NORTH STAR RESTAURANT, INC..
6246 N WESTERN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 22 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 272025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE BAR 1-DOOR REACH IN MILK COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER INSIDE BAR 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES FOR FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
DEC 62024PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA FLOOR AT PIZZA PREP. MUST PREP AREA FLOOR THROUGOUT AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 152023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
OBSERVED MULTIPLE BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
OBSERVED TWO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAINS.
JUN 292022PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INFORMING EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IN WOODEN CABINETS IN PIZZA PREPARATION AREA WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/ SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 222022FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIOAN 7-38-010. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INFORMING EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IN WOODEN CABINETS IN PIZZA PREPARATION AREA WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED A DEAD MOUSE ON GLUE TRAP IN THE BASMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD MOUSE FROM PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FREEZER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIOAN 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A CHEMICAL TEST KIT OR OTHER DEVICE THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTIONS AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/ SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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JUL 162021PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED MISSING SUPPLIES FROM VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT(MASK, GLOVES, DISPOSABLE APRON, PAPER TOWELS, TRASH BAGS, DISPOSABLE SHOVEL, DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD). MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
OBSERVED MILK AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 48.2F INSIDE REFRIGERATOR. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA. FETA CHEESE FOUND AT 55.1F, ONE GALLON OF YOGURT DRINK FOUND AT 58.6F, CREAM CHEESE SPREAD FOUND AT 59.2F, COTTAGE CHEESE FOUND AT 59.7F, CHOPPED LETTUCE FOUND AT 57.2F, CESAR SALAD DRESSING FOUND AT 52.3F. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR TCS FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ALL FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS AT A COST OF $100.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 53.6F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WATER SPRAYING OUT OF FAUCET HEAD AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON (MINOR WATER LEAK). MUST REPAIR ISSUE.
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/27/2020, REPORT #2457088. #58- OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST UNDERGO ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
NOV 272020PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA BUT NO KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED AT BAR AND IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED ITEMS ON MENU SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS HAMBURGER AND STEAK SANDWICH WITHOUT REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, OR FOOTNOTE. INSTRUCTED TO MARK ALL ITEMS ON MENU THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED WITH CONSUMER ADVISORY INCLUDING REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND FOOTNOTE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CRACKED TILES AT BASE OF STAIRS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GAPS IN PANELING ON WALL IN BASEMENT BEHIND REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST UNDERGO ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 192020FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA BUT NO KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED AT BAR AND IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION COVERED IN LARGE AMOUNTS OF PINK AND BLACK SLIME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RUN 2 LOADS OF ICE THROUGH AND REMOVE, AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE FREE OF SLIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ITEMS ON MENU SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS HAMBURGER AND STEAK SANDWICH WITHOUT REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, OR FOOTNOTE. INSTRUCTED TO MARK ALL ITEMS ON MENU THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED WITH CONSUMER ADVISORY INCLUDING REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND FOOTNOTE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CRACKED TILES AT BASE OF STAIRS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GAPS IN PANELING ON WALL IN BASEMENT BEHIND REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PLASTIC TABLE IN BASEMENT COVERED IN YELLOW STAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST UNDERGO ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2382844 ON 7/13/2020 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION # 39 "NO SPLASH GUARD IN FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD." AND VIOLATION #47 " MUST NOT USE UNPROTECTED WOOD UNDER COFFEE MACHINE. ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE" INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 3 ASHTRAYS FILLED WITH STUBBED OUT CIGARETTES AND ASHES AND DETECTED ODOR OF CIGARETTE SMOKE IN REAR GARAGE USED FOR INDOOR DINING AND VIDEO GAMBLING. INSTRUCTED TO NOT ALLOW SMOKING INDOORS. VIOLATION 7-32-020(C). CITATION ISSUED. MANDATORY COURT APPEARANCE.
JUL 132020PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT NEW FOOD PREP PIZZA STATION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED
NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE NEW FOOD PREP REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
NO SPLASH GUARD IN FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD.
MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON NEW INSTALLED FOOD PREP COOLER
MUST NOT USE UNPROTECTED WOOD UNDER COFFEE MACHINE . ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE
MUST CLOSE HOLE IN CEILING OVER PIZZA OVEN
NOTED NO WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE THE MEN'S TOILET ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE A WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE ALL TOILETS
OBSERVED USE OF GAS POWERED OWEN WITH OUT VENTILATION SYSTEM .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
FEB 272019PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF, CHICKEN ) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -7-38-005
MUST COVERED FOOD CONTAINERS (FLOWER) WHEN NOT IN USE
MUST INVERT SINGLE USE UTENSILS INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION
MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN COOLER
BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
MUST REPAIR HOLE ON FIRST STEP TO BASEMENT
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHTS ABOVE PIZZA- BREAD PREP AREA
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
APR 272018PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
MUST NOT USE RAW WOODEN BOXES FOR BREAD CONTAINER. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINER.
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON KITCHEN TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE GASKETS.----RAW WOODEN BOXES USED FOR DRY FOOD/SPICE STORAGE MUST BE PAINTED /SEALED AND WASHABLE.----RAW WOODEN SHELVING ABOVE THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE. MUST PAINT/SEAL.----PEELING PLASTIC PROTECTING ON METAL PREP SHELVING IN KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED.
EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING, CRACKED AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
MISSING WALL TILES AT THE MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE.---- UNEVEN SPRAY FOAM SEALANT AROUND THE WALL OF THE MOP SINK MUST BE REMOVED. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SEAL.----PEELING PLASTER IN THE CEILING OF THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
HOLES IMPROPERLY SEALED WITH UNEVEN SPRAY FOAM. MUST SEAL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST PROVIDE CLEANABLE WALLS AND CEILING AROUND THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE OR REMOVE MACHINE TO A DIFFERENT AREA THAT PROVIDES PROTECTION.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN THE SMALL TWO DOOR AND ONE DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
ALL STORED ITEMS BEHIND THE BAR AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
APR 192018FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 8 DROPPINGS BEHIND BAR AREA PEPSI COOLER, 6 DROPPINGS BEHIND BAR ALONG BASEBOARD. 300 PLUS DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CO. SERVICE FOR RATS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM #2049914 ON 5-8-17 NOT CORRECTED #35- INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING ON CEILING AND WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PEST. HOLES NOTED BEHIND PEPSI COOLER, IN BASEBOARD BEHIND THE BAR, UNDER PIZZA OVEN AND BEHIND TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
MUST NOT USE RAW WOODEN BOXES FOR BREAD CONTAINER. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINER.
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON KITCHEN TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE GASKETS.----RAW WOODEN BOXES USED FOR DRY FOOD/SPICE STORAGE MUST BE PAINTED /SEALED AND WASHABLE.----RAW WOODEN SHELVING ABOVE THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE. MUST PAINT/SEAL.----PEELING PLASTIC PROTECTING ON METAL PREP SHELVING IN KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED.
EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING, CRACKED AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
MISSING WALL TILES AT THE MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE.---- UNEVEN SPRAY FOAM SEALANT AROUND THE WALL OF THE MOP SINK MUST BE REMOVED. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SEAL.----PEELING PLASTER IN THE CEILING OF THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN THE SMALL TWO DOOR AND ONE DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
ALL STORED ITEMS BEHIND THE BAR AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
MAY 82017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING ON CEILING AND WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PEST.
APR 212017FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR, SHELVING AND INSIDE EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD AND DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED GAP OF ABOUT 1/4" UNDERNEATH REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND REPAIR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN,BEEF,SALADS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ESPECIALLY THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD AND DRY STORAGE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING ON CEILING AND WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PEST.
NOTED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD AND DRY STORAGE AREA AND ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE, WRAP ALL UNUSED UTENSILS OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
AUG 172016PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RUST ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE AND MICROWAVE STAND. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TORN GASKETS REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE ON 2 DOOR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN KITHCEN. REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND REPLACE TORN GASKETS. OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED AS CUTTING BOARD. ALL WOOD CUTTING BOARDS MUST BE FOOD GRADE. RAW WOOD CAN NOT BE USED.
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN IN CORNERS WITH DIRT . CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED FLOOR MIXER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAT SHEILD BEHIND STOVE WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN DISREPAIR NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HOLE IN OUTLET COVER ABOVE RIGHT SIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE MOP SINK. CLOSE HOLE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CEILING OF BASEMENT ON SOUTH SIDE IN DISREPAIR DUE TO LEAK. REPAIR LEAKING CONDITION AND RESTORE REPALCE CEILING.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. RESTORE HOT WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REFRIGERATOR. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
OBSERVED SODA AND WATER IN BASEMENT NEEDS TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
SEP 92015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt storage area under pallet/shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
OCT 242014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPAIR HOLE AT THE LADIES RESTROOM DOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND 2DR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRI FROM THE ALL THE FLOOR CORNERS AT THE BAR AREA AND IN THE ENTIRE BASEMENT AREA TO REMOVE DEBRI, DEAD INSECTS AND DIRT.
MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BR 3-COMP SINK AT ALL TIMES. ALSO MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TESTING STRIPS AT ALL TIMES.
MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE LONG HALLWAY AT THE SIDE OF THE BASEMENT ON THE NORTHEAST SIDE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
MAR 62014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD/GRIME BUILD UP ON PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL COLD/HOT WATER HANDLES ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
WALL PANEL LOOSE/IN POOR REPAIR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP/DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH LOOSE WALL PANEL AND CLEAN/PAINT ALL UNCLEAN WALLS/CEILING AT PREP AREA.
NO THEROMETER INSIDE BAR REACH IN COOLER (SLIDE DOOR COOLER WITH MILK INSIDE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THEROMETER FOR COOLER.
BACK OF BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT (CARDBOARD BOXES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER(S).
JUN 62013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AND PIZZA AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NO VENTILATION / HOOD PROVIDED ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR AREA SLOWLY DRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS
MAY 302013FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND DISPLAY COOLER AT AIR TEMP OF 62F TO 68F,ALSO FOUND TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AIR TEMP OF 68F, TO 70F; TAGGED UNITS "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNITS.COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) BY THE TIME I FINISHED REPORT MANAGER FIXED THE PROBLEM, AND BOTH UNITS MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 32F TO 40F. INSTRUCTED TO USE COOLERS AND CONTINUE TO MONITOR UNITS.
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY AND TWO DOOR COOLERS: SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 57.7F, COOKED PEPPER WITH HERBS AT TEMP OF 55.6F, SLICED PEPPERONI AT TEMP OF 55.6F; HOME MADE BEEF SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF 52.3F TP 55.6F; SOUP AT TEMP OF 52.7F TO 53.7F; CHICKEN SOUP AT TEMP OF 54.2F; PIE FILLED WITH PRE-COOKED SPINACH AND OTHER COOKED FOOD AT TEMP OF 57,6F; FISH AT TEMP OF 54.5F; SALMON AT TEMP OF 51.4F; CHICKEN BREAST AT TEMP OF 47.6F TO 52.1F; SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 51.3F; MILK AT TEMP OF 50.7F, HALF AND HALF AT TEMP OF 59.5F.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 41 VALUE 530,CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
EVIDENCE OF OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS INDIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREP AREA: UNDER THE PIZZA OVEN,INSIDE THE BRICK BLOCKS,UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER(BOTTOM PART), INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED.OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED:BOTH FRONT AND REAR DOORS ARE NOT RODENT/ INSECTS PROOFED,GAPS FROM 1/2" TO 1".INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF SAID DOORS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
WASTE LINE CONNECTION FROM THE ICE MACHINE MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN. INTERIOR LID OF CHEST FREEZER IS BROKEN AND HAS EXPOSED INSULATION INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID LID, IN BASEMENT AREA.
MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AND PIZZA AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NO VENTILATION / HOOD PROVIDED ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR AREA SLOWLY DRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS
APR 222011FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR AREA OF THE BASEMENT, OVER 3O TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. INFORM THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #160336 DATED 5/12/09. #41-ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE REAR BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER .
RUBBER GASKET ON ONE OF THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER RIPPED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE 2 SINK DRAIN COVER FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK. MISSING ON THE 1ST AND 3RD COMPT SINK.
FAN COVER INSIDE THE PEPSI COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED, FILTER BY THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILT UP, AND CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE BOTH WASHROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DUST, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SELF CLOSING DEVICE OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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