PASTEUR OF CHICAGO.

Chicago Health Dept

5523-5525 N BROADWAY · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

21 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Aug 2023.

Last inspected Aug 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 1

2023

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVER NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR GUARD OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE SURFACES AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD- CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS.

SEP 22

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(O) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 NEED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME FOOD PRODUCTS STORED INSIDE COOLERS(ONCE PRODUCTS ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST HAVE A LABEL), AND IN DRY STORAGE(FLOUR, SUGAR ETC)

Minor Sanitation

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

4-201.11 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN REPAIR ISSUE.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.11(B, C, D, E) MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-14-2021,REPORT #2531390 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-11-2021, REPORT#2373655 #58) 2-102.13 FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED

SEP 14

2021

FAIL 11 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (STEAKS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE, OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT.ALSO, THE "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE BY THE PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NEED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME FOOD PRODUCTS STORED INSIDE COOLERS(ONCE PRODUCTS ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST HAVE A LABEL), AND IN DRY STORAGE(FLOUR, SUGAR ETC)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NEED TO REMOVE GLUE BOARD WITH DEAD MOUSE, IN STORAGE AREA.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT AREAS OF PREMISES: STORAGE AND PREP AREA. ON SHELVES, UNDER SHELVES, AND FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARD. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN REPAIR ISSUE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

SEWER WASTEWATER BACKING UP AT TWO DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISE: IN PREP/KITCHEN AREA UNDER THE DISHMACHINE AND THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN. ONCE WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE COMPARTMENT OR THE RUNNING FAUCET, SEWER WATER BACKES UP ONTO THE FLOOR. ALSO, SEWER WATER BACKING UP ONTO THE FLOOR ONCE THE FAUCET IS TURNED ON AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE ICE CREAM/ICE MACHINE AREA. THE OWNER WAS ABLE TO ROD OUT THE SEWER LINE. NO LONGER SEWAGE WASTEWATER BACKING UP. EMPLOYEES ARE WASHING AND SANITIZING BOTH FLOORS. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-11-2021, REPORT#2373655 #58) 2-102.13 FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED

JUN 19

2020

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CLUTTER AT PRIVATE DINING AREAS AND BASEMENT STORAGE(EQUIPMENT, FURNITURE,ETC.). MUST BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.

JUN 11

2020

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND HAND SINK AT BAR NOT MAINTAINED. BROKEN COLD WATER HANDLE. PRIORTY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030C. MUST REPAIR.

Serious Other

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

FOUND SOY SAUCE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON SARAN RAP COVERING. ALSO, FOUND 15 PLASTIC BOTTLES OF SYRUP THAT WERE COVERED WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. DISPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 75 POUNDS OF FOOD DUE TO MOLD CONTAMINATION. VALUE AT ABOUT 100 DOLLARS.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND PREPARED TCS FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED AND DATED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS STORED MORE THAN 24HOURS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR WALLS OF WALK IN COOLER, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, COUNTERTOPS AT KITCHEN, AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CLUTTER AT PRIVATE DINING AREAS AND BASEMENT STORAGE(EQUIPMENT, FURNITURE,ETC.). MUST BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.

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NOV 7

2019

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE OF HAND SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 31

2019

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS MADE AND STORED WITH PINK AND BLACK MILDEW LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS MADE AND STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE OF HAND SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

OCT 25

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION . VIOLATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-201.11 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE 2 PREP SERVICE COOLER, DOOR OF DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT BY THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17(A) NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SEAL AND MAINTAIN ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION

OCT 24

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A)(2)(B) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-TOFU 45.9F, RICE NOODLES 49.5F, BEEF 49.1F, SCALLOP 48.9F, MEATLOAF 44.6F, SHRIMP 45.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $20.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 -

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 51.8F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Sanitation

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

4-201.11 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE 2 PREP SERVICE COOLER, DOOR OF DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT BY THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17(A) NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SEAL AND MAINTAIN ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OCT 19

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

EXPOSED TABLEWARE ON DINING ROOM TABLES MUST BE PROPERLY PROTECTED, COVERED OR WRAPPED. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS. FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE WASHABLE OR DISPOSABLE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE DESSERT FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR TILES MISSING ON THE STAIRS TO THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE BASEBOARD AT THE ISLAND PREP AREA IN KITCHEN.

SEP 21

2017

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 14

2017

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-10-16,REPORT #1949125 #32-MUST INSTALL /PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. #45-NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE. TODAY WE OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

BEGINNING OF MINERAL BUILD INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE/ICE BIN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE AND DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENTS(STOVE,WOK,INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER) NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH SLIME BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

SOME DEBRIS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN.

AUG 10

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

No previous summary report posted in plain view for the customer from report #1575798, dated 9/18/15. Instructed manager that summary report must be posted all the times in plain view for the customer. Serious violation 7-42-010(B).

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING ONE MORE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. MUST INSTALL /PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL CHOPPING BOARDS, INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER, INTERIOR PANEL SURFACES OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL CEILING VENT COVER IN ALL 4 WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE PAINT DOOR IN THE KITCHEN,(WITH PEELING PAINT) GOING TO THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. MISSING WALL TILES ON THE WALL BASE OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

CLUTTER IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.

SEP 18

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1575451 ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2015: (18) OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15 DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT CLOSET WHERE THE HOT WATER HEATER IS LOCATED, APPROXIMATELY 20 DROPPINGS UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK AGAINST THE SOUTH WALL BASEMENT, APPROXIMATELY 15 DROPPINGS UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS ON THE WEST WALL BASEMENT, AND APPROXIMATELY 5 DROPPINGS IN THE CRAWLSPACE AREA WHERE VISIBILITY WAS LIMITED DUE TO CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE ARRIVED AFTER MY ARRIVAL. ALL AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION WERE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AFTER THE PEST CONTROL SERVICE ARRIVED AND TREATED THE BASEMENT AND STAFF CLEANED THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION CORRECTED. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE DROPLETS HANGING FROM THE HOOD AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE HOOD VENT, SPRINKLERS UNDER THE HOODVENT, AND LIGHT SHIELD UNDER THE HOOD. MUST HAVE UNIT SERVICED-DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER AND THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR ON THE 2ND LEVEL ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 11

2015

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

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

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE: OBSERVED BLACK DISCOLORATION ON THE ICE TRAY COVER AND THE INTERIOR DOOR PANEL, ORANGE DISCOLORATION ON THE WATER LINE THAT LEADS TO THE WELL, AND GREEN DISCOLORATION ON THE ICE TRAY. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY TURNED OFF THE MACHINE AND BURNED THE REMAINING ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR SURFACE TO REMOVE ALL DISCOLORATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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 PEST AND RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15 DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT CLOSET WHERE THE HOT WATER HEATER IS LOCATED, APPROXIMATELY 20 DROPPINGS UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK AGAINST THE SOUTH WALL BASEMENT, APPROXIMATELY 15 DROPPINGS UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS ON THE WEST WALL BASEMENT, AND APPROXIMATELY 5 DROPPINGS IN THE CRAWLSPACE AREA WHERE VISIBILITY WAS LIMITED DUE TO CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREAS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 ACTIVE FRUIT FLIES CIRCLING THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND REMOVE ANY FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE SINK DRAINS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE DROPLETS HANGING FROM THE HOOD AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE HOOD VENT, SPRINKLERS UNDER THE HOODVENT, AND LIGHT SHIELD UNDER THE HOOD. MUST HAVE UNIT SERVICED-DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA NOZZLE AT THE BAR TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION AND DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE BOTTOM OF SHELF OF THE 2-DOOR FREEZER ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER AND THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR ON THE 2ND LEVEL ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND OBSTRUCTED AREA IN THE CRAWLSPACE OFF OF THE MAIN BASEMENT ON THE EAST WALL. MUST DISCARD UNECCESSARY ITEMS, RE-ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST/RODENT HARBORAGE AREAS.

APR 11

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND A BUCKET OF BEEF STOCK INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 47.1F TO 48F, FOOD WAS COOKED YESTERDAY PER MANAGER/OWNER STATEMENT. PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED .POUNDS 10, VALUE 25. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY ALU MINIMUM FOIL IS USED TO COVER EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.OBSERVED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN WALL AND DISPLAY PREP COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS.AND EXTINGUISHER PIPE UNDER THE HOOD. GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER.DIRTY KNIFE STORED AT KNIFE RACK AT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO STORE ONLY CLEAN KNIFE AT KNIFE RACK.SOME MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE POPGUN HOLDER AND POP GUN BEHIND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.BROKEN GLASSES AND BOTTLE CAPS ON FLOOR UNDER THE BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MAY 3

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE) DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED ALSO OBSERVED BAR ICE BIN WITH NO LID/COVER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET AND PROVIDE COVER FOR BAR ICE BIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED ALONG WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

JUL 24

2012

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 24

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED WHILE IN USE, 0 PPM CHLORINE AT FINAL RINSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISHMACHINE, MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. DISHMACHINE TAGGED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST LABEL AND DATE FOODS, FIRST IN FIRST OUT.

DEC 2

2011

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 12

2011

FAIL 0 violations

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