCHEN FLOOR, FLOOR DRAINS FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS NEXT TO MAIN PREP LINE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WALLS AND CEILING, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE A REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER TO ALL COOLERS KEPT IN THE WARMEST PART AND MONITORED.
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