SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MR B'S INC.

EAT. 83/100

4242 N CENTRAL AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 3, 2026 · passed

16 of 22 inspections passed, with 9 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
22
16 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
102
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jul 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 3
2026
PASSED
0 violations
APR 8
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FRONT END OF OUTSIDE OIL TANK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 25
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA WHILE A LARGE EVENT WAS TAKING PLACE AND FOOD WAS BEING SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SOAP AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW BEEF STORED OVER COOKED BEEF ON STORING RACK IN WALK IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED RAW SALMON STORED ON TOP RACK OVER SALAD. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE CORRECTED ON SITE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN MEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM. MUST ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

JUN 13
2023
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (BANQUET KITCHEN AREAS,BARS,WASHROOMS).

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE DOORS WITH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM CENTER WHERE BOTH DOORS MEET.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT POTS AND PANS IN KITCHEN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND TO MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE BANQUET KITCHEN WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND TO MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE BANQUET KITCHEN PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AT BANQUET BAR AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INCLUDING BARS AND WALK-IN-COOLERS WITH DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN BANQUET KITCHEN PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES IN BANQUET KITCHEN PREP AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING DUST BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

MAY 20
2022
PASSED
0 violations
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AUG 31
2021
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11--OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11--OBSERVED FLOOR TILES NEED RE-GROUTING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDERNEATH THE PREP/ 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND UNDER AND AROUND IN FRONT OF THE DISHMACHINE ALSO,EXPOSED BRICK WALLS AT NORTH (2) BARS MUST SEAL EXPOSED BRICK WALLS SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13--OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING/FRYER EQUIPMENTS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND FLOORS AT BAR AREAS WITH BOTTLE CAPS AND DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114-- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE TOP OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER EXCESS BOXES AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS/GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11-- OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ABOVE THE PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND IN DRY STORAGE ROOM.MUST REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 10
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES NEED RE-GROUTING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDERNEATH THE PREP/ 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND UNDER AND AROUND IN FRONT OF THE DISHMACHINE ALSO,EXPOSED BRICK WALLS AT NORTH (2) BARS MUST SEAL EXPOSED BRICK WALLS SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING/FRYER EQUIPMENTS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND FLOORS AT BAR AREAS WITH BOTTLE CAPS AND DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE TOP OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER EXCESS BOXES AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ABOVE THE PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND IN DRY STORAGE ROOM.MUST REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS/GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2401798 DATED:09/29/2020 #58--FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. Dec 29, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

SEP 29
2020
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS BEHIND (4) BARS.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

SEP 25
2019
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 17
2019
FAILED
15 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT SINKS MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH TOWELS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON CHUTE OF ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT CLEAN AND SANITIZE CHUTE N INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND BIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING PROPER AMOUNT OF SANITIZER 0 PPM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CORRECT SO CHEMICAL STRENGTH REGISTERS AT 100 PPM PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON FOODS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DATE MARK FOODS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATIONS ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THREE LIVE ROACHES BY THE PIZZA OVEN AND FRUIT FLIES BY THE ICE MACHINES, COFFEE MACHINE,BAR AND CARRY-OUT AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED

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

NOTED ALUMINIUM FOIL UNDER BROILER .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED. CORE VIOLATION

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR OF HOT LINE EQUIPMENT GREASY AND DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT. CORE VIOLATION

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE KITCHEN CABINETS ARE GREASY AND DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINETS. CORE VIOLATION

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE,COFFEE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICES ON ALL THESE PIECES OF EQUIPMENT. CORE VIOLATION

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOMS WITHOUT LIDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR RECEPTACLES. CORE VIOLATION.

MINORPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GREASE BOX OUTSIDE ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON GROUND A FOODSOURCE FOR PESTS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b) CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GARBAGE ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH HOT LINE EQUIPMENT,COFFEE MACHINE,ICE MACHINE,REAR STORAGE AREA ANDAT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS CORE VIOLATION

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALL IN MEN'S RESTROOM WITH HOLE IN THE WALL.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR WALL. CORE VIOLATION

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHTS MISSING FROM THE BROILER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTS. CORE VIOLATION

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD GREASY AND HOOD FILTERS ALSO.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOT LINE HOOD. CORE VIOLATION

SEP 5
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY WITH CLEAN-UP KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAEMENT TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 14
2017
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUBBER GASKET OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE BROKEN BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 4 DOOR REACH IN COOLER FOR PIZZA. RUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS OF THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ONE OUT OF 3 HOT HANDLE OF THE FAUCET OF THE WASHBOWL SINKS IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CHOPPING BOARD. CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE BEER WALK IN COOLER UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND MAINTAIN.

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

HOOD/FILTER IN THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

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

DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK WITH HEAVY LEAK, MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

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

ALL FOOD SUPPLIES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE ALL FOOD SUPPLIES.

SEP 5
2017
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALChemical Safety
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

FOUND CLAMS AND MUSSELS WITHOUT TAG ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINERS IN THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL RAW SHELLFISH MUST HAVE A TAG ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER UNTIL IT IS ALL CONSUMED AND TAG MUST BE KEPT FOR THE NEXT 90 DAYS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005)B). MANAGER DISCARDED /DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $5.00 TOTAL 2 LBS.

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

FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER SURFACES WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM WITH WET BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE THE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL THE VIOLATION IS CORRECTED. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

RUBBER GASKET OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE BROKEN BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 4 DOOR REACH IN COOLER FOR PIZZA. RUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS OF THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ONE OUT OF 3 HOT HANDLE OF THE FAUCET OF THE WASHBOWL SINKS IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CHOPPING BOARD. CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE BEER WALK IN COOLER UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND MAINTAIN.

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

HOOD/FILTER IN THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BEHIND THE EXPOSED AND SINK WITH FOOD SPLASHED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK WITH HEAVY LEAK, MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

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

ALL FOOD SUPPLIES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE ALL FOOD SUPPLIES.

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

VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TOPS AND SIDE OF COOKING NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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

ATTACHED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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

OFFENSIVE ODORS COMING FROM FLOOR DRAIN BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THREE INSIDE COOLERS NOT CONSPICUOUS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE WHERE EASILY TO LOCATE,

FEB 11
2016
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 4
2016
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS DATED, 05/21/2015, REPORT #1546305, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 33 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF OVENS AND STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS BEHIND 4 BAR. 34 INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAM UNDERNEATH AND AROUND DISH MACHINE. 35 NOTED WALL TILES BEHIND DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR WITH LOOSE AND MISSING TILE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. 38 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND (4) BARS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

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

LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,

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

EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT PROPERLY STORED, MUST RESTRICT STORING ON FOOD PRODUCT, OR EQUIPMENT,

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

SMELLY ODORS COMING FROM FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND BAR BY DINING HALL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

MAY 21
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF OVENS AND STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS BEHIND 4 BAR.

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

INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAM UNDERNEATH AND AROUND DISH MACHINE.

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

NOTED WALL TILES BEHIND DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR WITH LOOSE AND MISSING TILE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND (4) BARS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUL 14
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
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 items in walk in cooler.

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, rear storage shelving/racks that had rust, shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, stoves, ovens not clean, not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning, rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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

Floor tiles that were damaged/broken underneath ovens, shall be replaced/repaired, floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Walls by exposed hand sink and mixers not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning. Damaged, missing ceiling tiles in dining area, shall be replaced/repaired.

FEB 21
2013
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Large mixer in kitchen prep area had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, rear storage shelving that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Non food contact surfaces of rear kitchen, rear storage shelving not clean, not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors in rear storage areas under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas shall be replaced, ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning, walls,that had peeling paint, exposed raw wood in storage rooms, shall be repaired.

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

Missing/damaged light shields in kitchen prep area, rear storage areas not clean, need cleaning, missing light shields in walk in cooler, rear storage area shall be provided.

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

Exhaust fans in employee's bathrooms in state of disrepair(broken), shall be repaired/replaced, exhaust vents(vetilation) not cleain kitchen prep area need detailed cleaning.

MINORPest 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.

JUN 20
2012
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND (4) BANQUET BARS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FLOOR TILES UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE BANQUET BAR.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE EMPLOYEE (WOMEN'S) TOILET ROOM.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND ON TOP OF LIQUOR ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

APR 18
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Ice bins not provided with covers or protected. Instructed to provide covers over all ice bins.

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

Soda gun holder not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floor-carpet in banquet dining areas not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

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

Drainline in installed on soda gun dispensers. Instructed to install drainlines on holders. Cold water not provided at two-three comaprtment sinks and hot water pressure low at third three compartment sink. Instructed to provide adequate hot and cold water at sinks.

JUL 26
2010
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. EXTERIOR BOTTOM COOLER UNCLEAN,FULL OF DUST ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MUST PROVIDE LID IN ICE BIN IN BAR AREA

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. GUN HOLDER IN BAR AREA MUST BE CLEAN ALL THE TIME;SHELVES IN PIZZA COOLER BECOMING RUSTY,MUST BE REPLACED; COOLER VENTS IN 2 DOOR COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; SHELVES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,\; CAN OPENER MUST BE CLEAN ALL THE TIME

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. BLACK MOLD ON WALLS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE REMOVED ,MUST CLEAN WALLS; DAMAGED WALL TILES IN DISHMACHINE AREA MUST BE REPLACED

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