AUG 21
2025
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PARLAY LINCOLN PARK.
BEAT. 40/100
950-952 W WRIGHTWOOD AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 21, 2025 · passed
Failed 4 of 15 inspections. 18 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
6 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
100
includes 18 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Apr 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
AUG 52025PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 5
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
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.
JUN 202024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 20
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
AUG 272020PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violationsDETAILS
AUG 27
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violationsDETAILS
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
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
LABEL DRY FOOD INGREDIENT WITH A COMMON NAME IN BASEMENT AREA
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
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 DISCARD DRAIN HOSE PROVIDED AT POP GUN HOLDER BEHIND MAIN BAR.
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.
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
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO LID FOR RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM,MUST PROVIDE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
GREASE ON WASTE OIL CONTAINER(OUTSIDE) CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,INCLUDED SURROUNDING
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 NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. RUSTY CEILING METAL SHEETS WITH HOLES, ALSO ALL METAL SHEET WALL ARE RUSTED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,NOT CLEANABLE MUST REPLACE CEILING AND WALLS.
SEP 242019PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 24
2019
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INSIDE SODA NOZZLES AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR CRACKS IN WALL JUNCTURES THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPAIR BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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.
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SEP 102019FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 10
2019
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INSIDE SODA NOZZLES AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 AFFECTED ARES, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A)
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST REMOVE FOOD ITEMS STORED UNDER WASTE PIPES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR CRACKS IN WALL JUNCTURES THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPAIR BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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.
MAR 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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 SHALL BE DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD SPOILED OR UNSAFE FOODS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION AND DISCARDED AND DENATURED 2LBS, AT A VALUE OF $10.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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 SHREDDED MOZZARELLA CHEESE, $1.10 *2.5LBS OF SALSA,PICO DE GALLO. $10.00 *1LB OF PEPPERONI, $3.00 *7LBS OF SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE, $35.00 *1LB OF SAUTEED MUSHROOMS, $3.50 *1.5LBS COLE SLAW, $4.00 *1.5LB OF ROASTED TOMATOES, $9.00 *1LB OF CRUMBLED BLUE CHEESE, $6.00 *.50LB OF SAUTEED ONIONS, $2.00 *.50LB OF SHREDDED BEET AND BLACK BEAN MIXED, $10.00 *3LBS OF SLICED PICKLES, $4.00 *4LBS OF CHEESE CURDS, $8.00 *1LB OF LIQUID EGGS, $2.50 *3LBS OF ASIAN BBQ SAUCE, $4.00 *2LBS OF SOUR CREAM, $4.00 *1.5LBS OF BEEF PATTIES, $9.00 *3LBS OF RAW SHRIMP, $.18.00 *4LBS OF HERB MARINATED CHICKEN, $20.00 *10LBS OF FRIED CHICKEN WINGS, $40.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT TOTAL OF 51.5LBS , AT TOTAL VALUE OF $197.00 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
NOV 262018PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 26
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKETING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY ON BOTTOM FOOD PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
NOV 142018FAILED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 14
2018
FAILED
12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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 SERVICED CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.COS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKETING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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 CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZED OR ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATIO ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY ON BOTTOM FOOD PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
AUG 102017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
AUG 10
2017
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AUG 32017FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
AUG 3
2017
FAILED
8 violationsDETAILS
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 REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR LINES IN BOTH BASEMENT WALK IN COOLERS. VIOLATION STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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.
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.
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.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST INSTALL SHATTERPROOF LIGHTS ABOVE PREP IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN LADIES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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.
SEP 22016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 2
2016
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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
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
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
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
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS
AUG 262016FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 26
2016
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 OR BELOW.APPX.10LBS.$30.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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 3- GLASS BOTTLES OF JUICES STORED INSIDE OF ICE BIN USED FOR DRINKS/CONSUMPTION IN BAR AREA.MUST REMOVE RUSTY BRACKETT AND SCREWS,ICE ,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND ICE BIN AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
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 AREA,MEN'S TOILETROOM.ALSO ALL PATIO DOORS HAS APPX."3/4-1" ALONG BOTTOM,FRONT AND REAR DOORS APPX."3/4-1 1/2" ALONG BOTTOM.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/26/16.RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
* 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 TIMES AND BE ON SITE.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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.
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.
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
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.
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
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
NOV 32015PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 3
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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
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.
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.
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.
APR 32014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 3
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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
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.
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.
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