OCT 24
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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OSTERIA LANGHE.
YOUR CALL. 49/100
2824 W ARMITAGE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 24, 2025 · passed with conditions
13 of 18 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
13 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
103
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Aug 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VERIFIABLE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED SHELLSTOCK TAGS ON SITE MISSING DATE IN WHICH LAST OF THE SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS HAVE THE DATE IN WHICH THE LAST OF THAT SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD RECORDED ON EACH TAG. PIC CREATED A DATING AND ORGANIZATION SYSTEM DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SEWAGE LINES OVER FOOD AND SINGLE-USE ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT NOT PROPERLY SHIELDED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SHIELD THE SEWAGE LINES TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS OR REMOVE THE ITEMS STORED BENEATH THE SEWAGE LINES
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL MOUNTED POTATO CUTTER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLEAN UNIT AFTER EACH USE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE EXPRESSO MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HAND SINK AT BAR LEAKING FROM PIPES FRIGHT ABOVE FLOOR DRAIN, NOTED DRAINING PIPE AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE LEAK HAS BECOME UNSEALED AND IS LEAKING ONTO FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AS WALLS SHOULD BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AND DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NOTED: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE BASEMENT PREP-AREA, WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. NOTED PARITIAL AREAS IN BASEMENT PREP THAT ARE COVERED WITH UNFINISHED DRYWALL THAT HAVE STAINS OF WATER LEAK AND IS DAMAGE WHERE PLASTER IS BREAKING APART. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND COVER THE CEILING SO THAT IT IS SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL PREP AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND WALLSS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BURNED-OUT LIGHT-BULB IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
DEC 302024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 30
2024
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FLOUR AND SUGAR OUT OF THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN PLASTIC INGREDIENT BINS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSEREVD SCOOPER AND HANDLE SUBMERGED IN INGREDIENT BINS CONTAINING SUGAR AND SALT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD- CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED LARGE MIXING BOWL IN BASEMENT PREP AREA UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING FOR FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING.
MAR 182022PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 18
2022
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.12 OBSERVED AN OVEN AND THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA BENEATH SEWAGE PIPES IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SHIELD THE SEWAGE PIPES TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 MUST PAINT THE WOOD PANEL ON THE CEILING OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
MAR 102022FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 10
2022
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER PROVIDED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE ALL FOODS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED AN OVEN AND THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA BENEATH SEWAGE PIPES IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SHIELD THE SEWAGE PIPES TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE CEILING IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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APR 292021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 29
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER FAN COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
JAN 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS18 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
18 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DICLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU FOR RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROVIDE A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER ON 1ST FL.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,POTATOE PEELER,INSIDE OF OVEN,BASEMENT REACH IN FREEZER,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,GRILL TABLE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT REAR 3- COMP SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND STORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN 1ST FL. PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 282017FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 28
2017
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED PROPERLY AT THIS TIME WHILE RUNNING AND DRAINING WATER IN THE LEFT SIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK CLEAR WATER BACKING UP FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND DRAIN LINES TO PREVENT INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AND FOUL ODOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-030
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 08/17/16 REPORT#1950600. (35) NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AND MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND ALSO REPAIR THE HOLES AND OPENINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION FANS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED BASEBOARD IN POOR REPAIR BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WALL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT BAR AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SLOW LEAKING UNDERNETH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 172016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 17
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE SERVICE COOLER DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE....ALSO NOTED MISSING LID ON ICE STORAGE BIN AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AND MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND ALSO REPAIR THE HOLES AND OPENINGS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED CLUTTER AT THE FAR END OF BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
AUG 212015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
AUG 21
2015
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST PROPERLY STORE, INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS DISHES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE TINT FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DEATIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. REMOVE DIRT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT AND CEILING ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FIRST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 182015PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
AUG 18
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS IN A REFRIGERATOR AND 3-DOOR FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITHOUT REGULATORY APPROVAL. DUCK 6LBS, LAMB 10LBS,SIRLOIN 6LBS, CHICKEN 6LBS, RABBIT 14 LBS, PORK BELLY 2LBS, PORK SHOULDER 4LBS, SAUSAGES STAFFING 3LBS, TERRINE 11LBS, PORK RIBEYE 7LBS, NEW YORK STEAK 6LBS, SNAILS 11LBS. ALL VACUUM PACKAGED WERE TAGGED APPROXIMATELY 86LBS VALUE OF $943 VACUUM PACKAGED MACHINE IN BASEMENT WITHOUT CDPH APPROVAL TAGGED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST PROPERLY STORE, INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS DISHES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE TINT FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DEATIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. REMOVE DIRT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT AND CEILING ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FIRST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 112014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 11
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER AROUND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 72013PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MAR 7
2013
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE/REPAIR STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN/REPAINT WALLS VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, AND PROVIDE BASEBOARDS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP AREA
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AND UTILITY CLOSET BY KITCHEN AREA CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS
SEP 282012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 28
2012
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST PROVIDE A DISPENSER FOR UNPACKAGED TOOTH PICKS AT FRONT COUNTER AREA
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, CUTTING BOARDS, INTERIOR OF SMOKER, AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN KITCHEN AREA
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREA
APR 82011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 8
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.WALL SECTION BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN BASEMENT MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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.REMOVE CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
JAN 202011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 20
2011
PASSED
5 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.All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up.
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.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
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.ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYERS,SHELVINGS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,ICE MACHINE,KNIFE STORAGE AREAS ETC REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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.WALL SECTION BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN BASEMENT MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHILED OVER 2 DOOR COOLER SAME AREA.
AUG 312010PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
AUG 31
2010
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL ON DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN
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. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
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. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS.
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWINGS WITH DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD UPS:OUTER WALLS OF GRILL AND PIG BAKING OR ROASTING CONTAINER UNDER HOOD,MOP SINK,EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT,AND ICE SCOOP CONTAINER IN BSMT.
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS WITH DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:BASEMENT FLOORS,FLOORS IN FURNACE CLOSET,FLOORS UNDER 3COMP.SINK,FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN KITCHEN,AND FLOORS AT DUMPSTER AREAS. MUST ELEVATE CLEAN FOOD UTENSILS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN BEHIND SHELVES BY MOP SINK,AND ELSEWHERE WITH GREASE STAINS .
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESS CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND MOP SINK AREA.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOODSERVICE STAFFS IN KITCHEN HANDLING FOODS WITH OUT HAIR RESTRAINT,INSTRUCTED TO RESTRAINT HAIR WHILE FOODS ARE HANDLED.
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