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4415-4419 W MONTROSE AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
11 of 22 inspections passed, 6 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 242025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER OPPOSITE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF DRAWER COOLER LOCATED OPPOSTE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED LIDS ON 2 OF 6 DUMPSTERS LOCATED IN REAR ALLEY IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
MAY 52025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR, RICE, CORNMEAL, AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE NAME OF THE CONTENTS.
APR 242025FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR, RICE, CORNMEAL, AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE NAME OF THE CONTENTS.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN BOTH BEER STORAGE AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HOT FOODS PREP AREA, EXPOSED HAND SINK, AND PREP COOLER. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USES PROPERLY.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON AND DRIPPING FROM OUTDOOR GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA AND WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 152024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR BREWERY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR BREWERY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 12024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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APR 252024PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
3-307.11 OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MULTUPLE EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 54F - 60F IN THE MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THEY MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE INCREASED THE HOTWATER TANKS TEMPERATURE TO 165F AND HOT WATER WAS RESTORED TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOMS. HOTWATER TEMPERATURE NOW REACHING A MINIMUM OF 100F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
5-501.116 OBSERVED STORAGE AREA AND ENCLOSURE FOR REFUSE, RECYCLABLES, OR RETURNABLES LITTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS (EX. WOOD). INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. MENTIONED AREAS SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 52024PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS ON DOORS OF THREE DOOE COOLER PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED FOR ELEVATION IN WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE 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
OBSERVED STORAGE AREA AND ENCLOSURE FOR REFUSE, RECYCLABLES, OR RETURNABLES LITTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS (EX. WOOD). INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. MENTIONED AREAS SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING AND WALL VENTS.
AUG 82023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
5-205.15 REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
5-501.116 CLEAN THE TOP OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER.
JUL 102023PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT OPERATING PROPERLY AND WILL NOT SWITCH FROM WASH TO FINAL RINSE/SANITIZE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MACHINE SO THAT IT IS SANITIZING DISHES AND UTENSILS WITH HOT WATER ABOVE 180F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND THAWING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED FISH AT 45F, CHEESE AT 50F, HAM AT 46F, CUT TOMATOES AT 64F, STEAK AT 46F, HAMBURGERS AT 48F, AND OCTOPUS AT 46F INSIDE OF THE 4 DRAWER PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL. ALSO OBSERVED FISH AT 64F THAWING IN COLD WATER IN THE 2 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE 4 DRAWER PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEATS AND CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE PREP COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
REPAIR THE DOOR HANDLE FOR THE 4 DRAWER PREP COOLER.
CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
CLEAN THE TOP OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER.
MAY 232023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS OF FOODS NOT LABELED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
4-602.13 CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
5-205.15 REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
MAY 162023FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (PULLED PORK AT 160F) WAS BEING SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE END OF THE COOK'S LINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (SALSAS AND SALAD DRESSINGS PREPARED ON SITE) STORED PAST THE 7 DAY MAXIMUM USE BY DATE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ANY TCS FOODS AFTER THE USE BY DATE HAS PAST. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS OF FOODS NOT LABELED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED NO MAXIMUM REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS OBSERVED TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2566095 ON 10/27/22 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FODD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HAS COMPLETED AND RECEIVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 10/27/22 WAS NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SODA LISTED AS A DEFAULT BEVERAGE FOR KID'S MEALS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SODA AS A DEFAULT BEVERAGE FROM THE KID'S MEAL MENU PER 7-38-060.
OCT 272022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERDSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FODD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HAS COMPLETED AND RECEIVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE.
JUN 152021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED RECEPTACLE LID UNABLE TO FULLY CLOSE ON DUMSPTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
JUN 72021FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (TURKEY, BRISKET, BURGERS, STEAK) ARE BEING PREPARED. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED AFTER INSPECTION WAS COMPLETE AT 3:25PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SIGN THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN ACCORDANCE TO LAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLER (BRISKET 45.7F, STEAK 45.5F, CHICKEN 46.1, TURKEY 45.1F, MILK 45.3, SOUR CREAM 45.0F). INSTRUCTED CHEF TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 30 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCT AT A COST OF $350. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MENU ITEMS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED WITHOUT DISCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE FOR ALL ITEMS (BURGER/STEAK) SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED DIGITAL METAL STEM THERMOMETER IMPROPERLY FUNCTIONING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP GROOVES AT FRONT GRILL AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RECEPTACLE LID UNABLE TO FULLY CLOSE ON DUMSPTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED 12/29/2020 NOT CORRECTED: #47 OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN. #56 OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 292020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED MENU ITEMS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED WITHOUT DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND FOOTNOTE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND FOOTNOTE FOR ALL ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 82020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER SUCH AS COLESLAW ST 50.0F, STEAK AT 48.1F, AND HAMBURGER AT 53.1F. COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 40.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL TCS FOOD DURING STORAGE IN PREP COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR LOWER. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $124.52 AND TOTAL 26.5 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS, BOWLS, TRAYS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.
ALL EXTRA LARGE POTS THAT DOES NOT FIT ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MUST BE REPLACE WITH SMALLER ONE OR INSTALL A BIGGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
4-602.13-CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
2-102.13- OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
DEC 232019FAILED13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE LIST OF SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE PREPARE A SANDWICH WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO BARE HAND CONTACT IS ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. THE SANDWICH WAS DISCARDED DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BLACK SLIME DRIPPING FROM THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE AND A MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE COVERING INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ICE FROM THE MACHINE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS REFRIGERATED OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL APPLICABLE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOOD ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE DOOR TO THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GASKET.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER AND ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GREASE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND GREASE DUMPSTER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR COFFEE PREP AREA.
CLEAN THE BUILDUP OF SOOT ON THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
APR 302018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED REPLACE OR REFINISH CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF (2) PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.---------INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR.
MAY 42017FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PREP COOLER REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. TEMPERATURE AT 55.0F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO HAVE A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). TAGGED THE COOLER "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG.
IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF BREADED CHICKEN INSIDE THE PREP REACH IN COOLER. TEMP AT 46.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 40.0F OR LOWER DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED/DENATURED THE SAID ITEM WORTH $100.00 AND TOTAL 12 LBS. DURING INSPECTION.
ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INTERIOR PANEL WALLS OF THE ICE MAKE WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE MAKER.
PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM REPORT #1950947 DATED 8/22/16.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER TO SEE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE BREAD MIXER AND MAINTAIN.
DAMAGED FLOOR BY THE BREAD MIXER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
AUG 222016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Must post customer advisory. Provided sign to post.
Unfinished ceiling above ice machine and utensil storage in rear area. Must have a finished ceiling above items or remove from area.
Dipper well in bar not connected to water source. Must repair and maintain. Must provide 3 stoppers for bar 3 compartment sink.
Must provide stem thermometers.
AUG 22016FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
Found exposed waste water pipe over bar and dining room area. Must enclose waste water pipe above food (drink) service areas. Serious violation 7-38-005a.
Must post customer advisory. Provided sign to post.
Found raw wood under bar top. Must seal wood so that it can be easily cleanable and nonabsorbent.
Found brick walls in dining unclean. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Unfinished ceiling above ice machine and utensil storage in rear area. Must have a finished ceiling above items or remove from area.
Dipper well in bar not connected to water source. Must repair and maintain. Must provide 3 stoppers for bar 3 compartment sink.
Must provide stem thermometers.
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