Pittsfield Cafe
Passed most recently but 7 prior failures on record
2025-03-19 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR HANDSINK NEXT TO GRILL AREA.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE AND SOIL ACCUMULATION ON THE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT. MUST HANG WET MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS ON THE WALL BEHIND PREP COOLERS IN THE COOKS AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
2024-04-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 7 ▾
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS FOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE COOK LINE NEXT TO FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK TO PROTECT FOOD AND COOKING EQUIPMENT FROM CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING IN THE DAIRY COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT, AND ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS SHELF LINER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REMO...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, AND SPILLED FOOD DERBIS AT THE BOTTOM OF REACH-IN OMELETTE PREP COOLER AND IN BETWEEN GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON ALL COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2024-04-01 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection 8 ▾
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS FOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE COOK LINE NEXT TO FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK TO PROTECT FOOD AND COOKING EQUIPMENT FROM CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING IN THE DAIRY COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT, AND ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS SHELF LINER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REMO...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, AND SPILLED FOOD DERBIS AT THE BOTTOM OF REACH-IN OMELETTE PREP COOLER AND IN BETWEEN GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON ALL COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2590121 DATED 2/27/24 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #10- "NO HANDSINK PROVIDED AT FRONT COFFEE/BAR STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL." PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
2024-02-27 Fail Canvass 8 ▾
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS FOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE COOK LINE NEXT TO FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK TO PROTECT FOOD AND COOKING EQUIPMENT FROM CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING IN THE DAIRY COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT, AND ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS SHELF LINER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REMO...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, AND SPILLED FOOD DERBIS AT THE BOTTOM OF REACH-IN OMELETTE PREP COOLER AND IN BETWEEN GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON ALL COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2579059 DATED 7/26/2023 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #10 (5-202.12 (B-D)) "NO HANDSINK PROVIDED AT FRONT COFFEE/BAR STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL." MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION...
2023-07-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods, observed a food handler handling ( bread, cheese, sausage...) with bare hands, using a heavily soiled cloth towel on his waist to wipe his hands. Instructed manager to have food handlers not handle ready-to...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
No hand wash soap provided at main prep kitchen hand wash sink, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(C)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
No hand wash sink provided at front coffee/ bar station, instructed to install.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Ceiling in poor repair at dish machine room, broken tiles and peeling paint, instructed to repair and maintain.
2022-05-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 7 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT STORED IN FRONT PREP COOLER. FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS. SLICED TURKEY AT 52.5F, RAW EEGS AT 46.2F, 55.4F AND TURKEY SALAD AT 54.8F INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST MA...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER IN BASMENT'S WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH STORED ON THE HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR AND OTHER SURFACE AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DEBRIS BEHIND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
2021-05-03 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MISSING THERMOMETER IN BASMENT'S WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
UTENSILS AND PLATES NOT AIR DRIED PROPERLY, NO CLOTH TOWELS ALLOWED TO DRY PLATES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CARD BOARD IS USED TO COVER FOOD SHELVES IN BASEMENT'S WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE CARD BOARD. ONLY NON-ABSORBANT EASY TO CLEAN SURFACES ALLOWED
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
LEAKY PIPE UNDER BASEMENT'S 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
PEELING PAINT NOTED AT BASEMENT'S VENT HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
2020-09-24 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2020-09-22 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 3 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-202.12 (A)FOUND HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN WOMENS WASHROOM WITHOUT HOT WATER. FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 75 F - 80 F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURES OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK INS LOCATED IN WOMENS AND MENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2020-09-18 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 3 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK INS LOCATED IN WOMENS AND MENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN WOMENS WASHROOM WITHOUT HOT WATER. FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 87.9F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURES OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2020-09-17 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK INS LOCATED IN WOMENS AND MENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN WOMENS WASHROOM WITHOUT HOT WATER. FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 87.9F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURES OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING UTENSILS AT 0 PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. A CHLORINE SOLUTION MUST MAINTAIN A CONCENTRATION OF 25 - 100 PPM. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTME...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY ( ALL CUTTING BOARDS) STAINED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO RESURFACE, CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2019-03-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 14 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING DOCUMENTATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ...
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES NOR PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLEAN UP POLICY TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. N...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS STORED IN COOLERS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS ...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED MENU WITHOUT A REMINDER (ASTERISK) AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY (CAKES AND PASTRIES) NOT PROPERLY LABELED. FACILITY'S PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS CURRENTLY HAVE IDENTITY, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS AND BUSINESS NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGE...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH STORED ON THE COUNTER OF COFFEE SELF SERVICE AREA AND OTHER SURFACE AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE AT ALL DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PRESET TABLEWARE SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED, OR INVERTED. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD CEILING FIXTURE ABOVE BASEMENT PREP AREA TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREAS DAMAGED WITH HOLES. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE CEILING TILES THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DISH AND PREP AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
2018-06-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2018-06-20 Fail Canvass 4 ▾
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2116389 DATED ON 11/29/2017 FOR VIOL # 30 ( OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. OBSERVED ...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
STANDING WATER AROUND FLOOR DRAIN NEAR 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
RUSTY AND MOLDY INTERIOR WALLS IN BASEMENT'S WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MOLD AND SEAL.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.
2017-11-29 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. OBSERVED DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING BUSINESS NAME, ADDR...
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED BOWLS STORED INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE (SUGAR) BIN. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE SCOOPING BOWLS INSIDE OF DRY STORAGE BINS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR NEEDS TO BE RE-GROUT LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL FLOOR SURFACES SMOOTH AND RE-GROUT FLOORS BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAINED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
2017-01-19 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ICE FOR DRINKS STORED INSIDE OF BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE IN AN ICE BIN THAT HAS A DRAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED BOXES OF SHELLED EGGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT ON THE 1ST FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PROPERLY CLEAN THE FLOOR AND TO CLEAN AN...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING AND THE SMALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NECK UNABLE TO REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING AND PROVIDE A FAUCET NECK EXTENSION TO REACH ALL BASINS.
2016-01-06 Pass Complaint 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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 not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ceiling in kitchen prep area had exposed raw wood, plaster, shall be repaired/sealed.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing light shield above dish machine in prep area, shall be provided.
2015-03-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED POOR HYIGENIC PRACTICES OF FOOD HANDLERS,WAITRESS HANDLING FOODS NOT WASHING HANDS PRIOR TO HANDLING FOODS,( HANDLING AND BUTTER BREADS FROM TOASTER) FOR CUSTOMERS FOOD ORDERS. ALSO OBSERVED COOK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WASHING HANDS WITH ...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED NO LABLES FOR PACKAGE HOMEMADE RICE PUDDING ON SHELF FOR SALE AND 4-BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS,FLOUR,ETC.MUST INSTALL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED (2) 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA .NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,(1) OF THE 3- COMP SINK BEING USED FOR HAND WASHING. WHICH IS NOT ALLOWED WITH SOAP AND TOWEL DEVICE.MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. ALSO PEELING PAINT ON DRY...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILINGS ABOVE PREP FOOD AREA IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR.ALSO LIGHTSHIELDS COVER CRACKED ON LIGHTS IN BASEMENT.MUST REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET AT HEAD AT 3- COMP SINK LEAKY.MUST REPAIR.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NO IDPH NEW FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR 4 FOODHANDLER ON DUTY.MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
2014-12-17 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILING OF WALK-IN COOLER ARE RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLE FACING NORTH IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING PAINT AND CHAULKY DRY WAll, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
DIM LIGHTS IN WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQAUTE LIGHTING.
2014-02-18 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SHELVES AND INSULATION PIPE LINES FOR WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, DIRT AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE FOUND, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PEELING PAINE AND DAMAGED SECTIONS FOR BASEMENT KITCHEN WALLS AND CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ALSO ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
2013-06-19 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROVIDE IN PLAIN VIEW FOR CUSTOMERS A CONSUMER WARNING ADVISORY RELATING TO CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE MOP SINK AND IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE BETTER LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TOWARDS THE BACK OF THE COOLER.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED AT ALL TIMES.
2011-08-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2011-08-05 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. PREP COOLER AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AT 55.8F, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER. COOLER IS...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND 4LBS OF HALF COOKED CHICKEN AT 54.4F, DELI MEAT AT 53.7F AND 3LBS OF SLICED HAM AT 78.4F, ALL WERE STORED IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SUCH FOOD ITEMS S...
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN HAND SI...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES IN BASEMENT'S KITCHEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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. FLOOR UNDER PREP COUNTER AND COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASY FLOORS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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. PEELING PAINT NOTED ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT'S KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREP AREA WALLS AND CEILING.
2010-10-01 Pass Short Form Complaint 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.
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. GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP BEHIND COOKING LINE AT FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN, ALSO GREASY WALLS NEXT TO DEEP FRYERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ...
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. PEELING PAINT NOTED INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD, DAMAGED WALL SECTION NEXT TO PREP TABLE AT BASEMENT'S KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION DUCT ABOVE COFFEE STATION WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. EMPLOYEE IN KITCHEN NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
2010-09-01 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN.
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. CEILING ABOVE 3 COMP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING PAINT AND PIECES OF WOOD USED TO PATCH HOLES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. FRONT DISPLAY COOLER LIGHT MISSING A SHIELD, INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE.
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