SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

NANA / AJO.

BEAT. 37/100

3265-3267 S HALSTED ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 17, 2021 · passed

Failed 4 of 20 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
14 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
74
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 17
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DRY STORAGE CABINETS ON THE TAKE OUT SIDE TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

DEC 9
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

DEC 4
2020
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR A VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) ARE BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING, PREPARING ALL TCS FOODS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15(A) OBSERVED COLD WATER UNABLE TO TURN ON AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED AT THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE COLD WATER AT ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(C).

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

JAN 31
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF, EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE THAT IS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

JAN 24
2020
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS AND BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF, EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE PEST ACTIVITY; OBSERVED ABOUT 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALL AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS NOT INVERTED AND STORED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP/CUSTOMER DINING COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL PLATES AND BOWLS.

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

4-603.15 OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO BE WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND IN THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS ABLE TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE THE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE A ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING PROCEDURE FOR LARGE EQUIPMENT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE THAT IS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. MANAGER SHOWED PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CLASS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

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JAN 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(n) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS, OR PROVIDE PROPER CHLORINE TEST STRIPS (1000-5000 PPM) FOR THE HIGH LEVELS OF CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11(c) OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR UNDER COOKED FOODS ON THEIR MENUS AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

4-202.15 OBSERVED THE BASEMENT PREP AREA #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN AT THE PIERCING PART, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

APR 3
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

CLEAN/SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AFTER USE.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE. CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DOOR FREEZER OF ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN FLOOR AROUND AND UNDER DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE SPILLS.

DEC 8
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.MUST SHORTEN SANITIZER AND DETERGENT HOSE AT 3- COMP SINK IN BASEMENT

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS,CUTTING BOARDS,REACH IN FREEZER,CAN OPENER

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST MAKE FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

DEC 1
2017
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES AND BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY FOOD HANDLERS AND DISH WASHER.OBSERVED DISH WASHER PUT DIRTY DISHES IN DISH MACHINE AND THEN REMOVED THE CLEAN DISHES FROM DISH RACKS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND THEN 2- EMPLOYEES HANDLING READY TO EAT SLAW AND CRAB CAKES WITH BARE HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UTENSILS AND OR GLOVES TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 8-10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON CEILINGS AND WALLS IN BAR AREA,DINING AREA,BASEMENT PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.ALSO APPX. 75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND LOCKERS,WATER METER AND MOTOR,UNDER DESKS IN OFFICE/STORAGE AREA,LOWER SHELF OF STORAGE PREP TABLE,UNDER STORAGE RACKS,BEHIND HOT WATER TANK.ALSO.APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER BOTTOM OF DINING ROOM DOORS AND FRONT ENTRY IN LEFT CORNER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/1/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

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

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.MUST SHORTEN SANITIZER AND DETERGENT HOSE AT 3- COMP SINK IN BASEMENT.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS,CUTTING BOARDS,REACH IN FREEZER,CAN OPENER.

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST MAKE FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION UNITS OVER BAR/DINING AREA,WALL VENTS.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM CEILING IN BOTH PREP AREAS.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 1ST FL. 3- COMP SINK FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT.

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

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ARTICLES IN BASEMENT OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS AND IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.

MAR 16
2017
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 10
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED DEEP DARK GROOVES ON THE CUTTING BOARDS LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 19
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.

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

REPAIR SOUTH WALL IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB ABOVE UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT.

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

JUN 12
2015
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFacility Condition
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED, COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REPLACE COLD WATER HANDLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.

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

REPAIR SOUTH WALL IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB ABOVE UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT.

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

JUL 14
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

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

HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS TO DEEP FRYERS,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE TRAP BOX LOCATED IN BASEMENT,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS ARE DIRTY,CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL AND ELEVATE STORED ITEMS TO 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

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

SEAL OPENINGS ON EAST BRICK WALL NEAR THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER STORAGE AND CLEAN,SANITIZE WALLS/CEILING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED NEAR THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS SAME AREA.

JUL 1
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

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

HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS TO DEEP FRYERS,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE TRAP BOX LOCATED IN BASEMENT,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS ARE DIRTY,CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL AND ELEVATE STORED ITEMS TO 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

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

SEAL OPENINGS ON EAST BRICK WALL NEAR THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER STORAGE AND CLEAN,SANITIZE WALLS/CEILING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED NEAR THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS SAME AREA.

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

SOME CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

DEC 9
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NEED TO REMOVE RUST FROM WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES.

AUG 16
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT BAR COOLER.

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

CLEAN WALLS BEHIND 3 COMP. SINK REAR FRONT AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. NEED TO REPAIR CEILING 1ST. FLOOR REAR WAIT STATION.

JAN 10
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
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. THE REACHIN FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT HAS ICE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN SAME.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS SOME DUST BUILDUP.

APR 19
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACH IN FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT THEY HAVE ICE BUILDUP. ALSO CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE.HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.

JUN 8
2010
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ISSUED CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN TO POST VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL KNIFE RACK TO STORE KNIVES AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND BRICKS AT DINING AREAS. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN.

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

CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, UNDER, AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, WALL SECTIONS AT PREP AREAS, AND CEILING ABOVE DISHMACHINE, AND CLEAN WALLBASE IN REAR 1ST. FLOOR STORAGE AREA, AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT.

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. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AT WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT DINING AREA BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA, AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. REPAIR WALL BASE AT EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM.

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

REPAIR LEAKS AT COLD WATER HANDLE AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM BASEMENT, REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS-PROVIDE SHELVES TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL.

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