SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MCM PUB & LIQUORS.

BEAT. 24/100

3906-3910 N CICERO AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 14, 2025 · passed

Failed 8 of 25 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
25
14 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 8 failed
VIOLATIONS
130
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Feb 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 14
2025
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS AND AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MAY 12
2025
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS AND AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKS UP INTO ADJACENT COMPARTMENTS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN CENTER COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SINK SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

OCT 7
2024
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON PREP SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL FOIL AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED MUTIPLE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ONSITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO MAINTAIN COMPLAINCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ONSITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.

APR 21
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-204.16 OBSERVED THE COLD PLATE AND BEVERAGE LINES STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN AT THE BACK BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE COLD PLATE AND BEVERAGE LINES CANNOT BE IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE PREP AREA WITH NO END CAPS ON THE ENDS OF THE LIGHT FIXTURES AND SHIELDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

APR 14
2023
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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

OBSERVED THE COLD PLATE AND BEVERAGE LINES STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN AT THE BACK BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE COLD PLATE AND BEVERAGE LINES CANNOT BE IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE PREP AREA WITH NO END CAPS ON THE ENDS OF THE LIGHT FIXTURES AND SHIELDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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OCT 28
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 6
2021
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND (2) BAR.

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

4-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE REAR MEN'S WASHROOM.

JUL 27
2021
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND (2) BAR.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE PRODUCE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR ETC)

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

INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES AND VENT COVER OF PRODUCE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MECHANICAL VENT COVER INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN REAR AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE REAR MEN'S WASHROOM.

MINORFacility Condition
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2345960 ISSUED ON 11-20-19 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED #47 - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN SPLASH GUARD FOR REAR BAR AREA AND TO MAINTAIN. #47 - OBSERVED TORN GASKETS INSIDE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM GRILL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS. #56 - MISSING END CAPS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA SHOWED TO MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #57 - FOUND (3) FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UP TO DATE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED (12-03-19) ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B) NO CITATION ISSUED

DEC 3
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SOUPS ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN SPLASH GUARD FOR REAR BAR AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS INSIDE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM GRILL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS. -

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING END CAPS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA SHOWED TO MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND (3) FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UP TO DATE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

NOV 20
2019
FAILED
18 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SOUPS ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. –

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS UNDERNEATH STOCK SHELFS IN THE LIQUOR RETAIL STORE FRONT AREA AND ON LOWER SHELFS BEHIND FRONT COUNTERS IN SAME AREA SHOWED MANAGER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND RECCOMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A), CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN SPLASH GUARD FOR REAR BAR AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS INSIDE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM GRILL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS. -

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SHELFS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS INCLUDING BEER COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND HAND SINK SLOW DRAINING IN KITCHEN AREA.MUST REPAIR AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST TO 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON WALLS/CEILINGS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN KITCHEN PREP/COOKING AREA AND FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN (2) BAR AREA, IN LIQUOR RETAIL STORE FRONT AREA AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENING ON FLOOR UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELFS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING END CAPS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA SHOWED TO MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND (3) FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UP TO DATE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. -

MAR 8
2018
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 6
2018
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

FOUND WASTEWATER (DIRTY BLACK WITH FOOD DEBRIS) STILL BACKING-UP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

FOUND RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS STILL THROUGHOUT PREMISES ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, IN FOOD PREP AREA, BEHIND 2 BARS AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE STILL NOT CLEAN WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (BLACK SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

SERIOUSOther
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED PROPERLY. WATER SEEPING IN BETWEEN MIDDLE DIVIDERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PROPERLY. NO PLUMBERS PUTTY ALLOWED. MUST BE WELDED SMOOTHLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REACH IN AND UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION NEEDS LABELS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS INCLUDING BEER COOLERS BEHIND (2) BAR.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES (PREP/COOKING AREA, 2 BARS, STORAGE AREA). SHELVINGS INSIDE ALL COOLERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN (2) BAR AREA, IN RETAIL AREA OF STORE FRONT,UNDER THE REFRIGERATION IN THE STORE AREA ALL CORNERS,WALK IN COOLER.-----------INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT BAR ARE THIS IS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS AND THE HOLE BY THE ICE BIN AREA..

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED SO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR BAR AREA.

MAR 2
2018
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

FOUND WASTEWATER (DIRTY BLACK WITH FOOD DEBRIS) BACKING-UP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

FOUND OVER 300 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS IN FOOD PREP AREA, OVER 100 DROPPINGS IN (2) BAR AREA AND OVER 100 DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND ALSO OVER 50 LIVE ANTS IN REAR BAR AREA.------- FOUND DEAD MOUSE IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.----------FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH 1/2 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS.---------FOUND NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

SERIOUSOther
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED PROPERLY. WATER SEEPING IN BETWEEN MIDDLE DIVIDERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PROPERLY. NO PLUMBERS PUTTY ALLOWED. MUST BE WELDED SMOOTHLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2049276 ISSUED ON 04-25-2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #32 - DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR AND MAINTAIN. #33 - CLEAN,REMOVE THE DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE COCA COLA COOLER AND MAINTAIN. #34 - CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOLERS IN THE LIQUORS AREA AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM AND MAINTAIN. #35 - DUST ACCUMULATED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN, REMOVED DUST AND MAINTAIN. #36 - MISSING END CAPS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULB IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 07/25/2017 #40 - PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN THE SMALL COOLER WITH VEGETABLES. #45 - MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. (MANAGER STATED THEY ALL HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE) BUT I DID NOT SEE ANY PROOF.

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

ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REACH IN AND UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION NEEDS LABELS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND 2 BARS.-------INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR TOP SURFACE OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.----------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT/REPLACE RUSTY RACKS/SHELVINGS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.IN THE TWO BAR AREAS,INSIDE OF COOLER WITH A PUDDLE OF WATER INSIDE UNIT.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS INCLUDING BEER COOLERS BEHIND (2) BAR.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES (PREP/COOKING AREA, 2 BARS, STORAGE AREA). SHELVINGS INSIDE ALL COOLERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN (2) BAR AREA, IN RETAIL AREA OF STORE FRONT,UNDER THE REFRIGERATION IN THE STORE AREA ALL CORNERS,WALK IN COOLER.-----------INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT BAR ARE THIS IS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS AND THE HOLE BY THE ICE BIN AREA..

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.--------INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR INOPERABLE CEILING VENT INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM IN REAR BAR AREA.---------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.1ST BAR IN REAR THE FAUCET IS BEING HELD BY WHITE TOWEL. NEEDS TO REPLACE OR FIX.

APR 25
2017
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLEAN,REMOVE THE DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE COCA COLA COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOLERS IN THE LIQUORS AREA AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

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

DUST ACCCUMULATED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN, REMOVED DUST AND MAINTAIN.

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

MISSING END CAPS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULB IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN THE SMALL COOLER WITH VEGETABLES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. (MANAGER STATED THEY ALL HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE) BUT I DID NOT SEE ANY PROOF.

JUN 3
2016
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 27
2016
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Found black slimy mold like substance in several areas of upper interior of ice machine. Found small amount of orange mold like substance on lower interior of ice machine. Must remove, clean, sanitize and maintain. (Ice machine turned off until can be serviced.) Serious violation. 7-38-005(a).

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

Found tin foil used as a liner on grill. Instructed to remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain.

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

Found grease build up in lower interior of fryer. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Vents in customer restrooms have dust build up. Must remove, clean and maintain.

NOV 18
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS. CRACKED/BROKEN SPLASH GUARD BEING REPAIRED WITH TAPE AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE REPLACED.

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

CRACKED/CHIPPING FLOOR AT THE BAR ICE BIN AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. WHITE UNKNOWN POWDER ALONG BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT BAR AND KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FLOORS.

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHES MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER/EMPLOYEES.

JAN 27
2015
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 20
2015
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPest Activity
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 6-18-14 NOT CORRECTED. #32- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT GREASE BOX LID/TOP WITH RUST BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.---------MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND . #33-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER AND LOWER PANEL AND SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR.#34- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND BAR ESPECIALLY BEHIND BEER COOLER AND MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. #36-INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS ABOVE ICE MACHINE/REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA.----------LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.#38-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.#43-NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

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

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND METAL RACK SHELVING WITH STORED CLEAN DISHES AND UTENSILS.

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

MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILE WITH POOLING WATER UNDER THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK.

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

CRACKED AND PEELING WALL CAULKING AT THE MENS WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MUST REPLACE/RESEAL.

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

INTERIOR KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 18
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG CHICKEN, BEEF, HOT AND COLD SANDWICHES ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT GREASE BOX LID/TOP WITH RUST BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.---------MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER AND LOWER PANEL AND SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND BAR ESPECIALLY BEHIND BEER COOLER AND MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE..

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS ABOVE ICE MACHINE/REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA.----------LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

NOV 5
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOOD ITEMS IN FREEZER ARE NOT LABELED. NEED TO LABEL FOOD ITEMS IN REACH IN FREEZER.

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

COLD HOLDB UNIT IN PREP AREA HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME ON THE EXTERIOR. NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NEED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR THE COOKS.

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

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHICE HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME. NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.

JUN 27
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Racks in walk-in cooler are rusty . MU8T PROVIDE NEW RACKS IN PREP AREA.

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

VENT IN WALK IN COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLER HAS BUILD UP OF DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

AUG 21
2012
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly labeled/dated in reach in cooler, must date and label food items in reach in cooler.

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

Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, or replaced.

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

Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning.

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

Celing tiles in woman's bathroom not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Missing light shields in rear storage areas shall be provided.

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), exhaust canopy not clean, needs cleaning.

DEC 3
2010
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Foods in coolers not properly labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

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

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

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

Ice bins not properly covered. Instructed to provided covers over ice bin.

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

Sinks, cooking equipment, storage shelves and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floor along wallbase and in corners not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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

Unnecessary articles stored in rear storage room. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean.

FEB 3
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

No certified food manager no premises when potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served soup at 192.3F. Instructed that a certified food manager must be premises and certificate must be posted at all times of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.

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

Exterior and interior of cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

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

Floor not maintained in storage area. Instructed to repair florr and detail clean.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Sink stoppers not provide at three comp sink. Instructed to provide sink stoppers.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Ice scoop stored on top of machine. Instructed to store inside sanitize container.

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