SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MUSASHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT.

YOUR CALL. 72/100

6248 N CALIFORNIA AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 4, 2025 · passed

11 of 17 inspections passed, 2 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
11 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
78
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Oct 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 4
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON INSIDE KIMCHI STAND UP 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AROUND COOLER FAN. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF KIMCHI COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 30
2024
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REAR EXIT DOOR WITH GAP OF 1/4 TO 1/2" AT BOTTOM AND TOP OF SAID DOOR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO MINIMIZE PEST AND INSECT ENTRY

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.INSTRUCED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT PATERIAL

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPAIR FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMPARTMENT .HEAVILY LEAKING.ALSO PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT SAID SINK

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESS DEBRIS BEHIND AND AROUND GREASE TRAP IN THE KITCKEN.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

JUL 14
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS.MUST CLEAN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

MAR 3
2022
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.

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

FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER COUNTER IN THE BAR AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AT THE FRONT BAR AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE (2) WASHROOMS.

FEB 23
2021
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT BAR AND PREP HAND SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ANY EMPLOYEE WHO OBTAINS THEIR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

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MAR 29
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AT SITE PRESENTED BY PERSON IN CHARGE BUT NO COMPLETE 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

OBSERVED TCS SOUP WITH PORK MEAT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED IN LARGE POT (AROUND 10 LBS)IN THE REACH IN COOLER. TEMPERATURES OBSERVED TO BE 49 F. FOOD VALUED AT $60. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD & DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELLOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD WATER,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE)AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

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

MUST REPAIR DAMAGED DRAIN BOARD ON LEFT SIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN GASKET ON DOOR TO 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS FROM CEILING AND UTILITY LINES OVER BAR AREA

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING , DUST, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELD ON LIGHT BULBS OVER BAR AREA

SEP 19
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
15 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) MUST PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 ALL PREPARED FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED AND EXPIRATION DATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMOR ADVISORY WHICH INCLUDES A DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS PERTAINING TO THE CONSUMOR ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUE.

SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

8-201.13 MUST PROVIDE A HACCP PLAN FOR FERMENTED KIM CHEE PREPARED ON SITE.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12 MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR CHECKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

3-305.11 INADEQUATE LID FOR THE BULK RICE CONTAINER. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING LID TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.14 BULK RICE CONTAINER FOUND DIRTY, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

4-101.19 MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FOLLOWING: TALL REACH-IN COOLER, KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD, ALL KITCHEN WALLS AND SHELVING. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE FOR ALL.----MUST NOT HAVE RAW WOOD FOR STORAGE SHELVING ABOVE SERVER STATION OR THROUGHOUT THE BAR. ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-204.115(A) RESIDENTIAL DISH MACHINE ON PREMISES HAS NO GAUGE/TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. MUST PROVIDE A DISH MACHINE THAT PROVIDES A GAUGE TO REACH 180F IN THE FINAL RINSE OR A CHEMICAL FINAL RINSE. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR ALL WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING OF DISHES. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE. NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 BACK FLOW PREVENTOR NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAINED ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 WALL BASEBOARDS BEHIND THE STOVE AND UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-101.11 MISSING FLOOR TILES SURROUNDING THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13(A) MISSING COVING UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND OPEN GAP IN WALLS BETWEEN COVING AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST SEAL OPEN GAPS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING COVING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

6-202.11(B) MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB FOR THE LIGHT ABOVE THE REAR KITCHEN DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

JUL 27
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE.

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

NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN INSIDE THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 12
2017
PASSED
0 violations
APR 5
2017
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER TO HAVE GREASE ON TOP AND DRIPPING DOWN THE SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

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

NOTED ICE SCOOP ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE WITH NO HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR THE SCOOP.

JUN 29
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED STANDING FREEZER IN KITCHEN AT 25F NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 0F TO KEEP FOOD FROZEN. SOME ITEMS IN FREEZER WERE THAWED. ODOR COMING FROM FREEZER. ALL THAWED ITEMS APPEARED UNWHOLESOME AND WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. ALL WHOLESOME THOROUGHLY FROZEN ITEMS WERE TRANSFERED TO ADDITIONAL REACH IN CHEST FREEZERS. NONWORKING STANDING REACH IN FREEZER IN KITCHEN WAS TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

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

OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION IN CHEST FREEZER IN BAR AREA. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER IN STANDING REACH IN FREEZER LOCATED IN KITHCEN. REMOVE ALL SHELF LINER. OBSERVED GASKETS ON 2 DOOR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR TORN. MUST REPAIR TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SHELVES IN STANDING REACH IN FREEZER IN KITHCEN REAPIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. REMOVE ALL DUCT TAPE AND REPAIR SHELVES.

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING UNCLEAN: SHELVES WITHIN STANDING REACH IN FREEZER LOCATED IN KITHCEN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFIRGERATORS UNCLEAN WITH TOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR IN BAR AREA IN DISREAPIR. REPAIR FLOOR IN BAR AREA.

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

OBSERVED ATTACHED VENTS IN CEILINGS OF MENS AND SWOMENS WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITHCEN STRIPPED/LOOSE. COLD WATER DOES TURN ON AN OFF BUT NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED SO THAT IT IS CONVENIENT. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT ARM AND HANDLES. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BUMPY WELDING IN RIGHT AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS AT SEAMS OF SINK. RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED THERMOMETERS WITHIN REFRIGERATORS AT BAR NEED THERMOMETERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR TWO DOOR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN KITHCEN IN DISREPAIR. INSTALL WORKING THERMOMETER WITHIN 2 DOOR REACH IN.

JUN 2
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors under heavy equipment, front storage area under shelving/racks, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

FEB 19
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY LABEL AT ALL TIMES ALL SAUCES STORED IN TALL PLASTIC SAUCE CONTAINERS STORED ON SHELF ABOVE SMALL 1DR REFRIGERATOR.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE PIPES LOCATED BETWEEN THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 4 BURNER STOVE TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GRIME BUILD-UP.

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

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE UNEVEN FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE MOP AINK AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.

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

MUST TIGHTEN BAR 3-COMP FAUCET BASE AND EXTENDED FAUCET ARM TO REPAIR LEAK. MUST DO SAME AT REAR KITCHEN 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAKS UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK PIPES IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3-COMP SINK.

JUL 22
2013
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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

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

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

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

Floors under heavy equipment, rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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

Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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

Light shields in bathrooms not clean need cleaning(detailed).

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers, kitchen prep area and bathrooms need cleaning.

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

MUST REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS SHELVE LINER IN ALL SHELVINGS IN THE KITCHEN.

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

CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

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

MUST SEAL THE HOLES ON THE WALL INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS OR CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BULBS IN THE PREP AREA KITCHEN.

JUL 13
2011
FAILED
0 violations
OCT 14
2010
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

exposed raw wood in storage shelving, shall be repair.cooler shelving that had rust, shall be repair.caulk around sink in men's bathroom shall be repair/replaced.

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

cooler shelving, storage shelving not clean need cleaning(crevices).

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

peeling paint in hallway, rear storage areas, shall be repair.

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

light shields in prep area, bathroom need cleaning.

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

exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen, dining areas, and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.

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