SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

NORTH POND CAFE.

BEAT. 47/100

2610 N CANNON DR · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 21, 2025 · passed

Failed 4 of 16 inspections. 3 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

8 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 4 failed

VIOLATIONS

includes 3 critical

RECORDS COVER

13 YEARS

since Jul 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 21

2025

PASSED

0 violations

JUL 14

2025

FAILED

2 violations

DETAILS

SERIOUSFood Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED FINAL RINSE GAGE NOT READING ACCURATE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE ON GAGE IS SHOWING A TEMPERATURE OF 162F. A WAREWASHING machine shall be equipped with a TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE that indicates the temperature of the water: In each wash and rinse tank and as the water enters the hot water SANITIZING final rinse manifold. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL LOCATED IN REAR LINEN ROOM. MUST SEAL.

SEP 13

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

5 violations

DETAILS

SERIOUSFood Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS BRIE CHEESE 44.2 F, YAK (WHOLE MUSCLE - COW) 44.2 F, CHICKEN LEGS 45.5, LAMB BELLY 43.8 F, COOKED LAMB 44.4 F, RAW DUCK 45.1 F, BRIOCHE DOUGH 44.9, WAGYU 44.6 F, CHICKEN BREAST 44.4 F AND COOKED SWEET POTATOES 44.2 F, IN WALK-IN COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 90 LBS VALUED AT $1030 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSSanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP OF OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED TRASH, CRATES, WOOD, AND EXCESSIVE DIRT AND OTHER ELEMENTS ON THE GROUND UNDERNEATH OUTDOOR RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE ITEMS AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER IN MOP CLOSET IN MENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ALL KEPT ITEMS ON PROPER SHELVING, THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED LEAK AT BASE OF MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 2

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

9 violations

DETAILS

SERIOUSFood Temperature

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED COMPLETELY THAWED QUAIL BREAST MEAT @ 42.8F IN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER DATED 10/27. QUAIL WAS PACKAGED ON-SITE WITH NO HACCP PLAN. INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW R.O.P REQUIREMENTS OF TIME, DATE, AND TEMPERATURE OR PROVIDE A HACCP PLAN FOR THE USE OF THE R.O.P MACHINE ON SITE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED QUAIL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

MINORChemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP MUST BE RE-LABELED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK AND THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK ----EXPOSED PRE-SET TABLEWARES MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

MINORFood Storage & Handling

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

ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE DISH ROOM THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.

MINORSanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

TOP OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK UNDER THE DISH ROOM THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS UNDER THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM METAL RACK SHELVING WITH DIRT AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CAULKING ALONG THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR, BLACKENED, CRACKED AND MISSING. MUST REPLACE.

OCT 5

2022

PASSED

8 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

MINORSanitation

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON DRAIN PIPE UNDER HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE, REMOVE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE THE DOOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND THE PLASTIC LID OF THE BULK FLOUR CONTAINER. IT MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. Edit

MINORSanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS UNDER AND AROUND DISHMACHINE, UTILITY CONNECTIONS, AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE DEEP FRYERS, ALSO WHEELS OF UNITS. SURFACES MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USEALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER UNDER THE BURNERS OF THE STOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

MINORSanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED, GROUND WITH GRIMES AND ITEMS, ALSO OBSERVED BINS OF COMPOST IN WHICH THE GROUND HAS EXCESS WATER AND SLIME SUBSTANCE, MUST KEEP BOTH AREAS CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORFacility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

BROKEN PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD MUST BE REPLACED,IN DIFFERENT PART OF KITCHEN

MINORDocumentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN REQUIRED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

MINORDocumentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

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AUG 28

2020

PASSED

0 violations

AUG 19

2020

FAILED

8 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ANOTHER HANDWASHING SINK AT EAST PREP AREA OR REMOVE SWING DOOR BETWEEN PREP AREA TO HAVE ACCESSIBILITY TO HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

BLACK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR AND AT WHITE PANEL OF ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSOther

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation

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

EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESS RUST NOT CLEANABLE. REMOVE ALUMINIUM FOIL UNDER THE BURNERS IN THE KITCHEN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED PREMISES USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH GAUGE READING 190F; HOWEVER NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES UNDER RUBBER MATS IN DISH WASHING AREA,MUST RE-GROUT SAID FLOOR.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GREASE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,SPECIALLY UNDER THE DEEP FRYER.CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE

MINORFood Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-4-2019,REPORT #2244066 #51) 5-204.12- UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST INSTALL OR IDENTIFY SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED

JAN 4

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

9 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS -SHARED CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS -BACK PREP AREA NEAR BUTCHER STATION - HAND SINK AT BAR INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SERIOUSOther

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B)- OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE INSIDE COOLER AT COOK LINE/PREA AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation

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

4-101.19-OBSERVED CHIPPED AND CRACKED PAINT ON WIRE SHELVING RACKS THROUGHOUT COOLERS AT COOK LINE, PASTRY STATION AND FISH STATION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/RESURFACE AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13- OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN CAULK LINE AT BACK SPLASH AREA OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C)(C)- OBSERVED INTERIOR SCRATCHES AND SLIGHT BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE BAFFLE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN DETAIL CLEAN AND REPLACE INTERIOR PANEL BAFFLE SURFACE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12- UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11- OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOOR GROUTING IN DISH WASHING AREA.INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

SEP 8

2017

PASSED

6 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

MUST REPAIR DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM OVEN IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED SWINGING DOOR LEADING TO STAFF LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR PANEL AND HOSES IN ICE MACHINE IN REAR. AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INSIDE ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS (CORNERS) IN PREP AREA AND IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation

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

MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition

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

MUST REPAIR BURNED OUT LIGHT IN MENS ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMP SINK IN REAR. ALSO, REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET ON EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

AUG 31

2016

PASSED

3 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,MEAT COOLER,SALAD PREP COOLER,PASTRY COOLER,4- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,COFFEE BAR MILK COOLER.

MINORSanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET.

MINORSanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

AUG 24

2016

FAILED

10 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALPest Activity

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING AROUND INSIDE OF A MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER 4- DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA,FLYING AROUND AND ON UPPER WALLS IN BAR AREA.ALSO FRONT WEST DINING DOOR ALONG BOTTOM LEFT CORNER AND FRONT ENTRY DOOR ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER APPX."1/2-3/4".MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/24/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

SERIOUSFacility Condition

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED.OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN OVER FLOWING WITH WATER AND POOLING ON TO FLOOR WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)

MINORSanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID ON TOPSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,MEAT COOLER,SALAD PREP COOLER,PASTRY COOLER,4- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,COFFEE BAR MILK COOLER,LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON 1ST OVEN .MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 2- DOOR PREP COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FISH PREP COOLER.

MINORSanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM INTERIOR OF BOTH OVENS,FRYER CABINET,ICE MACHINE PANEL,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,COMPRESSOR UNIT,WHEEL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LEGS OF PREP COUNTERS,SPIDER WEBS FROM UPPER HEAT LAMP SHELVING UNITS,MEAT SLICER.

MINORSanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,PREP COUNTERS IN PREP AREAS,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER 4- DRAWER PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PASTRY PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,VENTILATION VENTS & LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,MOLD BUILD UP AND DIRT ON CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER,DISH WASHING AREA,WIRES AND CORDS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VENTILATION VENTS AND CEILING TILE RAILINGS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA AND MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA

MINORPlumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY DRAINLINE CONNECTION UNDER HAND SINK IN PASTRY PREP AREA,LEAKY FAUCET AT 2- COMP SINK AND BAR 3- COMP SINK.

MINORSanitation

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

MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE,ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS NEXT TO 4- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER

NOV 6

2015

PASSED

1 violation

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES WITHIN PREP AREA WITH RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SURFACES TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 29

2015

FAILED

4 violations

DETAILS

SERIOUSSanitation

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

OBSERVED HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE THERMOMETER READING 170F. HIGH TEMP TEST STRIP WAS USED TO INDICATE 180F PROPER SANITIZATION. MUST INSTALL PROPER THERMOMETER TO REFLECT ACCURATE SANITIZING RINSE CYCLE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

MINORSanitation

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

OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES WITHIN PREP AREA WITH RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SURFACES TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER SINKS AND EQUIPMENT IN BAR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. OBSERVED FLOORS IN STAFF ROOM UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPEPS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR SINK STOPPERS SO THAT THEY HOLD WATER WITHIN BASINS AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 27

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

1 violation

DETAILS

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling

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

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA AND VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS (CHICKEN, PUREES, CHEESES, ETC.) STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER WITHOUT AN APPROVED HACCP PROGRAM ONSITE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CEASE USING THE MACHINE AND TO STORE ALL VACUUM PACKAGED ITEMS IN THE FREEZER UNTIL YOUR HACCP PLAN IS APPROVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

SEP 17

2013

PASSED

2 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE PROTECTED.

MINORSanitation

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

MOLDED, PEELING WALL CAULKING AT REAR KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE.

JUL 17

2012

PASSED

3 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

REPLACE THE RUSTED WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE FREEZER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE COOK'S LINE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.

MINOREmployee Hygiene

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

HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

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