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18
BEAT

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332 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611 · Streeterville · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Passed most recently but 11 prior failures on record

Inspections
35
16 passed
Last Inspected
2025-12-23
Pass Rate
46%
11 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-12-23)
Failed 11 inspections (2025, 2024, 2023...)
Sanitation issues found across 96 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 17 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 96×
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Pest Activity critical 17×
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Other serious 16×
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Food Temperature critical 15×
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Documentation & Training critical 13×
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Employee Hygiene critical 11×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety serious
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2025-12-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18 OBSERVED FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ABOVE GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2025-12-16 Fail Canvass
5
serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED BROWN RICE HELD AT AN INADEQUATE OF 112 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HOT TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 135 F AND ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED 3 POUNDS OF BROWN RICE ($5) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION $22

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47-67 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 7 POUNDS FRIED SHRIMP, 2 POUNDS OF PORK, 1/4 POUND CUT LEAFY GREEN, AND 2 ...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ABOVE GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ALSO HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT#2600699 DATED AUGUST 26 2024 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #47 REPLACE OR REFINISH DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAINS AND DEE...

2024-08-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Other

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

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN WLK IN COOLER AND WALK IN AND FREEZER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS; INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN SUSHI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

2024-08-19 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. CART WAS WITH COOKING UTENSILS IN FRONT OF HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED SEVERAL CANS OF RAID ROACH ARISOL SPRAY, AND RODENT BAIT BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISCONTINUE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-15 CITATION ISSUED

minor Other

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

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN WLK IN COOLER AND WALK IN AND FREEZER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS; INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN SUSHI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR QUATS SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE QUAT CONCENTRATION OF QUATS SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLAT...

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3 COMPARMENT SINK AND DISHWASHER IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BE...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED TINFOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD, TINFOIL, OR PLASTIC WRAP FOR LINER ON ANY SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT. ALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED IN REAR PREP HOOD SYSTEM, BURNED LIGHT WITH WIRES EXPOSED AND MELTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED PROTECTIVE SHIELDING BROKEN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR PREP, WALK IN FREEZER AND DRY STORAGE

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED LIGHT BULB IN FOLLOWING AREAS: MAIN PREP HOOD, WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER, AND IN SUSHI AREA.

minor Food Temperature

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2584394 CONDUCTED ON 10/24/23. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#47)4-201.11: OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER WITH PREPARED FOODS (CHICKEN, SAUCES, ETC) HEAVULY ACCUMULATED WITH RUS...

2023-11-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
6
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER WITH PREPARED FOODS (CHICKEN, SAUCES, ETC) HEAVULY ACCUMULATED WITH RUST, FOOD SPLATTER AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEABALE. MUST MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT INCLUDING COOLING UNITS, PREP TABLES, FRYERS, PLUMBING FIXTURES, HOT HOLD UNITS AND MICROWAVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS WITH HEAVY ACUUMULATED FOOD SOILS, SPLATTER AND GREASE ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATED DIRT, DUST AND GREASE BUILD ON VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CFM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED

2023-10-31 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

SEE VIOLATION # 59.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER WITH PREPARED FOODS (CHICKEN, SAUCES, ETC) HEAVULY ACCUMULATED WITH RUST, FOOD SPLATTER AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEABALE. MUST MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT INCLUDING COOLING UNITS, PREP TABLES, FRYERS, PLUMBING FIXTURES, HOT HOLD UNITS AND MICROWAVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS WITH HEAVY ACUUMULATED FOOD SOILS, SPLATTER AND GREASE ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATED DIRT, DUST AND GREASE BUILD ON VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CFM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2583958 ON 10/24/23. "OBSERVED APPROXIMATLEY 35 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ON CEILING ALL PLUMBNG FIXURES, CARDBOARD BOXES, ON EXTERIOR SURF...

2023-10-24 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT SANITIATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF THE INSPECTION WITH VALID CERTIFICATE FOR REVIEW WHILE PREPARING, RICE, SALMON, SHRIMP TEMPURA, CHICKEN. INSTRUCYTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CFM WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIOR...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED TWO HANDSINKS LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA AND SUSHI PREP INACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. NOTED BOWLS, KNIVES, FOOD AND KITCHENWARE STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE HANDSINKS FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-03...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERNAL LID OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA WITH PINK AND BROWN SLIME BUILDUP DRIPPING ONTO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-...

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATLEY 35 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ON CEILING ALL PLUMBNG FIXURES, CARDBOARD BOXES, ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK IN COOLER, NEAR THE DRAIN IN FRONT BAR ATTACHED TO DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONT...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED IN BOWL ON FLOOR NEXT TO FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. STORING FOOD ON FLOOR IS PROHIBITED.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER WITH PREPARED FOODS (CHICKEN, SAUCES, ETC) HEAVULY ACCUMULATED WITH RUST, FOOD SPLATTER AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEABALE. MUST MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT INCLUDING COOLING UNITS, PREP TABLES, FRYERS, PLUMBING FIXTURES, HOT HOLD UNITS AND MICROWAVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS WITH HEAVY ACUUMULATED FOOD SOILS, SPLATTER AND GREASE ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATED DIRT, DUST AND GREASE BUILD ON VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CFM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

2022-11-01 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

flies glue ribbon traps placed above front prep area, instructed to remove.

minor Sanitation

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

using towels to dry plates after coming from dish machine, instructed to use air dry method.

minor Sanitation

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

Using empty plastic jugs as a multi-use utensils, instructed to use proper utensils than can be washed properly.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

food debris and grease build up noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

2021-05-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN SEVERAL COOLERS. FOUND SQUID @ 47.3f; CHICKEN @ 46.5-49.0F; SCALLOPS @ 44.2F; AND BEEF @ 47.4F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES IN REFRIGERATION. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DI...

serious Documentation & Training

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

FOUND SUSHI RICE ON SITE WITHOUT APPROVED PROCESS. (FACILITY PROVIDED LAB LETTER DATED 5/7/13 FROM EMSL ANALYTICAL, INC. ) MUST OBTAIN CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH APPROVAL OR A PRODUCT ASSESSMENT MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN THE PAST FIVE YEARS A...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD EGG CONTAINERS AND ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS A LINER ON SHLEVING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED CUTTING BOARD, WIH DEEP GROVES ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST RESURFACE, OR REPLACE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION IN LOWER COMPARTMENT OF RANGE IN MIDDLE SECTION OF KITCHEN. OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON SIDES OF RANGE AND FLAT TOP GRILL. MUST DETAIL CLEAN EQUIPMMENT. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED LIQUID POOLIN...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MIDDLE SECTION OF THE KITCHEN (UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL AND RANGE). MUST DETAIL CLEAN. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LONG CEILING LIGHT NOT WORKING IN REAR WALK IN FREEZER. LIGHT SHIELD IS ALSO CRACKED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN WALK IN FREEZER.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

2020-03-23 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSTRUCTED HAND WASH SINKS IN MAIN KITCHEN, A LARGE GARBAGE CAN PLACED IN FRONT HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FLY CONTROL RIBBONS INSTALLED ABOVE FOOD PREP COUNTERS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

SPOONS AND KNIVES STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP UNDER RUNNING WATER OR CLEAN DRY SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

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

EMPTY FOOD JUGS ARE WASHED AND REUSED AS A MULTI USE UTENSIL, INSTRUCTED TO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER THAT CAN BE WASHED EASILY.

minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY/DIRTY SHELVES IN WALK-IN AND SMALL PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE RUSTY SHELVES AND CLEAN DIRTY ONES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2019-06-24 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 9
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Violation Codes: 3-603.11. Inspector Comments: SEE VIOLATION#:59.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE IDENTIFYING LABELS FOR ALL FOODS STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOLERS, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-501.111. Inspector Comments: SEE VIOLATION#:59.

minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Violation Codes: 3-307.11. Inspector Comments: - MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HANDWASH SINK AND THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.12. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR PREP AREA STAINED AND WITH DEEP GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.11. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: SEE VIOLATION#:59.

minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Violation Codes: 8-404.13(B:3). Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM THE LAST INSPECTION#:2293699 ON 6/17/19. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON...

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Violation Codes: 8-404.13(B:4). Inspector Comments: SEE VIOLATION#:59

2019-06-17 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 16
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

- NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN POLICY AND PHYSICAL KIT ON SITE (EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

- MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS, AND MAINTAIN. -

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

- OBSERVED TCS (TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY) FOODS BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED 10# OF SUSHI FISH FILET BEING HELD IN THE FRONT PREP SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER AT 52.5F-55.9F AND 20# OF PORK BELLY AT...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

- MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

- MUST PROVIDE IDENTIFYING LABELS FOR ALL FOODS STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOLERS, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

- OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED APPROX 60 FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT FACILITY PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL FRUIT FLIES, DETAIL CLEAN AREAS, AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED ...

minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

- MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HANDWASH SINK AND THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA. -

minor Sanitation

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

- OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR ON REAR THE SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

minor Sanitation

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

- OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR PREP AREA STAINED AND WITH DEEP GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE. -

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

- MUST DESIGNATE A PREP SINK FOR THE MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA. -

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR MATS THAT ARE NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. -

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION#:60.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

- OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES, AND MAINTAIN. -

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION#:60.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

- OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION#:2201060 ON 8/16/18 NO CORRECTED: "NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTI...

2018-08-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH BIOHAZARD TEST-KIT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-501.114(A) LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZE, 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. MUST TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOL...

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17(D) INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE ON FOODS LABELED INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON PREMISES/MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AT PREP AREAS AND AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN WALLS, CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTILATION COVERS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-9367(C) NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMIES.

2017-09-15 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

CHIPPED DISPOSABLE PLASTIC CONTAINERS USED AS A BULK-FOOD SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO USE A DURABLE WASHABLE SCOOP. ALSO KEEPING CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOR

minor Sanitation

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

SODA DISPENSERS AND HOLDERS NOT CLEAN AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP NOTED ON VENTILATION HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NONE OF THE EMPLOYEES HAVE A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES OBTAIN ILL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.

2016-11-16 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-11-08 Fail Complaint
3
serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE (READY TO EAT FOOD). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS/ON CEILING TILES AT REAR PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TILES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE DRAIN PIPE LEAKING AND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

2016-04-12 Pass Canvass
7
minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE SEVERELY RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE 1ST WALK-IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA GUN NOZZLES BEHIND THE BAR TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

THE BACK WALL OF THE 2ND WALK-IN COOLER HAS FOOD SPLATTER STAINS COVERING THE WALL. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING VENT REGISTER ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISH AREA TO REMOVE HEAVY DUST AND GRIME BUILDUP- MAINTAIN

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE THE BURNT OUT LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND FIX THE CHIPPED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE SAME LIGHT FIXTURE MENTIONED ABOVE.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED A DISHARGE LINE FROM THE SODA GUN HOLSTER RUNNING DIRECTLY TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. HAND SINKS ARE TO BE USED FOR HANDWASHING ONLY; MUST RE-ROUTE THE DISHCHARGE LINE TO THE FLOOR DRAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

2015-09-21 Pass Short Form Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD UP.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN VENT AT CEILING ABOVE 3-COMP SINK AT REAR OF HEAVY DUST BUILD UP.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CLUTTER, CLEAN ORGANZE AND MAINTAIN CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM AT REAR.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

2015-06-25 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED 12-3LB BAGS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CRAB MEAT) STORED IN TUB OF WATER AT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 68.5F-70.1F IN WALK-IN COOLER #2. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. APPROX. WT. 36LBS AND VALUE $200.00. DISCUSSED C...

critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING HIS HANDS WITH GLOVES ON IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA WITHOUT TAKING OFF GLOVES OR USING SOAP AFTER HANDLING RAW FOOD ITEMS, AND CONTINUE TO PREPARE/HANDLE RAW FOOD ITEMS.INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HANDWASHI...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD UP.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN VENT AT CEILING ABOVE 3-COMP SINK AT REAR OF HEAVY DUST BUILD UP.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CLUTTER, CLEAN ORGANZE AND MAINTAIN CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM AT REAR.

2015-01-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2015-01-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED REACH IN COOLER AT 50 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS. (STORE UPSIDE DOWN)

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS,SINKS AND ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AS NEEDED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LIGHT SHIELDS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE SHAVING MACHINE...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREAS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SINKS, IN STORAGE AREAS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR HAND SINK IN PREP AREA HALLWAY.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST BETTER ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SHELVING AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOPS IN THE BAR AREA.

2014-06-10 Pass Canvass
8
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE MICROWAVES WITH ACCULUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE OF MICROWAVES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS WITH ORGANIC DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND/OR DEBRIS UNDER WOK STATION, AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AND UNDER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

minor Sanitation

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

OSERVED CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING LEAKS: SUSHI PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK COLD KNOB AND UNDER THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BACK DISH MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS HANDLED.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER TOPS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER.

2013-12-20 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2013-12-09 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS IN THE SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER: SUSHI AT 46.0F AND OCTOPUS AT 46.2F. OBSERVED SCALLOPS IN THE PREP COOLER AT 57.0F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 6# OF FOO...

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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. UPON MY RETURN ON 12/10/13 TO FINISH THE INSPECTION AND REPORT, THE FLIES WERE ELIMINATED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-0...

serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1335448 ON 5/9/13 NOT CORRECTED: 34/01 - OBSERVED CRACKS IN THE FLOORING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HALLWAY TO THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST FILL IN THE CRACKS AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURF...

minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR THE FLOORING IN THE APPETIZER PREP AREA AND THE WOK PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE LEFT SIDE SINK STOPPER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT IT CAN HOLD WATER IN THE SINK BASIN.

2013-05-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 9
critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1335262 ON 4/30/13 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01 - OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES AND ON EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD ...

critical Pest Activity

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

SEE VIOLATION #14.

minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS BEING STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY.

minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR THE DOOR GASKET FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS, TOP OF DISHMACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES LAYED FLAT ON THE FLOOR IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA AND THE DISHWASH AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD AND USE PROPER FLOOR MATS. OBSERVED CRACKS IN T...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVER FOR THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER BUCKET AFTER USE.

2013-04-30 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS OBSERVED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CRAB MEAT AT 61-82F, SUSHI AT 43.3F AND COOKED RICE AT 100F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30# OF FOOD WORTH $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

serious Sanitation

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

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND A SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. S...

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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES AND ON EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINA...

minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS BEING STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES LAYED FLAT ON THE FLOOR IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA AND THE DISHWASH AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD AND USE PROPER FLOOR MATS. OBSERVED CRACKS I...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVER FOR THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA.

2012-06-12 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-06-05 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

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

IMPROPER UTENSILS SANTATATION. OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WASHING A PITCHER THAT IS USED IN FOOD PREPARATION AT PREP AREA HAND SINK, NO SANITIZER USED, INSTRUCTED MGR TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTESILS IN 3-COMP SINK OR DISH WASHING MACHINE.

critical Pest Activity

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

INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED ON KITCHEN WALLS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.

minor Sanitation

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

USING GROCERY SHOPPING PLASTIC BAGS FOR FOOD STOREAGE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO USE APPROVED FOOD STORAGE BAGE AND CONTAINERS.

2012-05-02 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning
3
minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND SMALL SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

minor Sanitation

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

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL FOODS STORED ON SAME SHELF WITH CUSTOMERS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SEPARATLY.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WASH CLOTH ARE PLACED ON COUNTER AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE IN A SNITIZED SOLUTION

2012-02-24 Pass w/ Conditions Suspected Food Poisoning
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

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

All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND 4 LBS OF COOKED RICE AT 78.4F IN NRICE COOKER AT SUSHI PREP LINE, RICE WAS COOKED A DAY BEFORE. NO LAB TESTING ANALYSIS FOR RICE PH LEVEL, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP RICE HELD AT PROPER ...

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. HEAVY DUST BUILD UP NOTED ON FAN COVERS AND PIPE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST KEEP THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

2012-01-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-12-27 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

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

(7-38-020) NOTED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 12-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON WALL & CEILING AROUND A WAIT STAFF STATION AT KITCHEN ENTRANCE; 8-ON WALLS & CEILING AROUND THE DISHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREA...

minor Pest Activity

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

ALL WALLS OR CEILING AFFECTED BY PEST ACTIVITY MUST BE CLEANED & SANITIZED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

HANDSINK FAUCETS ARE LEAKING AT THE COOK'S LINE, & SLOW-DRAINING 1-COMP. SINK AT THE BAR MUST BE FIXED. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly con...

minor Sanitation

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

ANY SODA OR MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY OR COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS. 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 ...

2011-02-15 Pass Complaint
3
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. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED.

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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: SINK DRAINS IN THE BAR, SODA GUN HOLDERS-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS.

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. DUSTY COMPRESSORS & FAN GUARDS OF MOST COOLERS MUST BE CLEANED, INCLUDING FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2010-03-30 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

SEE REPORT 205273 3-15-10 VIOLATION REMAINS

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION REMAINS SEE REPORT 205273 3-15-10

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION REMAINS SEE REPORT 205273 3-15-10

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION REMAINS SEE REPORT 205273 3-15-10

minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

VIOLATION REMAINS SEE REPORT 205273 3-15-10

2010-03-15 Fail Complaint
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

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. OB...

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. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS, STAINED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING T...

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 AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD-UP. ALL AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN...

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. ALL REACH-IN COOLERS MUST HAVE THERMOMETERS. MUST INS...

100
Volare
100
Deli-time, L.l.c.
70
Big Bowl
67
Travelle
18
Gino'S East Pizzeria/rainbow Cone/gotham Bagels/th

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