PITTSFIELD CAFE.
55 E WASHINGTON ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 26 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 42026PASSED16 violationsDETAILS
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME(SHAKERS, SQUEEZE BOTTLES,ETC)
3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION FROM CUTTING BOARD WHEN NOT IN USE.
4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
4-102.11: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN CHEST FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER #1 & 2 1ST FL AND WALK IN FREEZER.
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
4-601.11(B) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, PREP COOLERS,GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES,STORAGE CABINETS,DISH RACKS,DEFROST CHEST FREEZER,DELIME DISH MACHINE.
5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS IN WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM AND CUSTOMERS.
6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN STORAGE AREA TO BE GOOD REPAIR.
6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN BASEMENT BY PIPES ACROSS FROM WALK IN COOLER.
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT 1ST FL & BASEMENT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER.
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.
6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & HOT WATER TANK AREA,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
2-102.13 : OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13 : OBSERVED MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 192025PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR HANDSINK NEXT TO GRILL AREA.
OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE AND SOIL ACCUMULATION ON THE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS ON THE WALL BEHIND PREP COOLERS IN THE COOKS AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
APR 182024PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS FOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
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 REMOVE THE FOIL FROM SHELVING ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT SO THAT SURFACE IS SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON ALL COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 12024FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS FOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
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 REMOVE THE FOIL FROM SHELVING ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT SO THAT SURFACE IS SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON ALL COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
FEB 272024FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS FOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
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 REMOVE THE FOIL FROM SHELVING ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT SO THAT SURFACE IS SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON ALL COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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 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, 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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JUL 262023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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-eat foods with bare hands. Priority violation 7-38-010.
No hand wash soap provided at main prep kitchen hand wash sink, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(C)
No hand wash sink provided at front coffee/ bar station, instructed to install.
Ceiling in poor repair at dish machine room, broken tiles and peeling paint, instructed to repair and maintain.
MAY 232022PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
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 MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER IN BASMENT'S WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS.
OBSERVED DEBRIS BEHIND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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.
MAY 32021PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MISSING THERMOMETER IN BASMENT'S WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
UTENSILS AND PLATES NOT AIR DRIED PROPERLY, NO CLOTH TOWELS ALLOWED TO DRY PLATES.
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
LEAKY PIPE UNDER BASEMENT'S 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PEELING PAINT NOTED AT BASEMENT'S VENT HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 242020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 222020FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 ISSUED.
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK INS LOCATED IN WOMENS AND MENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 182020FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK INS LOCATED IN WOMENS AND MENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 172020FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK INS LOCATED IN WOMENS AND MENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A SANITIZING SOLUTION OF 25 - 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
FOUND STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 182019PASS W/ CONDITIONS14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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 PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS TO ALSO INCLUDE NET WEIGHT AND BUSINESS ADDRESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
OBSERVED RAW WOOD CEILING FIXTURE ABOVE BASEMENT PREP AREA TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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.
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS.
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
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.
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.
JUN 202018FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
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 DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND ADD BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS TO DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA AND MAINTAIN. VIOL # 32 (OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
STANDING WATER AROUND FLOOR DRAIN NEAR 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
RUSTY AND MOLDY INTERIOR WALLS IN BASEMENT'S WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MOLD AND SEAL.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.
NOV 292017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
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, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND ADD BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS TO DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BOWLS STORED INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE (SUGAR) BIN. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE SCOOPING BOWLS INSIDE OF DRY STORAGE BINS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 192017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE FOR DRINKS STORED INSIDE OF BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE IN AN ICE BIN THAT HAS A DRAIN.
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 AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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.
JAN 62016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced.
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 under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Ceiling in kitchen prep area had exposed raw wood, plaster, shall be repaired/sealed.
Missing light shield above dish machine in prep area, shall be provided.
MAR 202015PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 ONE GLOVE ON THAT WAS BEING WASHED INSTEAD OF TAKING GLOVE OFF.EMPLOYEE WENT TO PREP AREA TO START PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO REMOVE GLOVE AND RE-WASH HANDS,CDI.INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH HANDS PRIOR TO HANDLING FOODS-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED -7-38-010 A
OBSERVED NO LABLES FOR PACKAGE HOMEMADE RICE PUDDING ON SHELF FOR SALE AND 4-BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS,FLOUR,ETC.MUST INSTALL.
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 STORAGE WOOD SHELVING UNIT IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILINGS ABOVE PREP FOOD AREA IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR.ALSO LIGHTSHIELDS COVER CRACKED ON LIGHTS IN BASEMENT.MUST REPLACE.
FAUCET AT HEAD AT 3- COMP SINK LEAKY.MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED NO IDPH NEW FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR 4 FOODHANDLER ON DUTY.MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
DEC 172014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILING OF WALK-IN COOLER ARE RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLE FACING NORTH IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING PAINT AND CHAULKY DRY WAll, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
DIM LIGHTS IN WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQAUTE LIGHTING.
FEB 182014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SHELVES AND INSULATION PIPE LINES FOR WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, DIRT AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE FOUND, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PEELING PAINE AND DAMAGED SECTIONS FOR BASEMENT KITCHEN WALLS AND CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ALSO ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
JUN 192013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE IN PLAIN VIEW FOR CUSTOMERS A CONSUMER WARNING ADVISORY RELATING TO CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS AT ALL TIMES.
MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE MOP SINK AND IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST PROVIDE BETTER LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TOWARDS THE BACK OF THE COOLER.
MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 52011FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 TAGGED, NOT ALLOWED TO USE FOR PERISHABLES STORAGE. MUST FAX A TAG REMOVAL REQUEST WHEN READY.
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 STORED AT 40F OR LOWER. ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $15.00.
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 SINK FAUCET WITH BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE, WATER IS TURNED OFF AT BOTTOM VALVE. ONLY COLD WATER IS USED TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
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REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.
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 MAINTAIN.
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.
REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.
VENTILATION DUCT ABOVE COFFEE STATION WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. EMPLOYEE IN KITCHEN NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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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.
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.
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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