SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PANCHO'S CANTINA.

BEAT. 26/100

327 S PLYMOUTH CT · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 26, 2026 · passed with conditions

Failed 4 of 23 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
23
14 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
98
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
16 YEARS
since Feb 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 26
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION SIGN

OBSERVED LICENSE SUSPENSION SIGN REMOVED FROM FRONT ENTRY DOOR BY SOMEONE NOT AUTHORIZED TO DO SO AT THIS TIME,PIC WAS INSTRUCTED NOT TO COVER,OR DEFACE,OR REMOVE SIGNAGE UNDER PENALTY.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-050)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

FEB 25
2026
FAILED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN PREMISES. 3- COMPARTMENT SINK 75.2F. MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.O DEGREES F AT HAND SINKS AND 110.0F AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

JUL 16
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS, BAR AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT BROWN BUILDUP ON INTERIOR WHITE AND CLEAR COMPONENTS OF THREE MARGARITA DISPENSERS(NEAR NOZZLES)IN FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL THREE MARGARITA DISPENSERS IN FIRST FLOOR BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF MARGARITAS.

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CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER TO MENU. CORRECTED ON SITE, DISCLOSURE STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER ADDED TO MENU BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE IN MIDDLE AND AT BASE OF LEFT AND RIGHT DOUBLE OUTER GLASS FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

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

OBSERVED BOXES, MILK CRATES AND CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN FIRST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER AND FIRST FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON REAR LINE OF BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP ON REAR LINE OF BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSOR.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

EXPIRED PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR ONE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES

FEB 26
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL ON CAULKING ABOVE THE SPRAYER AT DISH MACHINE AND ALONG WALL BEHIND/UNDER LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. ALSO NOTED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON CEILING ABOVE MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING CEILING TILES LOCATED IN FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.

DEC 9
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT HAND WASH SINKS LOCATED IN BARS IN BASEMENT, ON FIRST FLOOR, AND ON ROOFTOP. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS.

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER IN REAR FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

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

OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS ON CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED CAULK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN COVERED IN BLACK SLIME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED UNCOVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN FEMALE TOILET ROOMS LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND ON 3RD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN ALL FEMALE TOILET ROOMS.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

REPEAT CORE VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #60.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION #2200845 DATED 8/13/2018 NOT CORRECTED: "OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AEARENESS FOR MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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AUG 13
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE DUE TO IMPROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION . NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(F) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.NO CITATION PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED TCF FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES INSIDE COOLER. APPROX 3-LBS OF RAW SALMON AT 53.F, 6-LBS OF CHICKEN SHISH KABOBS AT 49.6F, 4- LBS OF COOKED PULLED PORK AT 51.F,5-LBS OF HAMBURGERS AT 46.F,48.F,8-LBS OF CHOPPED TOMATOES AT 50.0F. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGERS AT COST APPROX $ 175.00. INSTRUCTED TO MANAGE TCF FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11(A) OBSERVED NOREMINDER OR DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKEDFOODS,( HAMBURGERS).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A REMONDER AND A DISCLOSURE FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION . NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA-100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AEARENESS FOR MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

APR 24
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED UNCLEAN RAW WOOD SHELF INSIDE WALK IN REAR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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

BROKEN FLOOR TILE BY BAR ON ROOF TOP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

AUG 15
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE 1ST FL FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOUND THE WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM).

JUL 28
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE 1ST FL FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOUND THE WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM).

JUL 21
2017
FAILED
12 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD, 2 PANS OF COOKED CHICKEN ON PREP TABLE, IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, 58.2F. A TOTAL WEIGHT OF 20LBS AT A VAULE OF $60. MANAGER DISCARD AND DENATURED CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE, COLD FOOD 40F OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS AT 140F. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005 (A)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EATING AT THE PREP TABLE, RINSED HER HANDS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WHEN TOLD TO USE THE HAND SINK, SHE RINSED HER HANDS WITHOUT USING SOAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INFORM STAFF TO WASH HANDS AT DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINK(S) AND NOT TO EAT FOODS IN THE PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010 (A)

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

OBSERVED LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING, 0 PPM OF CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED. UNIT IS TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-030

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

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE FOLLOWING HAND WASHING SINK AREAS: ROOF TOP BAR, ROOF TOP COOK LINE AREA AND 1ST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. -ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE: 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA,1ST FLOOR HOT LINE AREA AND ROOF TOP COOK LINE AREA. THE ROOF TOP COOK LINE HAND WASHING SINK, WAS ALSO BLOCKED BY TRASH CAN, AS WELL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT HAND WASHING SINKS ARE ASSESSABLE AND NOT BLOCKED TO ENSURE PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-030

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

OBSERVED 90 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BASEMENT BAR AREA, DRAIN PIPE IN BEER COOLER STORAGE AREA, 1ST FLOOR BAR DINING ROOM WALL AND REAR STAIR CASE NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATED LIVE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-020

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DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

OSBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AT THE FOLLOWING AREA: 1ST FLOOR BAR AND ROOF TOP BAR, 3 COMP SINK. SINKS WERE SET UP AND USING QUATERNARY AMMONIA FOR THE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZER USED. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030

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

FOUND THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE 1ST FL FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. -INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID FOR THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

OBSERVED DEEP FRYERS IN 1ST FLOOR COOK LINE AND IN ROOF TOP COOK LINE, WITH ACCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, OBSERVED MICROWAVE IN 1ST FLOOR COOK LINE, THE CAN OPENER, KNIFE RACK AND LOWER SURFACE OF THE PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN, WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS.

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

FOUND THE WALLS, LIGHT SHIELD AND CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT REAR AREA ABOVE THE BEER WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE 1ST FL FOOD PREPARATION AREA AROUND THE DISH WASHING MACHINE, SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, BROWN SUBSTANCE AND FOOD ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS, CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS.

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

FOUND THE MOPS STORED INSIDE THE MOP BUCKETS WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE AND DISPOSE OF DIRTY WATER. MAINTAIN SAME.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOUND THE WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM). -MUST STORE THE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN BIN OR HANDLES UP IN THE ICE WHEN NOT IN USE.

DEC 15
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

disposable plates not stored properly, instructed to store invertedly to prevent dust collection.

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

employees clothing stored on food shelves, instructed to keep away.

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

Scoops stored on top of ice cubes at 1st fl bar ice bins, instructed to store off cubes.

JUN 2
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD,(CHICKEN) MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE PREP COOLERS. APPROX 2LBS COOKED AT 49.8F,AND 20LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 50.F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW ,HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER, APPROX 3LBS OF MARINARA SAUCE AT 125.6F FOOD REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI. APPROX 25LBS/$65.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING HAMBURGERS ,WEARING GLOVES TAKE RAW HAMBURGERS OUT OF WRAPPER ,PUT THEM ON GRILL TO COOK DIDNT REMOVE GLOVES AND WASH HANDS. INSTEAD PICKED UP 2 CLEAN PLATES TOUCHING THEM FOR FOOD ORDERS PUTTING THEM TOP OF PREP BOARD ON COOLER,OPEN SEVERAL HAMBURGER BUNS WITH THE SAME CONTAMINATED GLOVES AND PUT THEM ON GRILL . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER TO STOP, REMOVE GLOVES AND WASH HANDS,CHANGE AND REPLACE PLATES ,DISCARD BUNS-CDI.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EACH ACTIVITY,AND ACTIVITY THAT RESULT IN HAND CONTAMINATION.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-010A

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED POSSIBLE FOOD CONTAMINATION OF FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, INSIDE OF COOLERS,(IE APPOROX 8LBS OF ASSORTED HUMMUS UNCOVERED NEXT TO RAW UNCOVERED CHICKEN,AND UNCOVERED ,RAW BEEF NEXT TO RAW GREEN PEPPERS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL HUMMUS AND VEGETABLES).MANAGER DISCARDED FOODS.APPOROX COST $35.00.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK CONTAINERS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM ON 1ST FL.MUST LABEL.

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

OBSERVED CLEAN DISH STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN DISH WASHING/PREP AREA. ALSO METAL DRY STORAGE SHELVES MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN

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

BEER LINES,WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE WALK IN BEER COOLER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FAUCET LEAKY AT NECK ON 3- COMP SINK AT BAR 3RDFL.MUST REPAIR

APR 19
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELD IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM ON 1ST FL.MUST LABEL.

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

OBSERVED CLEAN DISH STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN DISH WASHING/PREP AREA. ALSO METAL DRY STORAGE SHELVES MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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

BEER LINES,WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE WALK IN BEER COOLER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FAUCET LEAKY AT NECK ON 3- COMP SINK AT BAR 3RDFL.MUST REPAIR.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION

OCT 20
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ACCUMUALTED GREASE BEHIND THE LOWER DOOR OF THE FRYERS ON THE 3RD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE LOWER INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND 3RD FLOOR KITCHENS. INSTRUCTED TO CEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE DRAIN PLUGS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AT THE DISH ROOM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL DRAIN PLUGS

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOPS AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS ON A CLEAN SURFACE.

MAY 28
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND REACHINE IN COOLER ON 3RD FLOOR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUULD OF FOOD AND FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

ROOF TOP WOOD FLOOR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS AROUND ROOF TOP BAR, WAIT STATION AND SOUP STATION MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

MEN'S ROOM ON 3RD FLOOR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AT 3RD FLOOR STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE ORGANIZED AND OR REMOVED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN IT OWN CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 20
2014
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

FOUND 0PPM AT LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT MACHINE AND MAINTAIN 100PPM AT RINSE AT ALL TIMES. MACHINE IS BEING HELD TAGGED FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. MACHINE MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. MUST USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED OPPM AT SANITIZING RINSE.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM AUGUST 20, 2013 REPORT #1114982 INSP#333 THE FOLLOWING NOT CORRECTED #32 MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR (1ST FL) PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES #33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLERS AND IN THE PREP AREAS #34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT #35 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING IN ALL PREP AREAS AROUND DISHMACHINE, SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REMOVE MOLD, DIRT/DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER #38 MUST FIX THE LEAKS AND MAINTAIN AT THE COLD WATER KNOB (IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA) AND ROOF TOP (BAR) ON THE 3-COMP. SINKS. #42 MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS IN A SANITIZED BIN OR IN ICE HANDLE UP MUST CORRECT ALL VUIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVUIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IST FLOOR AND ROOF TOP TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT HANDSINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERSS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 20
2013
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR (1ST FL) PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLERS AND IN THE PREP AREAS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING IN ALL PREP AREAS AROUND DISHMACHINE, SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REMOVE MOLD, DIRT/DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST FIX THE LEAKS AND MAINTAIN AT THE COLD WATER KNOB (IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA) AND ROOF TOP (BAR) ON THE 3-COMP. SINKS.

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS IN A SANITIZED BIN OR IN ICE HANDLE UP.

MAY 22
2012
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL PRODUCT IN THE WALK IN COOLER THAT HAS BEEN PREPARED/COOKED OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER AND THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA-REMOVE EXCESS ICE.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND THE DISH MACHINE AND VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.

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

MUST FIX THE LEAKS AT THE COLD WATER KNOB UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND UNDER THE COLD WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE ALL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN BUCKETS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT BEING USED.

NOV 21
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD SURFACES WITH STAINED PITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.

MINORSanitation
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. OBSERVED DUST/FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT COOKLINE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/STAINS ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND SINKS AND CUTTING TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.

MAR 8
2011
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 28
2011
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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 7 LIVE ROACHES AT BAR AND IN PREP AREA. MUST ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. TICKET #H000063474 17.

MINORSanitation
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. WOODEN PANEL AT BAR LOOSE (LEADING INTO BAR). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BAR COUNTER/SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES AT BAR.

MINORSanitation
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. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AND BAR AREA, INTERIOR OF CABINET AT BAR AND SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND BAR GUN HOLDERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
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. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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. OBSERVED ONE CEILING TILE MISSING ABOVE DISHMACHINE AREA AND SMALL HOLES IN WALLS AT PREP/DISHWASH AREA. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS AND PROVIDE CEILING TILE.

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

JUL 21
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Found shelvings unit not clean at rear preparation areas.(Must be wiped down)

MINORSanitation
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. Found floors not clean at dishwashing areas.

FEB 17
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. Found containers not stored properly on shelving units. Must store inverted.

MINORSanitation
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. Found floors not swept at liquor storage areas (2nd floor).

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Found wash cloths not properly stored.

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