O'DONOVAN'S.

Chicago Health Dept

2100 W IRVING PARK RD · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2025).

29 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

144

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 19

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE 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

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP, AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 14

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEMS WITH A DISPOSITION DATE OF MARCH 4TH, 2025, IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE ALL FOOD ITEMS BY DISPOSITION DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE 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

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP, AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 26

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT THE BAR IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT MINIMUM OF 50 PPM.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED EMPLOYEE DRINKS AND FOOD STORED AT THE SAME REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH CUSTOMER FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN STORE THEIR FOOD.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, BAR, DISHWASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN ON ICE AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR BY THE BEER WALK IN FREEZER, UNDERNEATH THE STAIRWAY OF THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 17

2023

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH MISSING NAME LABEL IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE BASEMENT LIQUORR STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR ICE BIN BEHIND REAR (CASINO) BAR.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN BAR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER AND WALL WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE BASEMENT LIQUOR WALK-IN COOLER.

NOV 30

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHILI,SOUP) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES (TCS FOODS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (DISHWASHING AREA,BARS).

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEMS(SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT POTS/PANS LOCATED IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO KITCHEN PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

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AUG 31

2021

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 16

2021

FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MANAGEMENT HAS INSTALLED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH AREA BUT IT IS INACCESSIBLE DUE TO BE PLACED UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE DISH RACK. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE SINK SO THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 26

2021

FAIL 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT BOTH BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUL 19

2021

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT BOTH BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Serious Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON TOP OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON FAN IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

JUN 29

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11- INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114--ALL UNNECESSARY STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSETS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11-- OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN THE SMALL PREP ROOM SOUTH OF THE MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE/REPAIR.----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINES OR REMOVE FROM UNDER WASTE WATER AND ELECTRICAL PIPING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-101.11--- OBSERVED CEMENT FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND COOKS LINE IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKED, DAMAGED CEMENT AND LARGE DIVOTS ACCUMULATING LIQUID AND DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

JUN 24

2020

FAIL 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS SPINACH STUFFING, COOKED RIBS AND COOKED CHICKEN IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED, TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 MUST BE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED A SPRAY BOTTLE OF UNKNOWN CLEANING SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL CHEMICALS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-015. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL MIXING BOWLS STORED IN SMALL PREP ROOM MUST BE INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND REMOVE ALL RUST.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO COLD WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE SMALL PREP ROOM SOUTH OF THE MAIN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE COLD WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNNECESSARY STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSETS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEMENT FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND COOKS LINE IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKED, DAMAGED CEMENT AND LARGE DIVOTS ACCUMULATING LIQUID AND DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN THE SMALL PREP ROOM SOUTH OF THE MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE/REPAIR.----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINES OR REMOVE FROM UNDER WASTE WATER AND ELECTRICAL PIPING.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

SUMMARY REPORT FROM 6-11-19 NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. GIVEN TODAY'S SUMMARY AND POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 11

2019

PASS 2 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MIDDLE PREP AREA ROOM HANDWASH BOWL HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE LOW. MUST RAISE WATER PRESSURE AT SAID SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

VODKA ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

JAN 16

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENUS OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OR HAVE ON TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINES WATER LINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ICE MACHINES.

JAN 9

2019

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE (RIGHT SIDE ICE MACHINE) DRIPPING INTO ICE, USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF SAID ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE MACHINE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF FOOD WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINES WATER LINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ICE MACHINES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

NOV 20

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

SOME FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELF LOWER SIDE BY RED BULL REACH IN PREP COOLER, DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF CONDENSER INSIDE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE #2. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

WOMENS MAIN WASHROO RIGHT SIDE HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED IN SEASONAL STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELVATE ALL ITEMS OR REMOVE.

JAN 11

2017

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 4

2017

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WITH ORGINAL FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Serious Food Temperature

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT BOTH REAR MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS, WATER TEMPERATURE AT 55.2 F AT BOTH WASHROOMS HANDWASH SINKS. WE FOUND RUNNING HOT WATER OF 110 F AT ALL OTHER SINKS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INCREASE WATER TEMPERATURE TO A MINIMAL OF 85.0 F AT SAID WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

FRONT SIDE WOMENS WASHROOM WALL COVER LOOSE UNDER HANDWASH BOWLS. MUST REATTACH COVER TO WALL.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

REAR BAR EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

JAN 20

2016

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS AS WELL AS ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. ALSO MUST DO SAME WITH FOODS BEING STORED IN ALL REFRIGERATORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR UNDER HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT AT COOKING LINE IN THE KITCHEN AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE REAR AREA CLOSEST TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO PAINT RAW WOODEN BAR AT DOOR/WALL LEADING INTO THE BASEMENT BEER COOLER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTTER PROOF BULBS IN THE SECOND PREP AREA CLOSEST TO THE DOOR LEADING TO THE REAR PORTION AREA FOUND BULBS NOT COVERED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL HAND SINK CONNECTED TO CITY PLUMBING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN THE SECOND PREP AREA CLOSEST TO THE REAR DOORS LEADING TO THE PATIO AREA AND THERE IS A 2-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE HOT WATER FACUET HANDLE AT THE FRONT BAR HAND SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

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

IN THE BASEMENT AREA MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE VODKA STORAGE ROOM AREA SO AS TO PREVENT PEST HARBOURAGE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FOR NEW EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

JUN 8

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 4

2015

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Facility Condition

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1546300 DATED:05/21/2015 NOT CORRECTED. 38 MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND 2ND FLOOR LOUNGE AREA BAR, 11/13/2014. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN BY 6/8/15. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Serious Other

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

SEE VIOLATION#14.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 21

2015

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED PORK RIBS AT 108.1F-113.6F INSIDE DOUBLE DOOR HOT HOLDING UNIT. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOODS 45#'S OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $420.00 AS PER MANAGER ON DUTY.ALL HOT FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Serious Facility Condition

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1493668 DATED:08/15/2014. 38 MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND 2ND FLOOR LOUNGE AREA BAR, 11/13/2014. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN BY 5/28/15. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYERS,BAR COOLERS,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN-COOLER,AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND PEELING PAINT AT CEILING KITCHEN HOOD AND EXPOSED BRICK WALL ON OUTSIDE BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SUCH THAT ITS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

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

FOUND LIGHT BULBS NEAR DOUBLE DOOR HOT HOLDING NOT SHIELDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 15

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND 2ND FLOOR LOUNGE AREA BAR,

AUG 13

2014

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED DISH WASHER WASHING DISHES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, WITHOUT SANITIZING SOLUTION BEING DISPENSED INTO MACHINE, NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPES AVAILABLE TO TEST MACHINE, TEST MACHINE WITH MY OWN CHEMICAL TEST STRIPES AND NO CHLORINE WAS DETECTED AT THAT TIME, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND OUTSIDE BAR AREA, WITH NO RUNNING HOT WATER, NOT BEING PROPERLY MAINTAINED, MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TO SINK, AND WASH HANDS AT INSIDE PREP KITCHEN AND BAR AREAS, PREMISE PLACED ON 48 HOUR NOTICE, OFFICE AND TS NOTIFIED, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

Minor Chemical Safety

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

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS,

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS PROPERLY ON STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT, UNDER EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR AND REMOVE CHIPPING PLASTER ON CEILING IN FIRST PREP AREA,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN MENS 2ND FLOOR BATHROOM, AND MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND 2ND FLOOR LOUNGE AREA,

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS,

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT BASEMENT AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

OCT 28

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSDE THE DOOR OF SMALL WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE BROKEN NOT ABLE TO CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE(BASEMENT AREA)

Minor Sanitation

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

WOOD CEILING WITH ACCUMULATION OF MOLD AND BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER(OTHER FOOD PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT), WOOD WALL BEHIND THE SHELVES INSIDE THE LIQUOR ROOM,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. CRUMBLE BRICKS BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER AND STORAGE AREA,MUST BE SEALED,BASEMENT AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

WASHROOM DOORS USED BY CUSTOMERS/STAFF NOT SELF CLOSING AT SECOND FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOORS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

UNABLE TO CONFIRM BLACK FLOW PREVENT AT WATER PIPE BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR KNOW THE LOCATION WERE BACK FLOW IS INSTALLED.

OCT 21

2013

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS BEHIND BAR AREAS AT FIRST FLOOR.BAR TENDER IS SERVING CUSTOMERS. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

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

OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND FRONT DOOR WIDE OPENED AND SECOND DOOR HAS 1" TO 2" GAPS BETWEEN AND BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. WE OBSERVED 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN PREP AREA ON WALL BY THE COOLERS, REAR STORAGE AND BEHIND BAR AREA. WE OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES BEHIND FRONT BAR INSIDE THE CRACKS AND CREVICES OF BASEBOARD WALLS. TEN MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED AT SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA, AT SAME AREA WE OBSERVED A CAT LITTER WITH FECES ON FLOOR AND INSIDE THE BOX,ALSO A SIGN IS POSTED AT OFFICE OF THE MANAGER "BEWARE OF CATS" IN BASEMENT AREA, WHICH AREA IS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE,INCLUDED ICE MACHINE AND COOLERS. UNABLE TO CHECK OFFICE KEY NOT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LIVE SMALL FLIES ROACHES AND DROPPINGS.SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED. REMOVE CAT LITTER FROM PREMISES,IF ANY CATS ARE ON PREMISES MUST BE REMOVED TO A SAVE PLACE.NEED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF FRONT MAIN DOOR,ALSO KEEP IT CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

Serious Facility Condition

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-24-12,REPORT #1098485. #32-MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON SALAD PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS. SAME VIOLATION IS OBSERVED TODAY,ALL THREE DOORS OF REACH-IN COOLER RUBBER GASKET ARE BROKEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN WOOD DIVIDER BETWEEN COOLERS IN BAR AREA(FRONT BAR),INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BROKEN/HOLES AND RUSTY METAL SHEETS INSIDE THE ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE,IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. NO WEST SIDE COVER FOR THE ICE MACHINE,DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSDE THE DOOR OF SMALL WALK0IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

DUST AND CRUMBLED BRICKS ACCUMULATION ON TOP THE ICE MACHINE,SHELVES IN LIQUOR ROOM AND CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS,DUST AND CRUMBLED BRICKS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ACCUMULATION OF ITEMS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR,REMOVE PLASTIC CRATES AND PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES FOR PROPER CLEANING. FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE BROKEN NOT ABLE TO CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE(BASEMENT AREA).

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN CEILING AND PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE AND CHEST FREEZER,ALSO INSIDE THE LIQUOR ROOM. WOOD CEILING WITH ACCUMULATION OF MOLD AND BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER(OTHER FOOD PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT), WOOD WALL BEHIND THE SHELVES INSIDE THE LIQUOR ROOM,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. CRUMBLE BRICKS BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER AND STORAGE AREA,MUST BE SEALED,BASEMENT AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

WASHROOM DOORS USED BY CUSTOMERS/STAFF NOT SELF CLOSING AT SECOND FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOORS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

UNABLE TO CONFIRM BLACK FLOW PREVENT AT WATER PIPE BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR KNOW THE LOCATION WERE BACK FLOW IS INSTALLED.

JUL 31

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AT KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON SALAD PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.

JUL 24

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND ONE OF TWO WALK IN COOLERS AT 55.4F. INADEQUATED FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER AND KEEP AT 40F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON COOLER. WHEN REPAIRED, MUST FAX LETTER REQUESTING TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE ABOVE COOLER; 24LBS OF COOKED PORK RANGING FROM 49.8-54.1F, 34LBS CHILI AT 50.7F, 41LBS POTATOES RANGING FROM 50.4-58.1, 42LBS COOKED CHICHEN RANGING FROM 50.7-53.2, 16LBS SPINACH AND CHEESE DIP 54.3-56.6F, AND 68LBS DIFFERENT KIND OF SAUCES, RANGING FROM 50.09-68.8F. (ONE CONTAINER OF MASHED POTATOES HAD MOLD ON THEM). INSTRUCTED COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED, V=$1894. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MAIN BAR AREA WAS REMOVED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY INSTALL THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT/COLD WATER PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE BAR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS, NEAR BAR AREA. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AT KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED, MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON SALAD PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS.

Minor Food Temperature

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND HOT HOLDING BOXES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT, UNDER EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS INSIDE THE LOCKER ROOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

INSTRUCTED, FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

FEB 16

2010

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 1

2010

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

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.OBSERVED REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1"GAP UNDER DOOR MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

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.OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELF IN UTILITY ROOM MUST REMOVE RUST.

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.CLEAN FLOOR PREP AREA BY COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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. CLEAN WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE ALSO UNDER MACHINE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS DUSTY IN REAR PREP AREA, ALSO OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED I.E. 2 PROPANE TANKS.

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