Chicago
44
BEAT

Mullen'S Bar & Grill

7301 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60645 · West Ridge · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
44/100

Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record

Inspections
18
11 passed
Last Inspected
2025-05-13
Pass Rate
61%
6 failures
Score
44/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-05-13)
Failed 6 inspections (2024, 2022, 2022...)
Sanitation issues found across 55 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 9 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 55×
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Other serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
Chemical Safety minor
2025-05-13 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 5
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS, FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER AND WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.----EXTERIOR OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

serious Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING, FLOORS NOTED WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA, UNDER AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAPS.----MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL- UNUSED DIRTY COOKING...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OFFICE FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE OR REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM OFFICE FLOOR.

2024-09-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

PREP AREA 2-DOOR STAND UP COOLER AND 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER UNDER GRILL RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE COOLERS.

2024-09-06 Fail Canvass
4
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE. ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DIS...

minor Sanitation

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

PREP AREA 2-DOOR STAND UP COOLER AND 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER UNDER GRILL RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE COOLERS.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BAR HANDWASH SINK PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BAR HANDWASH SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRYERS.

2023-04-25 Pass Canvass
1
minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2022-08-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2022-08-09 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 10
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

: 5-203.11-- FOUND NO HAND SINK BY DELI MEAT SLICING MACHINE, STAND MIXER, DOUGH MAKER PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK AT SAID LOCATION WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030C.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-601.11(A) Inspector Comments: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO ICE FOR CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS OF THE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIO...

minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B)-- BROKEN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE GLASS DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14-- SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE A REACH-IN COOLER. MUST STORE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

: 3-304.12-- ICE SCOOPS AT BAR BINS AND AT ICE MACHINE FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED WITH HANDLES INSIDE THE ICE AND ON TOP OF THE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR SCOOPS.

minor Sanitation

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

: 4-204.12-- MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL ICE BINS AT THE BAR.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

: 4-602.13-- MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE DISH MACHINE. 4-601.11(B)-- FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER AND WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.----EXTERIOR OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS....

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15-- EXTREMELY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST INCREASE WATER PRESSURE.

serious Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11-- FLOORS NOTED WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA, BEHIND THE MEAT SLICER, AT THE ICE MACHINE, UNDER AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAPS.----MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 6-501.114-- UN...

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4)-- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4-30-19 REPORT #2286031 NOT CORRECTED.#57- FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE'. MUST PROVIDE.#58- ALL FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVID...

2022-08-05 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 17
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP LOCATED AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION.

critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO HOT WATER AT THE SERVER STATION HAND WASHING SINK. WATER TEMPERATURE WAS NOTED AT 67.6F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AND NO GREATER THAN 120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HAND SINK BY DELI MEAT SLICING MACHINE, STAND MIXER, DOUGH MAKER PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK AT SAID LOCATION WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030C.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO ICE FOR CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS OF THE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED ASSORTED PREPARED TCS READY-TO-EAT FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE OR SOME WITH NO DATES AND PREPARATION DATE LONGER THAN SEVEN DAYS. FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN WINGS, CEVICHE, AND DAIRY-BASED SAUCES. ALL ...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE COOKS LINE TWO-DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER NOTED RANGING BETWEEN 45.9F TO 53.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A CONSISTENT TEMPERATURE OF 4...

minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

BROKEN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE GLASS DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE A REACH-IN COOLER. MUST STORE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS AT BAR BINS AND AT ICE MACHINE FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED WITH HANDLES INSIDE THE ICE AND ON TOP OF THE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR SCOOPS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL ICE BINS AT THE BAR.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE DISH MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER AND WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.----EXTERIOR OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

EXTREMELY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST INCREASE WATER PRESSURE.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNUSED DIRTY COOKING EQUIPMENT STORED IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NOTED WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA, BEHIND THE MEAT SLICER, AT THE ICE MACHINE, UNDER AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAPS.----MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4-30-19 REPORT #2286031 NOT CORRECTED.#57- FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE'. MUST PROVIDE.#58- ALL FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUN...

2019-04-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD.(HANDLES CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HAND SINK BY DELI MEAT SLICING MACHINE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030C. MUST PROVIDE.

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND PREPARED FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.PRIORTY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND FOOD NOT DISCLOSED INSIDE MENU THAT IS SOLD UNDERCOOKED.(BURGERS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005 MUST PROVIDE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED FOR ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

2018-06-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2018-06-20 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS MADE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 FRUIT FLIES IN UNCLEAN AREA BEHIND WALK IN COOLER AND NEAR SODA SYRUPS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND ELIMINATE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF STAND UP FREEZER WITH EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GASKETS ON 2 DOOR REACH COOLER CLOSEST TO DISH MACHINE TORN. MUST REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FRYERS INSIDE AND EXTERIOR NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED SIDES OF STOVE NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD FLOOR IN BEER WALK IN COOLER WITH FLOOR IN DISREPAIR AS YOU ENTER WALK IN. MUST REPAIR FLOOR. MUST RESTORE RAW WOOD FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF ...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE CONTAINING SLICER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN WALL. OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING OF BEER WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN WITH DIRT/MILDEW. CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FAN GUARDS ON WALK IN COOLER UNCLEA...

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN BEER COOLER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED BEHIND WALK IN COOLER. MOP BUCKETS AND MOPS NEED TO BE STORED PROPERLY TO DETER INSECT BREEDING GROUNDS. OBSERVED CLUTTER BEHIND WALK IN COOLER. MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER BEHIND WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED UNUS...

2017-05-04 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 FRUIT FLIES IN UNCLEAN AREA BEHIND WALK IN COOLER AND NEAR SODA SYRUPS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND ELIMINATE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CARDBOARD LINER ON SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIALS MAY BE USED.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED FLOORS UNDER HOT LINE EQUIPMENT AND WORK TABLES IN THE KITCHEN NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAIMED

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MISSING CEILING TILES OVER BEER WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CEILING PANELS.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN SANITIZER OR SLEEVE.

2016-08-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE FOLLOWING COOLERS; SMALL PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE LARGE 2-DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. WALK IN COOLER IN REAR. ALSO, EXCESSIVE RUST ON RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, AND ON MOST STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN/...

2016-08-16 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 12
serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN REAR, WITH PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL, LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE AND CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREA. DISCONTINUE USE UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-0...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED OUTSIDE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1506744, DATED 10/13/15. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #33; Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, n...

minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. SUGAR, FLOUR. ETC. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE FOLLOWING COOLERS; SMALL PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE LARGE 2-DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. WALK IN COOLER IN REAR. ALSO, EXCESSIVE RUST ON RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, AND ON MOST STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN/...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN; MOUNTED KNIFE RACKS IN REAR PREP. STOVE, GRILL, FRYER. INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE. THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS BEHIND THE BAR ARE NOT CLEAN. SODA NOZZLES AND NOZZLE HOLDERS N...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; PREP, REAR STORAGE. MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE. FOUL SMELL COMING FROM SAID FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; BOTH MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED LIGHTS MISSING IN THE PREP AREA AND ON THE SIDE OF THE PREMISES WHERE THE DART BOARDS ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE BEHIND THE BAR (ON THE NORTH WEST CORNER BEHIND THE BAR). DRAIN STOPPERS NEEDED FOR 2-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED LINENS NOT STORED PROPERLY IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED STAFF NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING OR PREPPING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

2015-10-13 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning. Kitchen rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipmeny not clean, need cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen storage area under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

minor Sanitation

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

Walls, ceiling in kitchen prep area, and storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

2014-04-03 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND DELIME.

minor Facility Condition

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

FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

2013-04-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DEBRIS, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,

2013-04-11 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:AIR TEMP OF 48.7F TO 53.3F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE SAID UNIT: COOKED RICE,COLESLAW SLICE TOMATOES,COOKED GROUND BEEF,ETC.LEFT SIDE DOOR IS BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR / RE...

critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR: COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 53.3F,COOKED GROUND BEEF AT TEMP OF 50.9F,SLICE TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 51.9F,COLESLAW AT TEMP OF 53.1F, HUMMUS AT TEMP OF 51.9F;ALSO FO...

serious Facility Condition

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-22-2011, REPORT #596278 #32-WIRE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE PREP REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF...

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARDS ARE USED ON SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR WITH ICE BUILD-UP AROUND THE DOOR,ALSO RUBBER GASKET IS BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE(TOP AND ICE BIN)WITH MINERAL BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UNIT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DEBRIS, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,SHELVES, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER,CORNERS,ALONG BASEBOARD WALL AND BEHIND THE WALK-IN COOLER(EAST SIDE),INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PIECES OF CARDBOARD WITH DUST BUILD-UP HANGING FROM VENT COVER ABOVE THE PREP LINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT COVER AND REMOVE DIRTY CARDBOARD,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BLACK SUBSTANCE ON WALL BY THE DISH M...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CRACKED CEILING ABOVE THE PREP TRAY LINE, ALSO BUBBLED UP AND STAINED CEILING ABOVE THE METAL RACK IN STORAGE AREA( WEST SIDE).

minor Facility Condition

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

VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29

2011-06-22 Pass Canvass
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minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN THE STORAGE AREA NEEDS A LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT. ALSO ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MUST HAVE A LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT.(NOTED ALL FOOD CONTAINERS HA...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILT UP AND MAINTAIN. RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE PREP REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. WIRE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL UNDERNEATH THE SHELVE ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

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

CRACKED FLOOR TILES UNDER THE 2 COMPT SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. STANDING WATER BEHIND THE SHED OUTSIDE. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR INSIDE THE OUTSIDE SHED. ALL BOXED FOODS /ST...

minor Sanitation

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

DAMAGED CEILING IN THE DINING AREA CLOSE TO THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

minor Facility Condition

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

CRACKED/BURNED OUT LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOKING AREA AND PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD.

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Quang Noodle
95
Mcdonalds Restaurant
66
Candlelight
53
Chop Touhy
18
Mawa Paradise

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