JUN 20
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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OLD LWIW RESTAURANT INC.
BEAT. 39/100
2228 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 20, 2025 · passed
Failed 5 of 20 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
20
14 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
96
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Dec 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE NEXT TO STOVE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 132025FAILED15 violationsDETAILS
JUN 13
2025
FAILED
15 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM'S AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS.OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT ANY SANITIZING WATER AT FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT, OBSERVED 2 FEMALE EMPLOYEES AT SEPARATE TIMES WASHING DISHES AND RINSING UNDER RUNNING WATER AND PLACING IN DISH RACK TO DRY WITHOUT SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SETTING UP SINK TO SANITIZE PROPERLY. (PRIORITY 7-38-025)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT COOKED FOODS ON HOT SELF-SERVICE BAR, SUCH AS 3LBS. PORK & CHICKEN BALLS-129.2F.5LBS. PORK-124.5F.5LBS. POTATO-123.4F.5LBS. MUSHROOM GRAVY-126.9F.THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0°F OR ABOVE. APPX.18LBS.$60.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ON COLD SELF SERVICE BAR SUCH AS 3LBS. GREEK SALAD-53.2F.5LBS. REDDISH SALAD-54.3F. 5LBS. RED BEET SALAD-52.9F.5LBS. CUCUMBER SALAD-55.6F.3LBS. PUREE BEETS-53.6F.3LBS. CARROT SALAD-49.5F.5LBS. CUT WATERMELON- 54.0F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.29LBS.$60.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT SELF-SERVICE HOLDING UNIT AT 99.5°F AND COLD HOLDING SELF-SERVICE UNIT AT 46.9°F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE AND COLD HOLDING AT 41.0F. HOT HOLDING UNIT IS NOW AT 136.9°F AND COLD HOLDING 42.3°F.AFTER ADJUSTMENTS ON BOTH UNITS. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE HOT & COLD HOLDING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR UNITS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (BULK,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,ETC)
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA & BAR MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS (SHOES AND CLOTHING STORED ON CHAIRS AND ON FLOOR IN FRONT BAR AREA MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE FROM SURFACES.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS,COUNTER TOP AT COFFEE STATION.MUST REMOVE CLEAN DISHES FROM INSIDE OF MOPSINK BASIN REWASH & SANITIZE AND STORE PROPERLY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL NEXT TO REACH IN FREEZER,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE NEXT TO STOVE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2597256 7/9/24 NOT CORRECTED-#47-4-101.19 OBSERVED SHELVING IN 2 DOOR COOLER WITH CHIPPED AND RUSTED RACKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPAINT RACKS.#55-: 6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BAR AREA AS WELL AS KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
JUL 92024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 9
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SHELVING IN 2 DOOR COOLER WITH CHIPPED AND RUSTED RACKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPAINT RACKS OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL WRAPPED EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING IN KITCHEN INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BAR AREA AS WELL AS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.
APR 182023FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 18
2023
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EITHER EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EITHER EXPOSED HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED SOILED ALUMINIUM FOIL AROUND STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVE 2 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2453879 DATED 10/27/2020: #47 4-204.12 "NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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OCT 272020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 27
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
STAINED AND CHIPPED DRYWALL SURFACE BEHIND PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DURABLE SMOOTH EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.
AUG 92019PASS W/ CONDITIONS15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 9
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ESPRESO COFFEE MACHINE LOCATED AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SO THAT CAN BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AND VENTILATION VENTS IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING
APR 242018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 24
2018
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, ALSO CLEAN THE PREP TABLE AND,COUNTER TOPS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND REPAIR LIGHTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LEAKS ON THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE THE REST FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
JUL 212017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 21
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BROKEN GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR FREEZER WITH FROST BUILDUP ON THE INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND DEFROST FREEZER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BURNT CEILING TILES SURROUNDING THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED TO RE-ATTACH THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA THAT ARE HANGING OFF OF THE LIGHT FIXTURE TO PROPERLY PROTECT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE CEILING VENT IN THE EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 212016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 21
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXCESS SLIMESUBSTANCE ON PORTABLE PLASTIC DISH DRAIN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
JUL 62016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 6
2016
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND COOKED CABBAGE AT TEMP OF 81.9F; MIXED VEGETABLE AT TEMP OF 98.4F; FOOD PRODUCTS WERE STORED ON TOP PREP TABLE AND SHELVES.FOUND FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED AT COLD BUFFET UNIT: SLICED CABBAGE AND SLICED CUCUMBER AT TEMP OF 63.7F; SHREDDED CARROTS AT TEMP OF 59.3F; SHREDDED BEETS AT TEMP OF 62.0F;ALL SALADS WAS MIXED WITH CREAMY DRESSING WHICH WAS MADE IN HOUSE. SLICED WATER MELON AT TEMP OF 64.2F; COOKED CABBAGE WITH CARROTS AT TEMP OF 62.9F; COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS17,VALUE76 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-24-15,REPORT #1454201 #34-FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES #45- NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY 7-6-16 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXCESS SLIMESUBSTANCE ON PORTABLE PLASTIC DISH DRAIN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OCT 62015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 6
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
GROCERY BAGS MAY NOT BE USED TO STORE FOOD MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAG. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT NINFORMATION WITH MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 242015FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 24
2015
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 12-3-14 REPORT# 1512559 NOT CORRECTED: #38 INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN BAR/ COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
GROCERY BAGS MAY NOT BE USED TO STORE FOOD MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAG. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT NINFORMATION WITH MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 32014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 3
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN ALL SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, BAR, AND DINING AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE CABINETS UNDER BUFFET LINE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN BAR/ COFFEE PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTAINTS.
FEB 282014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
FEB 28
2014
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
COVER AND LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLS NEAR STOVE IN KITCHEN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARD NEAR STOVE IN KITCHEN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULBS AND SECURE LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOM NEAR BAR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
JUL 232013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 23
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Exposed handsink installed next to utility sink. Instructed to install shield between sinks.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ceiling tile through-out premises and wall behind stove not maintained. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile and detail clean heavily stained wall.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unnecessary articles stored on floor through-out prep and storage areas. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
SEP 52012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 5
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Inspector Comments: All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled.Consumer advisory must be posted.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: Remove aluminum foils from the bottoms of prep tables in kitchen areas must be smooth,easily cleanable surfaces.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: Hood,filters above cooking equipments require a detail cleaning.
AUG 292012FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 29
2012
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Observed live fruit flies in the kitchen areas.Approximately 15 live fruit flies were observed around crates of onions,dry foods storage stored on shelving in kitchen.Detail clean,sanitize affected areas,remove said flies,provide containers with lids to minimize pest problem,remove unnnecessary articles from said area.Pest control service now reccomended.Serious violation 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled.Consumer advisory must be posted.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Remove aluminum foils from the bottoms of prep tables in kitchen areas must be smooth,easily cleanable surfaces.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Detail clean,maintain interiors of refrigeration units,stoves,ovens,tops and bottoms of work tables,dry storage shelvings.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors beneath the cooking stove,buffet table are dirty,clean floors in detail.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Hood,filters above cooking equipments require a detail cleaning.
MAR 232011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 23
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT MULTI-USE FLAT WEAR BY BUFFET AREA, TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION UNTIL USED
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA
DEC 22010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 2
2010
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT BULBS BURNED OUT ABOVE PREP AREA (X2). MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS.
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