Chicago
40
BEAT

Parlay Lincoln Park

950-952 W Wrightwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
40/100

Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record

Inspections
15
6 passed
Last Inspected
2025-08-21
Pass Rate
40%
4 failures
Score
40/100
BEAT
5 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-08-21
Failed 4 inspections (2019, 2018, 2017...)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 11 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 48×
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Employee Hygiene critical 11×
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Plumbing & Waste minor 11×
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Other serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
Chemical Safety minor
2025-08-21 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 1
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED A PREP TABLE WITH MICROWAVE OVEN AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE WITH NO HAND WASH SINK, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, PREP SINK OR REMOVE THE PREP TABLE FROM THE BASEMENT....

2025-08-05 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL HAND WASHING SINK EQUIPED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND SOAP WITH PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). NO CITATI...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED A PREP TABLE WITH MICROWAVE OVEN AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE WITH NO HAND WASH SINK, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, PREP SINK OR REMOVE THE PREP TABLE FROM THE BASEMENT....

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.

2024-06-20 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED ITEMS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECCESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ALL KEPT ITEMS A MINIMUM OF SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

2020-08-27 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
9
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABEL DRY FOOD INGREDIENT WITH A COMMON NAME IN BASEMENT AREA

minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

WASTE PIPE ABOVE AND BEHIND SHELF WITH STORED DRY FOOD MUST BE ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

minor Sanitation

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

METAL BASE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER RUSTY AND BROKEN,NEED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS IN BASEMENT BY THE ICE MACHINE REPLACE BROKEN SHELF. NO D...

minor Sanitation

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

CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, PIPE IS LEAKING. WRAPS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD STORED UNDER THE UNIT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT EAST ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,IN BASEMENT AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO LID FOR RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM,MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

GREASE ON WASTE OIL CONTAINER(OUTSIDE) CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,INCLUDED SURROUNDING

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN MISSING PIECES OF FLOOR TILE THROUGHOUT THE FIRST FLOOR,BROKEN CEMENT IN BASEMENT AREA IN FRONT OF WALK-IN BEER UNUSED COOLER AND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRCASE.REPAIR REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. BRICK WALL IN PATIO BAR AREA...

2019-09-24 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND-SINKS IN PREP AND TOILET ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INSIDE SODA NOZZLES AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED ON SHELVES, AND ABOVE THE HOT FOOD LINE IN THE PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. ALSO, REPLACE MISSING INTERIOR DOOR PANEL IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR CRACKS IN WALL JUNCTURES THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

2019-09-10 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 11
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND-SINKS IN PREP AND TOILET ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INSIDE SODA NOZZLES AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL BASE THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, AND 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS AND ALONG THE BASEMENT STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFEC...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST REMOVE FOOD ITEMS STORED UNDER WASTE PIPES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED ON SHELVES, AND ABOVE THE HOT FOOD LINE IN THE PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. ALSO, REPLACE MISSING INTERIOR DOOR PANEL IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. LEAK FROM COMPRESSOR IN THE WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER. ALSO, REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN IN THE MIDDLE SINK IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR CRACKS IN WALL JUNCTURES THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

2019-03-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CH...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SINK AT SOUTH END OF BAR AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SINK AT SAID AREA BY RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DISPOSITION OF RETURNED, PREVIOUSLY SERVED, RECONDITIONED & UNSAFE FOOD

OBSERVED WHITE AND GRAYISH BLUE, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON TOP SURFACE OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD, 2LBS OF FRIED CHICKEN, AT $10.00, STORED IN TOP LOADING COOLER, WITH OTHER FOODS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT UNSAFE OR SPOILED FOODS SHA...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. *2LBS OF MARIANA, $3.00 *2.5LBS OF S...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID OR COVER FOR SANITARY TRASH CAN IN WOMAN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDS OR COVERS FOR TRASH CANS IN WOMAN'S RESTROOM. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2018-11-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR TO HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKETING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON RAW COOK FOODS ON MENU (HAMBURGER) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY ON BOTTOM FOOD PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.

2018-11-14 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR TO HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOOD ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. SLIME LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE ICE MACHINE UNTIL SER...

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKETING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON RAW COOK FOODS ON MENU (HAMBURGER) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING IN DISHWASHING AREA AND ON CEILING PIPES NEXT TO SYRUP MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL PEST C...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY ON BOTTOM FOOD PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.

2017-08-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
6
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MULTI-USE UTENSIL STORED IMPROPERLY, MUST INVENT TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ADJUST THRESHOLDS AT SIDE PATIO DOORS AND WINDOWS. ALSO, REPAIR CAULKING AROUND HAND SINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT, WATER PRESENT. REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN SEATING AREA, AND AT THE TOP OF THE BASEMENT STAIRCASE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES; PREP AREA, TOILET ROOMS, ETC. CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM FILTERS. REPAIR DAMAGED WALL AT THE BOTTOM OF BASEMENT STAIR CASE. REPAIR WALL TRIM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL SHATTERPROOF LIGHTS ABOVE PREP IN REAR. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN LADIES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

2017-08-03 Fail Canvass
8
serious Other

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

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1953266, DATED 9/2/2016. VIOLATION INCLUDES; #32; MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLE NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT,DAIRY WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS. #38: MUST REPAIR OR REPL...

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MULTI-USE UTENSIL STORED IMPROPERLY, MUST INVENT TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ADJUST THRESHOLDS AT SIDE PATIO DOORS AND WINDOWS. ALSO, REPAIR CAULKING AROUND HAND SINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT, WATER PRESENT. REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN SEATING AREA, AND AT THE TOP OF THE BASEMENT STAIRCASE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES; PREP AREA, TOILET ROOMS, ETC. CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM FILTERS. REPAIR DAMAGED WALL AT THE BOTTOM OF BASEMENT STAIR CASE. REPAIR WALL TRIM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN...

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST INSTALL SHATTERPROOF LIGHTS ABOVE PREP IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN LADIES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

2016-09-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
6
minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER,LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON REACH IN FREEZER,CHEST FREEZER LID AND GASKETS .MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLE NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT,DAIRY WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLE,DISH RACKS

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER TABLE NEAR 3- COMP SINK AND IN REAR HALLWAY

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN REAR HALLWAY.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM BOTH HOODS AND FILTERS

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR LINES IN BOTH BASEMENT WALK IN COOLERS,DAMAGED SUMP PUMP LID

minor Employee Hygiene

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS

2016-08-26 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 10LB. 8- SLABS OF COOKED RIBS DATED 8/24/16 AT 72.3F,70.8F,67.5F,68.7F,69.1F,72.5F,71.4F,70.3F ON A COOKIE SHEET STORED ON A ROLLING CART IN PREP AREA.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F O...

serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED RUSTY BRACKETT AND SCREWS ATTACHED ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH WATER & RUST STREAMING DOWN THE SIDES AND MIXING IN WITH ICE,ALSO A PINK SLIMY BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE OF SAME AND...

critical Pest 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 APPX.75 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND , ON TABLE,AND ON EMPTY PLASTIC BOTTLES OF BBQ SAUCE,WALLS AND SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT,INSIDE OF SUMP PUMP AND ON SHELVING UNITS IN SUMP PUMP ROOM,ON WALLS IN BAR & DINING ROOM AR...

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW AND NO MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (RIBS,POTATO SALAD,CHICKEN,BRISKET,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND POST CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIME...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER,LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON REACH IN FREEZER,CHEST FREEZER LID AND GASKETS .MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLE NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT,DAIRY WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES,DISH RACKS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER TABLE NEAR 3- COMP SINK

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN REAR HALLWAY.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM BOTH HOODS AND FILTERS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR LINES IN BOTH BASEMENT WALK IN COOLERS,DAMAGED SUMP PUMP LID

minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

2015-11-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT O PP OF CHLORINE. SERVICE MAN CALLED DURING INSPECTION AND DISH MACHINE REPAIRED AT 100 PPM OF CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 FACILITY IS A LATE OPENER AND NOT USING DISH MACHINE AT TIME OF ISNPECITON. ...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND REACH IN FREEZER WITHIN KITHCEN. REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES CONTAINING RUST WITHIN DISH ROOM. RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED VENTS WITHIN MENS AND WASHROOMS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS.

minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED BROKEN EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT INCLUDING LARGE CHEST FREEZER. MUST GET RID OF UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT. KEEP BASEMENT FREE OF CLUTTER AND ACCCESSIBLE FOR PEST CONTROL.

2014-04-03 Pass License
4
minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKET OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CRACKED BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL ALL OPENING/GAP AROUND THE PIPE/CONDUIT IN THE DISH WASHING/PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MACHINE AND ICE MAKER CONNECTED TO THE WATER LINE.

100
Cafe Brauer
100
Cafe Brauer
72
The Second City
54
Ghareeb Nawaz
48
The Dog Joint

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