Chicago
30
BEAT

New England Seafood Company Fl

3341 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 · Lakeview · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
30/100

Passed most recently but 7 prior failures on record

Inspections
18
8 passed
Last Inspected
2016-12-12
Pass Rate
44%
7 failures
Score
30/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2016-12-12)
Failed 7 inspections (2016, 2016, 2016...)
Sanitation issues found across 55 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 13 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 55×
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Pest Activity critical 13×
Chemical Safety critical
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Other serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Documentation & Training serious
2016-12-12 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-12-02 Fail Complaint
6
serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #1970378 ON 10-27-16 NOT CORRECTED. #34-FLOOR WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND GREASE: UNDER THE GAS STOVE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35-PLASTIC WALL COVERING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ATTACHED TO THE WALL. DIRTY WALL/WI...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING UNDER GLASSWARE.

minor Sanitation

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

UNUSED FISH DISPLAY COOLER IN THE DINING ROOM FOUND DIRTY INTERIOR. INTERIOR OF BOTH COOKS LINE COOLER AND TALL REACH-IN FREEZER FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

DAMAGED WALL COVING AT THE FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO BEER COOLER. MUST REPLACE/RE-SEAL.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

WASTE WATER DRAINAGE LINE FROM THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE MUST BE ABOVE THE FLOOR DRAIN AND ALL POOLING WATER AROUND DRAIN REMOVED.

minor Pest Activity

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

ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE WEST SIDE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND ALL OTHER MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

2016-10-27 Pass Short Form Complaint
5
minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED IE: BULK FLOUR.

minor Sanitation

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

FOOD ENCRUSTED FRY SLICER AND TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. DIRTY BULK FLOUR CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND GREASE: UNDER THE GAS STOVE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

WALL BASEBOARD COVING DAMAGED/PEELING AT THE FOLLOWING AREA: AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL. PLASTIC WALL COVERING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ATTACHED TO THE WALL. OPEN SEAM WITH LARGE GAP ON THE TOP OF THE WALL. MUST R...

minor Sanitation

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

WALL BASEBOARD COVING DAMAGED/PEELING AT THE FOLLOWING AREA: AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL. PLASTIC WALL COVERING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ATTACHED TO THE WALL. OPEN SEAM WITH LARGE GAP ON THE TOP OF THE WALL. MUST R...

2016-09-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED IE: BULK FLOUR.

minor Sanitation

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

FOOD ENCRUSTED FRY SLICER AND TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. DIRTY BULK FLOUR CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND GREASE: UNDER THE GAS STOVE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

WALL BASEBOARD COVING DAMAGED/PEELING AT THE FOLLOWING AREA: AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL. PLASTIC WALL COVERING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ATTACHED TO THE WALL. OPEN SEAM WITH LARGE GAP ON THE TOP OF THE WALL. MUST R...

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER.

2016-08-29 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 16
critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

NO SHELLFISH TAGS MAINTAINED ON PREMISES FOR 90 DAYS. NO TAGS AVAILABLE FOR THE MONTHS OF JULY AND JUNE. THE ONLY TAGS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW WHERE THE TAGS ON THE SHELLFISH ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL SHELLFISH TAGS FOR A MINIMUM OF 90 DAYS. C...

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES.NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

serious Food Storage & Handling

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

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY FOUR FLATS OF RAW EGGS STORED ON SHELVING ABOVE BULK PACKAGES OF CHEESE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL RAW POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.MANAGEMENT REMOVED DURING THE INS...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

BOTH (2) OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES FOUND OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS OF FOOD DEBRIS GARBAGE. USED SEAFOOD STYROFOAM CONTAINERS PILED UP ON CONTAINERS AND LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING WASTE. PROVIDE LARGER OR MORE CONTAINERS. O...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED BY THIS INSPECTOR ON 1-15-16 HAS BEEN REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH AN OLD, OUTDATED SUMMARY FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

serious Pest Activity

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 1-15-16 NOT CORRECTED. #41- ALL ITEMS STORED ON THE REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING IE:UNCOVERED BUCKET OF GREASE, PLASTIC MILK CRATES, COOLERS AND ANY OTHER STORED ITEMS. NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICAT...

minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED IE: BULK FLOUR.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT STORE PORTABLE FRY SLICER INSIDE THE DIRTY UTILITY CLOSET NEXT TO DIRTY BROOMS AND CLEANING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.

minor Sanitation

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

FOOD ENCRUSTED FRY SLICER AND TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. DIRTY BULK FLOUR CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE. DIRTY EXTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER.INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES BIN DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND GREASE: UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER THE GAS STOVE, BEHIND BASEMENT BOX FREEZER, INSIDE THE BASEMENT CLOSET NEXT TO THE STAIRWELL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

WALL BASEBOARD COVING DAMAGED/PEELING AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK, AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL. PLASTIC WALL COVERING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT AT...

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.

minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR THE FOLLOWING: SMALL ONE DOOR COOLER IN HALLWAY TO KITCHEN, TWO DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER NEXT TO THE WINDOW.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

2016-01-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Sanitation

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM #1609467 ON 1-7-16 NOT CORRECTED. #29- MINOR VIOLATION #34-OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY ESPECIALLY IN AREAS ALONG WALLS, UNDER TABLES AND EQUIPMENT, AND BEHIND ITEMS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO...

serious Documentation & Training

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

PREVIOUS VIOLATION #45- NOT CORRECTED. NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE LID FOR ICE BIN. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC MILK CRATES AS SHELVING. FLOORS UNDER SHELVING MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING/MONITORING.

minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING FOUND DIRTY WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND DIRT. EXTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT INTERIOR ALL COOLERS INCLUDING THE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

minor Pest Activity

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

ALL ITEMS STORED ON THE REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

2016-01-07 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 14
critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

FOUND APPROXIMATELY 26 LBS OF FRESH MUSSELS IN FRONT DISPLAY CASE, AND REAR WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT SHELLFISH TAGS. FOUND 6 LBS FRESH CLAMS IN DISPLAY CASE AND FRONT FISH HOLDING COOLER FOUND TO BE DEAD, ALL OPEN WITH FOUL ODOR. SHELLFISH TAG FOUND WI...

critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3LBS COOKED RICE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT ON THE COOKS LINE AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 132.F. REVIEWED HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE 140F OR ABOVE. RICE DISCARDED. ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $3.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES OBSERVED. NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE THE ABOVE CRITICAL AND SERIOUS VIOLATIONS WERE OBSERVED DURING THE ENTIRE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR BOTH SANITIZERS ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

serious Pest Activity

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3-19-15 NOT CORRECTED. #32- OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON BOTH 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.#34-OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY ESPECIALL...

minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A PROPER ICE SCOOP WITH A HANDLE FOR ICE BIN.

minor Sanitation

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

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS FOUND EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND REPLACE CRACKED/DAMAGED CONTAINER. MUST PROVIDE LID FOR ICE BIN. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE WALK-IN...

minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING FOUND DIRTY WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND DIRT. EXTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT INTERIOR ALL COOLERS INCLUDING THE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. WALL NEXT TO THE GAS STOVE ON COOKS LINE IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN METAL SEAM AND EXCESSIVE FOOD ACCUMULATION INSIDE. MUST REPAIR/SEAL. HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT PREP FISH COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

minor Pest Activity

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

ALL ITEMS STORED ON THE REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

2015-03-19 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON BOTH 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY ESPECIALLY IN AREAS ALONG WALLS, UNDER TABLES AND EQUIPMENT, AND BEHIND ITEMS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, WALL TO WALL, CORNER TO CORNER AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS. OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON WALL BEHIND THE FRONT PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING AND HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND PROVIDED INFORMATION.

2014-09-25 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED INDIVIDUAL PLASTIC CUPS OF LOBSTER MEAT STORED IN A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER, STORED ON TOP OF A LARGE METAL CONTAINER INSIDE THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT BETWEEN 48.9F-53.1F AT TIME OF I...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT SOILED WITH FOOD DEBIRS ALONG THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOOD DEBRIS INCLUDING PIECES OF LOBSTER ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

EMPLOYEES WORKING THE FRONT MARKET MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

2014-02-21 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 4
minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST INSTALL VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL PREP COOLERS.

critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

2013-09-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced and remove rust shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler. Also,a barrier (swinging door) is needed at the entry to service area.

minor Sanitation

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

Fan covers inside the walk-in-cooler,interior of deep fryers,upper panel of ice machine require a detail cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Must replace water stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen areas and replace cracked windows near the cooking stove.

minor Sanitation

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

Hood and filters above the kithen cooking equipments,ventilation covers inside the toilet rooms require a detail cleaning.

2013-09-24 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
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

PENDING.

minor Chemical Safety

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

PENDING.

minor Sanitation

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

PENDING.

minor Sanitation

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

PENDING.

minor Sanitation

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

PENDING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PENDING.

2013-09-19 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

DISHMACHINE IS NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. IS OUT OF ORDER DISPENSING CHLORINE (0)PPM AT THIS TIME. MUST UTILIZE THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASHING-RINSING-SANITIZING FOR THE KICHEN MULTI-USE-UTENSILS. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS. FOUND IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE DINING ROOM,ON WALL/CEILING ABOVE DISPLAY COOLER,BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA .INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL A...

minor Chemical Safety

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

Bulk food containers must be labeled to identify foods stored.

minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced and remove rust shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler. Also,a barrier (swinging door) is needed at the entry to service area.

minor Sanitation

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

Fan covers inside the walk-in-cooler,interior of deep fryers,upper panel of ice machine require a detail cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Must replace water stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen areas and replace cracked windows near the cooking stove.

minor Sanitation

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

Hood and filters above the kithen cooking equipments,ventilation covers inside the toilet rooms require a detail cleaning.

2013-01-09 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. DUMPSTER LID WIDE OPEN AND GARBAGE OVER FLOWING. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT (OLD BOXES, TOOLS, ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

2012-08-29 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE KNIVE RACK HOLDER AT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL HOLE AT WALL TOWARDS THE BOTTOM IN THE FURNACE ROOM.

2011-08-18 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-08-11 Fail License
CRITICAL 11
critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MUST HAVE SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE.

critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRONT...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA LITTERED WITH DEBRIS, WOOD, OLD FURNITURE. MUST REMOVE ALL AND CLEAN ENTIRE AREA.

minor Sanitation

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 GREASE TRAP DIRTY. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE GREASE. CHIPPING SHELVING ABOVE REAR PREP TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE O...

minor Sanitation

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. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT AND TALL REACH-IN FREEZER MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOO...

minor Sanitation

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. FLOORS BEHIND COOKS LINE WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN. FLOOR IN GREASE TRAP ROOM DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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. CEILING VENTS IN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AROUND PIPING IN WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. PLASTIC WALLS IN REAR PREP WITH...

minor Sanitation

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. SOILED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR MUST HAVE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZERS.

minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ALL UNUSED ITEMS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND UNUSED EQUI...

2011-08-03 Fail License

No violations found.

100
Chilam Balam
100
Country Club
76
Banh Mi & Co
76
Caribou Coffee Company Inc
41
City Press Juice & Bottle

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