SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MONK'S PUB.

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205-207 W LAKE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 30, 2025 · passed

16 of 21 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
21
16 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
75
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Feb 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 30
2025
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 5
2024
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 29
2024
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

Employees open drink cup placed above food prep area at kitchen, instructed to keep away.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Non functional hand wash sink found at bare area, both handles are stripped. only one hand wash sink available at bar area. Instructed manager to provide a hand wash sink that is in good repair at bar area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Shelf not clean above food prep area, dust and unnecessary items stored, instructed to remove and maintain.

MINOROther
53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Employees personal items "hats" stored at dry food shelf, instructed to separate.

NOV 29
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER LOCATED NEAR THE REAR ICE MACHINE IN THE DISH AREA BEING STORED ON THE WALL WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. ALSO OBSERVED, THE THREE ICE SCOOPERS IN THE FRONT BAR AREA FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED ON TOP OF THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

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

OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE LEFT CORNER WALL/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 27
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND HOOD FILTERS FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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DEC 19
2022
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH A BLACK AND PINK UNKNOWN MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND REMINDER. FOUND NO DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK OR FOOTNOTE STATING THAT BURGERS AND SUNNY SIDE UP EGGS ARE "COOKED TO ORDER" OR "SERVED UNDERCOOKED". INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

SERIOUSSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND HOOD FILTERS FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 28
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD CONTAINER ( SUGAR ) NOT LABELED , INSTRUICTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 29
2020
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS FOR BETTER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ON THE CEILING IN THE DRY STORAGE ARE #1. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

OCT 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS :5 LBS MARINATED CHICKEN INTERNAL TEMP OF 46 F, 6 LBS HAMBURGER BEEF PATTY'S INTERNAL TEMP 47 F,2 LBS FISH TILAPIA INTERNAL TEMP 47 F,3 LBS COOKED SALMON INTERNAL TEMP 46.5 F, SLICED TOMATOES INTERNAL TEMP 50 F, (PRIORITY 7-38-005) CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR USE RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

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

NO SPLASH GUARD IN FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN WARM WATER TEMP 105 F ,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE),IN FOOD HANDLE NOT TOUCHING FOOD AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED USE OF UNWRAPPED STRAWS IN BAR AREA.SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED,DISPLAYED AND DISPENSED SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES IS PREVENTED

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE BOTH STAND UP COOLER DOOR IN KITCHEN . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM ALL EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

APR 26
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED LOWER WALLS BEHIND BAR NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN. ALSO MISSING CEILING TILES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM ABOVE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.

JUN 1
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOUND GREASE BUILD-UP AT THE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT CEILING OF THE EXHAUST CANOPY IN THE KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK TO PROPERLY SET-UP FOR WASHING,RINSING AND SANITIZING.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

FOUND 2 NON-CALIBRATED LONG STEM THERMOMETERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE WORKING AND CALIBRATED LONG STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE.

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

FOUND BOTTLES OF CLEANING SOLUTIONS IN THE CLEANING STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTTLES OF CLEANING SOLUTION PROPELY LABELED AT ALL TIMES.

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

FOUND WASH CLOTHS ON TOP ON PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIXING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES UNTIL USED.

DEC 22
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FAN GUARDS NEED CLEANING,(DUSTY) INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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

COLD WATER FAUCET LEAKY AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR.

MAY 31
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

BROWN WOOD SHELVES BEHIND BAR ,EXTERIOR OF COOLERS BEHIND BAR NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING AROUND MOP SINK AREA.MUST REPAIR.

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

LOWER WALLS UNDER DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AND BROWN WOOD WALLS AT BAR.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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

LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AND HOT WATER HANDLE OF 3-COMP SINK AT BAR IN POOR REPAIR( LEVER HANDLE LOOSE).MUST REPAIR.

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

OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINED,(IE MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED,DUST PANS STORED UNCLEAN).MUST INVERT MOPS AND CLEAN /MAINTAIN ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT.

JAN 5
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST PROPERLY STORE MULIT-USE UTENSILS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND A TONG HAND OVER THE MOP SINK HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE.

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

MUST REPAIR THE WALL AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE SODA DISPENSING BOXES ON THE DRY STORAGE AREA. THE WALL IS IN POOR CONDITION CRACKED AND BROKEN FROM THE MIDDLE PORTION TO THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE WALL. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.

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

MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRI AND DEAD INSECTS FROM THE LIGHT SHILD COVERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AND THE BASE AT THE EXTENSION ARM ON THE FAUCET AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.ALSO MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE MOP SINK.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER'S ON STAFF AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 16
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP.

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN POP SYRUP STORAGE AREA, UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND IN PREP AREA.

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

LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

JUN 9
2014
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP FOR HANDWASHING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK(S) BEHIND FRONT BAR. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

ICE FOR DRINKS STORED IN ICE BINS BEHIND BAR AT FRONT NOT PROTECTED, OPENED AND EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS. MUST PROTECT AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

INVERT DISHES STORED ON RACK IN DISH MACHINE AREA TO PROTECT AGAINST THE ELEMENTS.

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

MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN AREA NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK BEHIND BAR NEXT TO ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP.

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN POP SYRUP STORAGE AREA, UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND IN PREP AREA.

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

LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

JUL 22
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED RUBBER GASKETS ON 2 DOOR COOLER AND THE PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA, IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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

FOUND FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN BEER COOLER CRACKED AND MISSING TILES. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS, REAR POP SYRUP STORAGE AREA, BEHIND BAR AREA, DISH WASHING AREA, AND STORAGE ROOMS.

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

WALLS NEED DETAIL CLEANING BEHIND POP SYRUP BOXES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

JAN 6
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 AREA CUTTING BOARD SURFACE WITH DARK PITS (ALONG COOKLINE) AND STAND UP 2-COOR REACH IN PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GASKETS AND REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD.

MINORSanitation
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. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES BEHIND BAR COUNTER AND SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
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 FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.

MAR 28
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SEE REPORT DATED ON 02/04/11

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

SEE REPORT DATED ON 02/04/11

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

SEE REPORT DATED ON 02/04/11

FEB 15
2011
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 4
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. PREP REACH IN COOLER ALONG COOKLINE NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 46.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED. TICKET #H000063470 13.

CRITICALFood 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 THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 46.4 F AND 51.2 F- BEEF HAMBURGER PATTIES, DELI MEAT (HAM), BLUE CHEESE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. CITATION ISSUED. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. FOOD DISCARDED WEIGHT- 10 LBS, VALUED AT $125.00

MINORSanitation
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. REACH IN PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

MINORSanitation
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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES BEHIND BAR COUNTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN SHELVES.

MINORSanitation
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 STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES.

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