SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PARK TAVERN CHICAGO.

YOUR CALL. 54/100

1645 W JACKSON BLVD · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 22, 2026 · passed

12 of 21 inspections passed, 5 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 14 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
21
12 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
73
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Nov 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 22
2026
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED THE SQUIRT BOTTLES AND THE SEASONING SHAKERS NOT LABELED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD ITEM NAME.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE PANEL ABOVE THE ICE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BROWN AND PINK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE BAR ACROSS FROM THE HOST/HOSTESS COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE DISHWASHER IN THE MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALSO, THE FLOORS BEHIND ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FILTERS WITH SLIGHT DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 8
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE SHELVES IN THE 1st FLOOR WIC TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE WALLS, CEILING AND FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AND 1st FLOOR TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

MAY 7
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

APR 30
2024
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE PROVIDED FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL FOODS ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOK'S LINE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2575273 ON 5/2/23 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 2
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VERIFIABLE FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ON SITE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER WHILE TCS FOODS(CHICKEN, SOUP) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN CEILING ABOVE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE CEILING TILE TO MAKE AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND GRIME ON FLOOR IN LARGE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

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JUL 13
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, STEAK, SOUP) IS SERVED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WITH ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN NEW, VALID TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

NOV 3
2020
PASSED
0 violations
APR 30
2019
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED RESTROOM IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

APR 23
2019
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO NECCESARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (RIB EYE, SMOKED PORK,CHILLI, AND COOOKED BLACK BEANS) ALL WITH NO LABELS STORED IN WALK IN COOLER . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS ON ALL FOOD ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS ,AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR PIZZA OVEN, 30 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER HOOD ALONG WALLS AND DIRECTLY BEHIND MIXING EQUIPMEMENT IN REAR PREP, AND ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG WALL UNDER ASSORTED BULK SEASONINGS IN REAR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED RESTROOM IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2184831 ON 7-19-18 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION #58 STATES "OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 7
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (HUMMUS, SALSA AND SALAD DRESSINGS ETC.) NOT DATE MARKED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK THE FOOD TO INDICATE THAT THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED, SOLD OR DISCARDED AFTER 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

JUL 19
2018
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE TOUCH READY-TO-EAT FOODS (LETTUCE AND TOMATOES) WHILE PREPARING A SANDWICH. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SANDWICH AND WAS INSTRUCTED THAT NO BARE HAND CONTACT IS ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (HUMMUS) NOT DATE MARKED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK THE FOOD TO INDICATE THAT THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD OR DISCARDED AFTER 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE BOTTLES OF WINE AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENT AT THE FIRST FLOOR BARS. OBSERVED 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020A. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND CAN OPENER BLADE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPAIR THE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ON THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER AND ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GREASE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020B. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 27
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OF BEER WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING, INTERIOR OF BASEMENT WALKIN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND SPLATTER, LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING, ALL BARS 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT BASEMENT STORAGE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. FLOORS IN ALL BARS 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. FLOORS DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

SEVERAL LIGHT SHEILDS MISSING IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

APR 12
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASH BOWL IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE CAN OPENER IN THE PREP AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT, IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND MAKE THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE DISH MACHINE-REMOVE DIRT AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MAINTAIN ALL.

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

INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LOOSE FAUCET AND LEAKS ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA.

JUL 29
2015
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 17
2015
FAILED
2 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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: SIDE OF THE PIZZA OVEN, DRY STORAGE AREA, BEHIND THE STORAGE RACK NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE, UNDER THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE THE DROPPINGS FROM THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE STORAGE RACK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

FEB 18
2015
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 9
2015
FAILED
5 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

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE.

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE SPLATTER ON THE WALL OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM BEHIND THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP. REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILIG TILES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

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

REMOVE EXCESS CLUTTER FROM THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE BASEMENT DRESSING ROOMS AND WASHROOM.

APR 21
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AT THE HOT LINE. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF BULK DRY GOODS STORAGE CONTAINERS TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING, ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS, WALK IN COOLERS. ALSO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE.

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

NOTED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBERSEVER THE LID MISSING ON THE BACK OF THE TOILET TANK AND THE HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR IN THE BASMENT EMPLOYEE'S BATHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 3
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FIFTY PERCENT OF THE KITCHEN FLOORS HAVE HAVE BEEN RESEALED, CONTINUE THE FLOOR REPAIRS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

SEP 6
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

THE SALAD PREPARATION COOLER HAS A 48f AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL REPAIRED OR REPLACED.

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

15 POUNDS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HUMMUS WAS FOUND AT 51f AND DRESSINGS AT 49f, CHEESES, READY TO EAT EGGS AND SALADS AT 45.8f AND CHICKEN AT 57.4f. $ 75.00 WORTH OF PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40f OR BELOW.

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

THE UPSTAIRS FREEZER IS FULL OF FROST, DEFROST THE UNIT.

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

THE KITCHEN FLOORS UNDER THE FRONT HOT LINE ARE DIRTY AND BLACK, SCRUB THE FLOORS CLEAN FROM CORNER TO CORNER UNTIL THEY ARE A LIGHT COLOR OR RESEAL THEM UNTIL THEY APPEAR SANITARY.

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

THE EAST END OF THE KITCHEN IS MISSING TWO LIGHT SHIELDS, REPLACE THE SHIELDS.

NOV 27
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE HOT LINE REACH IN COOLERS HAVE DIRTY INTERIORS AND DAMAGED AND MISSING GASKETS, REPAIR THE COOLERS AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL.

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

THE KITCHEN FLOORS ARE DAMAGED AND UNSANITARY ALONG THE HOT LINE BASEBOARDS AND DRAINS. THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER FLOORS ARE CORRODED AND UNSANITARY; CLEAN AND REPAIR AND FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

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

THE KITCHEN WALLS AND CEILINGS ARE DIRTY, THE ELECTRICAL BOX AND BACK SPLASH IN THE DISH WASHING AREA IS CORRODED AND UNSANITARY, REPAIR SAID AREAS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

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

THE DISH SPRAYING SINK AND THE EAST COMPARTMENT OF THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS, REPAIR THE SINKS. THE COOKING HOOD IS DIRTY, CLEAN THE HOOD.

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