SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PETE'S PIZZERIA.

YOUR CALL. 66/100

5845-5849 W MONTROSE AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 7, 2026 · passed with conditions

12 of 16 inspections passed, 4 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
12 passed · 4 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
69
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Apr 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 7
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. MUST HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(PIZZA, CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK LOCATED IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. SOAP WAS REPLENISHED BY EMPLOYEE DURING INSPECTION.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRY HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION. PAPER TOWELS WERE REPLENISHED BY EMPLOYEE DURING INSPECTION.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN PIZZA PREP KITCHEN AND IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED MEAT SAUCE AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 109F AT STEAM TABLE. ALL INTERNAL PARTS OF THE FOOD MUST REACH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $20.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER OF COOKED MEAT SAUCE WITH AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 79F INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. EMPLOYEE STATES THE MEAT SAUCE WAS PREPARED AND COOKED ON 5-6-2026. TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT RIBS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AGO WITHOUT ANY DATE MARKING. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING READY TO EAT FOODS STORED ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AGO WITHOUT ANY DATE MARKING SUCH AS COOKED LASAGNA, COOKED CHICKEN BREASTS, MARINARA SAUCE MADE WITH CHOPPED TOMATOES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DATE MARKING SYSTEM FOR READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE HELD PAST 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS AT A COST OF $380.00.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 4-4-2025, REPORT #2615149. #58--OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

APR 4
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED ON MEAT SLICER IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

OBSERVED PLATES IN PREP AREA FACING UP. MUST STORE PLATES INVERTED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

SEP 23
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 17
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF MAIN ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOUR ON FLOOR BEHIND DOUGH MIXER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 19
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN DRYING RACK AND HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.

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JUN 14
2021
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED BROKEN CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE PIZZA PREP TABLE LINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.

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

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING INTERIORS OF PREP COOLERS,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVES,KNOZZLES AT THE FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION ALSO,BOTTOMS OF KITCHEN FOOD PREP TABLES NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED (CONSTANT) WATER LEAKING AT KITCHEN FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS AND TO MAINTAIN.

MAY 29
2020
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINER/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT ETC).

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND CAPPUCCINO MACHINE (FRONT BAR) AND BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE (REAR PREP). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH DISHMACHINE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

OCT 4
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED WITH EXPIRATION DATE ON READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY DATE THESE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION GIVEN

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDERS ON THE MENUS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT REMINDERS NEXT TO MENU ITEMS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO HOT SANITIZING MEASURING STRIPS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET HIGH TEMP MEASURING STRIPS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD TO BE GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOT LINE HOOD. CORE VIOLATION

MINOROther
63. REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION SIGN
AUG 28
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROGRAM ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROGRAM. 2-501.11 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS AT WALLBASE DIRTY AT DRY STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND STANDING REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS. CORE

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. CORE.

AUG 31
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

INTERIOR MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MAKER WITH WET BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL THE VIOLATION IS CORRECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. OWNER/MANAGER CALLED ICEMAKER COMPANY TO CLEAN THE ICE MAKER DURING INSPECTION. ICE MAKER INTERIOR PANEL IS NOW CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER.

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

CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT, WALLS BY THE DISH MACHINE, AND ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK CLOSE TO THE STORAGE ROOM WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN,REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLEAN AROUND AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER FLOOR WITH DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

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

DUST BUILD -UP ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE DISH WASHER MACHINE. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

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

ELEVATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS AND BOXES OF FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

JUN 24
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS SHELVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNER OF KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALL TO CLEAN,

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

ATTACHED LIGHT SHIELDS ON CEILING NOT CLEAN ABOVE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

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

OFFENSIVE ODORS IN MEN AND WOMEN CUSTOMERS BATHROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS,

NOV 23
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF PIZZA PREP COOLER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT BAR AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE PREP AREA.

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

CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST BE STORED PROPERLY OFF THE FLOOR.

APR 9
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE WITH GREASE AND LIME BUILD-UP.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.---------CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST BE STORED PROPERLY OFF FLOOR.

JAN 9
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK WORN OUT CAULKING WITH STAIN BEHIND DISH MACHINE SINK AND BEHIND PREP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLING AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISH MACHINE, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES IN PREP AND BEHIND BAR WITH GREASE AND LIME BUILD-UP.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AND IN BAR AREA INCLUDING ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA/LIQUOR ROOM. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

JUL 31
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, reach in freezer, and reach in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, reach in freezer, and reach in cooler.

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

Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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

Floors in rear kitchen storage areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage room not clean, need cleaning(corners).

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

Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents in kitchen prep areas not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

APR 30
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Must provide missing cover for ice bin equipment in bar area.

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

Missing ceiling tile in rear storage room , shall be provided.

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