Chicago
34
BEAT

Pequod'S Pizza

2207 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
34/100

Passed most recently but 8 prior failures on record

Inspections
35
21 passed
Last Inspected
2026-03-10
Pass Rate
60%
8 failures
Score
34/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2026-03-10)
Failed 8 inspections (2026, 2022, 2020...)
Sanitation issues found across 107 inspections
Plumbing & Waste issues found across 15 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 107×
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Plumbing & Waste critical 15×
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Pest Activity critical 13×
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Food Temperature critical 13×
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Employee Hygiene critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Facility Condition serious
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Other minor
2026-03-10 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15--- REAR SCREENED EXIT DOOR IN USE NOTED WITH OPEN 1 INCH GAPS ON THE TOP SIDES AND BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON ALL SIDES.

minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-903.11(A;C)--- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS TO ENABLE CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.11(B, C, D, E)---- PIZZA PREP COOLER(RIGHT SIDE 2 DOOR) IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING PLASTIC AT THE UPPER LEFT SIDE EXPOSING FIBERGLASS INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. : 4-101.17---- NOTED RAW WOODEN BLOCKS ...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL CORE VIOLATIONS CORRECTED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11--- THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE FOOD ACCUMULATION: UNDER THE PIZZA OVENS, THROUGHOUT ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZER, THROUGHOUT AND UNDER ALL SHELVING IN THE GARAGE DRY FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED T...

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2026-02-25 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 16
serious Sanitation

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED SAUSAGE, FRESH SLICED VEGETABLES, PIZZA SAUCE, CLEANED AND CHOPPED LEAFY LETTUCE THROUGHOUT THE GARAGE WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. NO LABELS OF ANY KIND ON THE...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REAR SCREENED EXIT DOOR IN USE NOTED WITH OPEN 1 INCH GAPS ON THE TOP SIDES AND BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON ALL SIDES.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

NOTED FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL CLEAN STORED POTS/PANS IN STORAGE ROOM AND TO GO FOOD FOOD CONTAINERS ON THE COOKS LINE MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS TO ENABLE CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AND TAPE TO SEAL A HOLE/OPENING OF THE DOOR OF THE WOMANS WASHROOM ON THE 2ND FLOO...

minor Sanitation

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

PIZZA PREP COOLER(RIGHT SIDE 2 DOOR) IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING PLASTIC AT THE UPPER LEFT SIDE EXPOSING FIBERGLASS INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

GREEN COLORED CUTTING BOARD ON THE COOKS LINE NOTED WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES ON BOTH SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RAW WOODEN BLOCKS USED TO PROP UP THE 2ND FLOOR ICE MACHINE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.

serious Employee Hygiene

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.-----ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AT THE DESSERT COOLER DIRTY.----TOP PORTION OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----PRESSED WOOD SHELV...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS IN KITCHEN,EXTERIOR OF FOOD PROCESSOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE ALL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE FOOD ACCUMULATION: IN THE BASEMENT, IN THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET, UNDER THE PIZZA OVENS, THROUGHOUT ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZER, THROUGHOUT AND UNDER ALL SHELVING IN THE GA...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE THEIR BICYCLES IN THE GARAGE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING BASEBOARD COVING WITH LARGE OPEN GAPS BEHIND BOTH TOILETS IN THE 1ST FLOOR WOMAN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/SEAL.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-9-25 REPORT #2615431 #49- OBSERVED THE PREP COOLERS LOCATED NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE AND UTILITY CLOSET TO HAVE HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS IN ALL GASKETS. OBSERVED INSIDE OF MICROWAVE ON ALL WALLS AND UPPER ROOF T...

2025-04-09 Pass Complaint
8
minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED PREP COOLER NEAR THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND FRYERS AND DESSERT COOLER NEAR THE REAR EXIT TO BE MISSING A THERMOMETER TO MEASURE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A THERMOMETER IS PROVIDED FOR ALL COOLERS TO ...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE GASKETS OF PREP COOLER DOORS OF BOTH PREP COOLERS LOCATED NEXT TO DISH MACHINE/UTILITY CLOSET TO BE HEAVILY TORN AND MISSING LARGE PIECES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE TORN GASKETS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE PREP COOLERS LOCATED NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE AND UTILITY CLOSET TO HAVE HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS IN ALL GASKETS. OBSERVED INSIDE OF MICROWAVE ON ALL WALLS AND UPPER ROOF TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO D...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HANDLE OF THE COLD WATER IN THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR BAR TO BE MISSING. COLD WATER IS STILL AVAILABLE AND ABLE TO BE TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE HAND SINK, REPLACE MISSING HANDLE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE TRASH/PLASTIC DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE BAR ON 2ND FLOOR BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR BELOW THE DEEP FRYERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO DETAIL CLEAN BOTH AREAS AND MAI...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA TO BE HANGING LOOSELY AND BROKEN FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND REATTACH LIGHT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED TWO (2) OF THREE (3) LIGHT BULBS NOT FUNCTIONING IN RIGHT SIDE OF EXHAUST IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. OBSERVED LIGHTS TO BE NOT FUNCTIONAL/VERY DIM IN THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA NEAR THE WALK IN COOLER ENTRANCES. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND ENSURE ADEQ...

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED PROTECTIVE COVER OF LIGHT IN GARAGE WALK IN COOLER TO BE MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIGHT COVER OR SHATTER RESISTANT BULB IN WALK IN COOLER IN GARAGE.

2024-09-09 Pass Canvass
6
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN IN UPSTAIRS ICE ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED PIZZA BOXES STORED RIGHT SIDE UP. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT/ COVER TO KEEP INTERIOR SURFACE FREE FROM POTENTIAL CONTAMINANTS.

serious Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON INTERIOR WALLS OF ALL TOP COLD HOLDING UNITS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED GREASE BUILD UP ON TOP EXTERIOR OF GREASE WASTE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENT IN HALL LEADING TO KITCHEN, DIRTY CEILING TILES AND DUST ON CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN ABOVE PIZZA BOXES, FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL BOOTHS IN UPSTAIRS REAR SEATING AREA, AND FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF C...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2023-12-19 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

2022-06-01 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2022-05-05 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2022-04-29 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2022-04-22 Fail Complaint
6
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS, BOXED TOGO CONTAINERS, MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA

serious Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IN MEN'S FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM AT WASHBOWL AT 50. F AND BELOW. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT SAID WASHBOWL. ADEQUATE HOT WATER IS FOUND AT ALL OTHER SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO DISCHARGE HOSE ATTACHED AT POP GUN HOLDER AT SECOND FLOOR BAR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CRACKED CEMENT FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN BETWEEN THE PREP/COLD UNIT AND HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE.

2021-08-20 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 10
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED A VERY THICK BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINES UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZE. PRIORI...

serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED PREMISE USING HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE TEMPERATURE OF DISHWASHING WAS READING 160F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE EQUIPMEN...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-PEPPERONI (49.2F/47.1), HAM (57.9F/47), TOMATOES 44.1F, CHEESE 47, MARINARA SAUCE 77F (ICE CONTAINER), SALSA 63.9F, GREEN PEPPERS 54....

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 50.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH-TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE WITH GAUGE READING 160F; HOWEVER NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS OR ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

NOTED WASTEWATER BACKING UP WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD PARTICLES INTO THE COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS FILLED INTO ONE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OUTDOOR GARAGE FOOD STORAGE AREA FLOOR MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

2021-06-08 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
6
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-601.12 OBSERVED CHOCOLATE COOKIES, BROWNIES, IN NEED OF LABELING WITH NAME AND INGREDIENT LIST.

minor Facility Condition

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-903.12OBSERVED PIZZA BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR. MUST STORE ALL FOOD-RELATED ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.11(B, C, D, E)OBSERVED ROLLER RACK AT END OF COOKING LINE. RACK IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. IT HAS GOUGES. PITS AND CRACKS. REMOVE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED CEILING NEEDED OVER LIQUOR IN BASEMENT THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED OUTDOOR GARAGE FOOD STORAGE AREA FLOOR MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT. MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR CLEANAING PURPOSES.

2021-06-07 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
5
serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING FOUND AT 0PPM. THE DISH MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED CHOCOLATE COOKIES, BROWNIES, IN NEED OF LABELING WITH NAME AND INGREDIENT LIST.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ROLLER RACK AT END OF COOKING LINE. RACK IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. IT HAS GOUGES. PITS AND CRACKS. REMOVE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING NEEDED OVER LIQUOR IN BASEMENT THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT. MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR CLEANAING PURPOSES.

2021-03-09 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS. MUST KEEP WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED DIRTY KNIVES, TONGS, SPATULA ON DIRTY LOWER COUNTER AND DIRTY PLASTIC ROLLING FOOD CART. UTENSILS NEED TO BE KEPT ON A CLEAN PORTION OF EQUIPMENT AND SANITIZED AS NEEDED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER INTAKE LINE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT OUT ABOVE GRILL. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2020-11-06 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. FOUND SCREEN REAR DOOR WIDE OPENED.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SAID DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIMES

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE MIDDLE DOOR OF THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACCROSS FROM LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. REPAIR/REPLACE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.STOCK STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE UNATTACHED OUTSIDE STORAGE,ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR. DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA,DISHROOM AREA AND STORAGE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2020-03-30 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2020-03-12 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 11
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEHIND BAR AREA WITH GLOVED HANDS TOUCHING NON-FOOD ITEMS,FROM OPEN FLOOR DOOR FOR THE BASEMENT,REPLACING EMPTY PAPER ROLL,CHANGING PAPER TOWELS,THAN OBSERVED WITHOUT CHANCING GLOVES NOR HANDWASHING PICKED-UP A GLASS AND START TO FI...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

SECOND FLOOR BAR HANDWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. BLOCKED BY ICE BIN. POP GUN SPRAYER INSTALLED UNDER THE BAR COUNTER TOP WHICH COVERS THE ACCESSIBILITY FOR HANDWASHING. ALSO OBSERVED CUT SLICE OF LEMON AND ICE INSIDE SAID SINK...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER:7 POUNDS OF COOKED SAUSAGE PATTIES AT TEMP OF 56.3F; 5 POUNDS PEPPERONI AT TEMP OF 45.5F TO 46.7F. TCS FOOD STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER: 10 POUNDS OF BLANCHED STRIP PEPPERS AT TE...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

DISPLAY COOLER PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AT AIR TEMP OF 48.7F TO 50F,THEIR OWN THERMOMETERS SHOWED INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. ALSO FOUND WALK-IN COOLER AIR TEMP OF 46.7F. COLD UNITS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT (PREP COOLER) "HELD F...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

SCREEN DOOR AT REAR PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED GAPS AND HOLES BETWEEN DOOR AND DOOR FRAME,MUST REPAIR/REPLACE WITH A THIGH FIT TO FRAME

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REMOVE DEAD ROACHES FROM UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE(SOUTH-EAST CORNER)

minor Sanitation

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

GRIMED WOOD UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE MUST BE REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GRIME AND DUST ON EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS(INCLUDED REACH-IN COOLER IN STORAGE AT 2209-2211 N CLYBOURN).GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE WASTE OIL RECEPTACLE WITH GREASE ON TOP THE LID, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS AND GRIMES UNDER EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER INCLUDED WALK-IN COOLER AT 2209-2211 N CLYBOURN STORAGE AREA,AND PREMISES.ALL STORAGE AREAS,HOT WATER STORAGE AND SECOND FLOOR AREA THROUGHOUT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN WOOD FLOOR INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK,REPAIR/REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

2019-11-13 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2019-11-06 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR, LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE AND HAVE MACHINE SERVICE, CLEANED AND SANITIZED, PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7...

minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FOOD BEING THAWED IMPROPERLY IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO THAW FOOD OVER COLD RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE COOLER OVERNIGHT.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND EQUIPMENT AROUND AND BEHIND THE BAR ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

2019-02-04 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FAR FRONT PIZZA/SALAD PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE INSTALLED/LOCATED IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITAT...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED ELECTRONIC/HALOGEN PEST CONTROL DEVICE ATTACHED TO WALL, BEHIND BAR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ELECTRONIC/HALOGEN PEST CONTROL DEVICES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN FOOD PREP AREAS OR BAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE ELECTRONIC/HALOGEN PEST C...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE ON ICE MACHINE ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE CRACK ON KITCHEN FLOOR IN PREP AREA, EXTENDING FULL WIDTH OF KITCHEN, FROM WEST WALL TO SOUTH WALL. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY...

2019-01-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FAR FRONT PIZZA/SALAD PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE INSTALLED/LOCATED IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) NO CIT...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED: READY TO EAT AND TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN WALK IN COOLER AND FRONT PREP COOLERS WITHOUT PROPER LABEL. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE ...

minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO CEILING ABOVE BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTION STATION IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL CEILING AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK AT -2ND FLOOR BAR INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE ON ICE MACHINE ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE CRACK ON KITCHEN FLOOR IN PREP AREA, EXTENDING FULL WIDTH OF KITCHEN, FROM WEST WALL TO SOUTH WALL. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY...

2018-01-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
6
serious Sanitation

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

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTCTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE IN THE 2ND FLOOR. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BROWN AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE . ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST DISCARD IC...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMSNOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR ON UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON BAR LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING ABOVE SHELVING ON KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

2017-04-19 Pass Short Form Complaint
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minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE FREEZER NEXT TO THE FRYER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN, EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN .

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN STOPPERS ON TWO COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3-COMP SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

2017-01-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE FREEZER NEXT TO THE FRYER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2017-01-23 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
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 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AROUND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE FREEZER NEXT TO THE FRYER IN THE KITCHEN. REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN, DEEP DARK GROOVES PRESENT. RE CAULK SURFACE BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE 3-COMP SINK AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS (NOT EXCESSIVE). INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ALL PREP COOLERS/FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS, FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST PRESENT. BEHIND FRONT BAR (CORNERS), PHONE ROOM (CORNERS), UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN. WALK IN COOLER, AND MOP ROOM. BEHIND BAR ON 2ND FLOOR, AND MENS TOILET RO...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LOWER WALL VENT ON NORTH WALL WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. FILTER/HOOD IN KITCHEN WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. WALLS IN MOP CLOSET HAVE FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. ALSO, CEILING VENT IN WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE TOILET ROOM, HAS EXCESSIVE DU...

minor Sanitation

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

MISSING LIGHT IN 2ND FLOOR DINING AREA. ALSO, LIGHT SHIELD IN WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE TOILET ROOM HAS UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHT AND DETAIL CLEAN SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AND 3-COMP SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2016-04-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
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minor Chemical Safety

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

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED ASSORTED DESSERTS (COOKIES,BROWNIES,ETC) WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN BOOTH SEATS WHERE NEEDED.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINKS AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BOTH BAR AREAS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN 1ST FL.PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLERS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,ROLLING CARTS,SHELVING UNITS IN PREP ,BAR,DISH WASHING AND WALK IN COOLER AREA...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,BAR AREAS,ICE MACHINE ROOM,UNDER BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREAS,WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED FLOORING IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA NEAR AND UNDER P...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND HOLES IN WALLS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA NEAR FLOOR MIXER,2ND FL. TOILETROOM,HOLE IN CEILING ON 2ND FL. REAR HALLWAY,HOLE IN WALL 2ND FL. WAIT STATION AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY HAND SINK IN 2ND FL. WAIT STATION AREA, LOOSE FAUCET IN WOMEN'S 1ST FL TOILETROOM..MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPER FOR 2ND FL. BAR AREA 3- COMP SINK

2016-03-29 Fail Canvass
8
serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE IN 2ND FL. ICE MACHINE.OBSERVED A EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PARTS AND PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.MUST DISCARD ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)

minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL REPACKAGED ASSORTED DESSERTS (COOKIES,BROWNIES,ETC) WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT AND COVER SILVERWARE AND PLATES ON SHELVING UNITS IN DINING AREA FROM PUBLIC EXPOSURE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LEGS ON PREP TABLE ON 2ND FL. WAIT STATION AREA,TORN BOOTH SEATS WHERE NEEDED.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINKS AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BOTH BAR AREAS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN 1ST FL....

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLERS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,ROLLING CARTS,SHELVING UNITS IN PREP ,BAR,DISH WASHING AND WALK IN COOLER AREA,FRYERS,DOUGH MACHIN...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,BAR AREAS,ICE MACHINE ROOM,UNDER BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREAS,WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED FLOORING IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA NEAR AND UNDER PIZZA OVEN AND PREP C...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND HOLES IN WALLS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA NEAR FLOOR MIXER,2ND FL. TOILETROOM,HOLE IN CEILING ON 2ND FL. REAR HALLWAY,HOLE IN WALL 2ND FL. WAIT STATION AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS ON 2ND FL. NEAR FIR...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY HAND SINK IN 2ND FL. WAIT STATION AREA, LOOSE FAUCET IN WOMEN'S 1ST FL TOILETROOM..MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPER FOR 2ND FL. BAR AREA 3- COMP SINK

2015-06-09 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED 2 SMALL PAN PIZZAS CONTAINING PEPPERONI ON COUNTER. MANAGER STATES THAT PIZZAS ARE PAR-COOKED AND THEN LEFT ON COUNTER UNTIL ORDERED AND THEN REHEATED. 2 PERSONAL PAN PIZZAS APPROXIMATELY 3LBS VALUED AT $7.00 FOUND AT 99.9F. PIZZAS WERE VOL...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR OF KITHCEN BETWEEN HANDSINK AND FOOD RACKS CONTAININD PIZZA PANS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPASH GUARDS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS CAKED ON WHEELS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITHIN KITHCEN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR CLOSEST TO REAR EXIT DOOR OF KITHCEN UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND MILDEWY LIKE SUBSTANCE. ISSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR WITH CHLORINE SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AT BASE OF RAMP. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALLS BY DISH MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALL IN 2ND FLOOR LADIES WASHROOM UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN BEER COOLERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS.

minor Pest Activity

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

ALL MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE TO DETER SMALL FLY ACTIVITY.

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED BASEMENT WITH EXCESS CLUTTER. CLEAN ORGANIZE AND GET RID OF ANY UNECESSARY EQUIPMENT TO DETER ANY INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.

2014-06-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN MENS WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYER AND REACH IN COOLER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CRACKED/BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR ON THE IST FLOOR BAR AND 2ND FLOOR BAR. WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP.

2014-06-19 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
serious Sanitation

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

FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. WITH BROWNISH/BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES WHERE THE WATER ARE COMING FROM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. TAGGED THE ICE MACHINE,"HELD FOR INSPECTION". I...

critical Pest Activity

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

EXIT DOOR AND DELIVERY SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED. SIDE DELIVERY DOOR WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. EXIT DOOR WITH APPROXIMATELY 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE RIGHT BOTTOM CORNER AND OVER 3 INCH GAP ON RIGHT SIDE OF T...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE MENS WASHROOM WASHBOWL,AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE ATHE FOLLOWING: ALL LID OF THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER,AND COOLER, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE,PREP TABLES, AND BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES,ALL WIRE RACK SHELVINGS, AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYER AND REACH IN COOLER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH SAUCE MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. FLOOR THROUGHOUT BBASEMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOL...

minor Sanitation

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

CEILING TILES CLOSE TO THE VENT IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN, AND ALL VENT ON THE CEILING IN THE SAME AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. HOOD AND FILTER IN THE KITCHEN,WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE . MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAI...

minor Sanitation

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

CRACKED/BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR ON THE IST FLOOR BAR AND 2ND FLOOR BAR. WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP.

critical Pest Activity

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

UNNECESSARY ARTILCES/ITEM UNDER THE STAIR IN THE BASEMENT AND INSIDE THE LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AND DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

2013-12-20 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT BASEMENT.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.

2013-02-28 Pass Canvass
5
minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL BULK FLOUR CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

minor Sanitation

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

BULK FLOUR CONTAINERS MUST CLEAN. METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE. MUST NOT USE TIN CANS AS LEGGING FOR SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER ON 2ND FLOOR MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

PEELING PAINT ON WALL AT 2ND FLOOR ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE.

2012-05-21 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

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

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS UNDER/AROUND 3-COMP. SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE COLD WATER KNOB ON THE BASE OF THE 3-COMP SINK FAUCET.

2011-09-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-09-12 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSER...

serious Facility Condition

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 1-12-10 #154233 NOT CORRECTED.34-DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT THR...

minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP CUTTING...

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL CAULKING AT DISH MACHINE AND KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACKENED MOLD. MUST REPLACE.

2010-01-12 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

100
Cafe Brauer
100
Cafe Brauer
52
Brown Bag Seafood Co.
60
R J Grunts
18
Dickens Street Public House

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