SEP 5
2025
PASS 1 violation
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NIKKO SUSHI IZAKAYA.
Chicago Health Dept
2047 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Sep 2025); 10 critical violations across the last 12 months.
29 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2025 · 10 critical violations in the last 12 months.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
29
VIOLATIONS
147
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
SEP 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 3
2025
FAIL 2 violations
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2622803 8/25/25 NOT CORRECTED #29- 8-103.12(B) : OBSERVED NO VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR ROOM TEMPERATURE SUSHI RICE. MUST OBTAIN VARIANCE FOR SUSHI RICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATED LETTER FROM A CERTIFIED LAB, VERIFYING THE pH OF THE SUSHI RICE OR KEEP A pH METER ONSITE CAPABLE OF DETERMINING THE Ph. (PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
AUG 25
2025
FAIL 21 violations 10 CRITICAL
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED NAD SERVED SUCH AS (TUNA,SALMON,SUSHI RICE,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER CHEWING WHILE HANDLING FOOD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NO EATING WHILE PREPARING FOOD ONLY IN A DESIGNATED AREA.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN MEZZANINE PREP AREA WHERE FISH IS PREPPED AND SODA MACHINE IS LOCATED. MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP, AND TOWELS, AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA,BAR,TOILET ROOMS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA AND BAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA AND BAR MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVD IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF APPX. 10LBS. COOKED SUSHI RICE AT 78.4F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT FOODS AT 135.0F.APPX. 10LBS. $40.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED NO VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR ROOM TEMPERATURE SUSHI RICE. MUST OBTAIN VARIANCE FOR SUSHI RICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATED LETTER FROM A CERTIFIED LAB, VERIFYING THE pH OF THE SUSHI RICE OR KEEP A pH METER ONSITE CAPABLE OF DETERMINING THE pH. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
MUST OBTAIN VARIANCE FOR SUSHI RICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATED LETTER FROM A CERTIFIED LAB, VERIFYING THE pH OF THE SUSHI RICE OR KEEP A pH METER ONSITE CAPABLE OF DETERMINING THE PH. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN COOLERS IN MEZZANINE .
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON OVERHEAD SHELF AT GRILL.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 8
2024
PASS 4 violations
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN WITH MISSING LID IN MAIN FLOOR WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR IN THE TOP FLOOR BAR AREA AND THE KITCHEN AROUND THE GRIDDLE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE WALLS ARE EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE ROOM WITH THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER AND REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE PREMISES.
APR 5
2022
PASS 4 violations
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE UNISEX PUBLIC TOILET ROOM, LOCATED UPSTAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX PUBLIC TOILET ROOM LOCATED UPSTAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE KITCHEN AND ON THE CEILING NEAR THE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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OCT 6
2021
PASS 1 violation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/MISSING. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS.
SEP 29
2021
FAIL 5 violations
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THICK PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
2-DOOR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER MISSING THERMOMETER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER FOR SAID COOLER.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT STORAGE ROOM. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/MISSING. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON DISHWASH AREA SHELVES AND LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 17
2020
PASS 3 violations
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
WASHED UTENSILS PLACED ON CLOTH TOWEL TO DRY, INSTRUCTED ONLY TO AIR DRY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING GROUT BETWEEN KITCHEN FLOOR TILES TRAPPING DIRT AND WASTE WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO ADD ADDITIONAL LIGHTING
OCT 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA/DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
SEP 18
2019
FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING IN FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR INSIDE LIQUOR ROOM IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE 2ND FLOOR WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA/DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUN 21
2018
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED THE LID ON THE LARGE CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LID.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA, BEHIND THE BARS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS. NOTED THE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE 1st FLOOR WASHROOM NOT ATTACHED. MUST PROPERLY FIX IN PLACE(ATTACH TO DRAIN).
FEB 2
2017
PASS 6 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS AT THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR ON THE PREP LINE TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND A CUTTING BOARD IN THE PREP AREA THAT HAS BEEN BURNED ON BOTH ENDS OF THE CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN CLEAN, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP FROM THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE 2-FRYERS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE COOKING LINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE DISHROOM TO REMOVE POOLS OF LIQUID BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AND THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE FRONT OF THE PREP/COOKING LINE AREA AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE FAUCET HEAD IS LEAKING AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE MAIN BAR IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR THE GASKET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR THE HAND SINK TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 25
2016
PASS 6 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING BETWEEN THE WALL AND DISH MACHINE;AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO RE MOVE.RE-APPLY WITH A SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. PANELS UNDER THE BAR COUNTER AT SECOND FLOOR ARE POROUS,NOT CLEANABLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. NO DRAIN HOSE ATTACHED AT ICE BIN AT BAR IN BASEMENT,NEED TO PROVIDED DISCHARGE HOSE ATTACHED AT UNIT SUCH DRAINS ON FLOOR DRAIN. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT BY THE WEST WALL,NEED TO REPLACE
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
HOOD,FILTERS,DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESS GREASE AND DUST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,KITCHEN AREA
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CEMENT FLOOR AT STAFF/DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH EXCESS GRIMES,INSTRUCTED TO POWER WASH CEMENT OFTEN,KEEP AREA CLEAN OR PROVIDE A SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NO ABSORBENT SURFACE GRIMES BUILD-UP UNDER EQUIPMENTS,DISH MACHINE ALONHG WALLS AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN(PREP AREA)
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME/GRIMES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED CORDBOARDS AND OTHER POROUS MATERIAL ON WALL ABOVRE THE WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.MISSSING VENT COVER ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE,NEED TO PROVIDE
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CRAKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THEE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BASEMENT BAR,NEED TO PROVIDE.DISCHARGE WATER LINE AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER BY THE PREP TABLE IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. PRESENTLY WATER IS DRAINING AT COOKIE SHEET
MAR 23
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREA IN THE BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR. WATER PIPES NOT CONNECTED,LAYING ON FLOOR UNDER THE SAID SINK,NO WATER HANDLES, AND THE SINKS IS DISSEMBLED.INSTRUCTED TO RE-INSTALL SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE(HOT/COLD WATER.SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED).INSTRUCTED TO USE THE AVAILABLE ONE SINK AT SAME AREA CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING BETWEEN THE WALL AND DISH MACHINE;AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO RE MOVE.RE-APPLY WITH A SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. PANELS UNDER THE BAR COUNTER AT SECOND FLOOR ARE POROUS,NOT CLEANABLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. NO DRAIN HOSE ATTACHED AT ICE BIN AT BAR IN BASEMENT,NEED TO PROVIDED DISCHARGE HOSE ATTACHED AT UNIT SUCH DRAINS ON FLOOR DRAIN. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT BY THE WEST WALL,NEED TO REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
HOOD,FILTERS,DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESS GREASE AND DUST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,KITCHEN AREA
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CEMENT FLOOR AT STAFF/DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH EXCESS GRIMES,INSTRUCTED TO POWER WASH CEMENT OFTEN,KEEP AREA CLEAN OR PROVIDE A SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NO ABSORBENT SURFACE GRIMES BUILD-UP UNDER EQUIPMENTS,DISH MACHONE ALONH WALLS AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN(PREP AREA)
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME/GRIMES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED CORDBOARDS AND OTHER POROUS MATERIAL ON WALL ABOVRE THE WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.MISSSING VENT COVER ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE,NEED TO PROVIDE
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CRAKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THEE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BASEMENT BAR,NEED TO PROVIDE.DISCHARGE WATER LINE AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER BY THE PREP TABLE IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. PRESENTLY WATER IS DRAINING AT COOKIE SHEET.
MAR 21
2016
FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. REAR DOOR BELL RANG WE(MANAGER AND MYSELF) OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE MIXING GROUND BEEF WITH GLOVES ON,THAN OPENED THE SIDE DOOR AND ROLL-UP CAME BACK TO THE KITCKEN AND CONTINUED TO SHAPE GROUND BEEF TO HAMBURGER PATTIES,NEVER CHANGED GLOVED OR WASH HANDS BETWEEN TASK. OBSERVED DISHWASHER SPRAYING HIS HAND WITH WATER SPRAYER ATTACHED AT DISH MACHINE BETWEEN DIRTY AND CLEAN DISHES,NO HAND WASHING. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING PROCEDURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREA IN THE BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR. WATER PIPES NOT CONNECTED,LAYING ON FLOOR UNDER THE SAID SINK,NO WATER HANDLES, AND THE SINKS IS DISSEMBLED.INSTRUCTED TO RE-INSTALL SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE(HOT/COLD WATER.SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED).INSTRUCTED TO USE THE AVAILABLE ONE SINK AT SAME AREA CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. ICE MACHINE AT SECOND FLOOR WITH A BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT WATER RESERVOIR,TOP PART OF INTERIOR COVER AND PANELS.BLACK SLIME ALSO WAS OBSERVED AT OTHER ICE MACHINE AT BASEMENT STORAGE BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNITS SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING BETWEEN THE WALL AND DISH MACHINE;AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO RE MOVE.RE-APPLY WITH A SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. PANELS UNDER THE BAR COUNTER AT SECOND FLOOR ARE POROUS,NOT CLEANABLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. NO DRAIN HOSE ATTACHED AT ICE BIN AT BAR IN BASEMENT,NEED TO PROVIDED DISCHARGE HOSE ATTACHED AT UNIT SUCH DRAINS ON FLOOR DRAIN. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT BY THE WEST WALL,NEED TO REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
HOOD,FILTERS,DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESS GREASE AND DUST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,KITCHEN AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CEMENT FLOOR AT STAFF/DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH EXCESS GRIMES,INSTRUCTED TO POWER WASH CEMENT OFTEN,KEEP AREA CLEAN OR PROVIDE A SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NO ABSORBENT SURFACE GRIMES BUILD-UP UNDER EQUIPMENTS,DISH MACHONE ALONH WALLS AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN(PREP AREA)
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME/GRIMES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED CORDBOARDS AND OTHER POROUS MATERIAL ON WALL ABOVRE THE WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.MISSSING VENT COVER ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE,NEED TO PROVIDE
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CRAKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THEE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BASEMENT BAR,NEED TO PROVIDE.DISCHARGE WATER LINE AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER BY THE PREP TABLE IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. PRESENTLY WATER IS DRAINING AT COOKIE SHEET.
AUG 12
2015
PASS · 0 violations
AUG 5
2015
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME. FOUND ONE DUMPSTER OPEN AND OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH. TRASH DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AND CEILING IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOOD VENTILATION UNIT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
APR 21
2015
PASS 6 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN PREP AREA. WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL SODA GUN HOLDERS, FRYER, GRILL, AND FLAT TOP AND REACH IN FREEZER IN OUTER STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN 2ND FLOOR WAIT STATION, REAR GARAGE, REAR STORAGE, FRONT LINE PREP, BASEMENT BAR, FRONT BAR AND DRY STORAGE ALL IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. FLOORS IN REAR GARAGE AREA TO THE OUTSIDE IN NEED OF POWER WASHING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA BAR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ALL ICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 14
2014
PASS 8 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS IN BAR AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, MIXER, AND PREP TABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES NEAR OFFICE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR EXPOSED SINK IN SECOND FLOOR WAIT STATION AREA(SLOW DRAINING).
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN FRONT PREP COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS.
FEB 6
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED PORK 104.2F STORED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 3LBS, $12 OF PULLED PORK. ALL HOT FOOD MUST BE 140F OR ABOVE. CRITITCAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA AND LIGHT BULBS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING BACK FLOW DEVICE ABOVE UTILITY SINK. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
JUL 19
2013
PASS 3 violations
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Can opener attached to prep table not cleaned. Insturcted to detail clean and sanitize after each use.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Faucet and drainline not maintained at 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair faucet and seal drainline to prevent leak.
JUL 12
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
Sanitizing rinse for low temperature dishmachine not at proper concentration. Observed low temperature dishmachine being used with utensils inside in rear prep not properly sanitizing. Chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Instructed that sanitizer must properly sanitize at 100ppm of chlorine. Critical citation issued 7-38-030. "Held for Inspection" tag placed on dishmachine.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Ice bins in front bar not provided with covers. Instructed to provide covers for all ice bins.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Can opener attached to prep table not cleaned. Insturcted to detail clean and sanitize after each use.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Light covers in prep area not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean covers.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light inside walk-in cooler not shielded. Instucted to shield bulb or install shatter proof bulb.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Waste drainline from beverage dispenser draining into exposed handsink in bar. Instructed to reroute drainline. Faucet not maintained at 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair faucet to prevent leak.
AUG 17
2012
PASS 1 violation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THE ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM INCLUDING WALLS/CEILING INSIDE THE PREP WALK-IN-COOLER.
AUG 13
2012
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Violation #18 still pending.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Violation #32 still pending.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Violation #35 still pending.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Violation #36 still pending.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Violation #37 still pending.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Violation #42 still pending.
AUG 9
2012
FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED,POOR HYGYENIC PRACTICES;FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS(PREPARING SAUCES,MAKING SANDWICHES,RINSING UTENSILS IN THE 3 COMP SINK,CHANGING SOILED GLOVES ETC.)AND NOT WASHING HANDS.ALSO LACKING HANDPAPER TOWELS,NO HANDSOAP AT REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED ON PROPER PROCEDURES OF WASHING HANDS PER CITY CODE.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK/MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN THE DISHWASH/PREP AREA AND THE BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 8 LIVE HOUSE FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO,PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE EXPIRED IDPH LICENSE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP,DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED ALSO LOWER LEVEL COOLER HAS RUSTY BOTTOMS MUST SEAL USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THE ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM INCLUDING WALLS/CEILING INSIDE THE PREP WALK-IN-COOLER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
LOWER LEVEL TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS IN THE KITCHEN MUST WEAR,MAINTAIN PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
NOV 2
2011
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED, SPLASH QUARDS HAVE ALL BEEN INSTALLED VIOLATION STILL PENDING, MUST ALSO PROVIDE LIDS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR AREAS, LIDS ON ORDER
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
VIOLATION STILL PENDING
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
VIOLATION STILL PENDING
OCT 26
2011
FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, APPEARS TO HAVE MOLD BUILD-UP, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, FAX #312746-4240 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
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 DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/2 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT PREP AREA, BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND BOWL AND COUNTER AREA, ALSO AT BAR AREAS, BETWEEN GLASS STORAGE, MUST ALSO PROVIDE LIDS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR AREAS
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. MUST CLEAN TOPS, SIDES, AND INTERIOR CABINET OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF SMOKER, VENT ABOVE DISH MACHINE AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAK ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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. MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE OUTSIDE STORAGE AREAS, 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR GARAGE AREAS, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNWANTED ITEMS
OCT 13
2010
PASS 1 violation
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.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
OCT 6
2010
FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
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.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF LOWER LEVEL BAR,ICE MACHINE ROOM.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE CO NOW RECCOMENDED.
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 DUMPSTER,WASTE GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED I.E. EXCESSIVE GREASE BENEATH GREASE DUMPSTER,MISSING LID ON GARBAGE DUMPSTER.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.OBSEVED HOT HOLDING,COOKING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DURING THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.
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