Chicago
43
BEAT

Pl Lounge

3454-3456 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60641 · Avondale · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
43/100

Mixed record — 9 of 17 inspections passed

Inspections
17
9 passed
Last Inspected
2023-06-15
Pass Rate
53%
5 failures
Score
43/100
BEAT
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2023-06-15
Failed 5 inspections (2019, 2017, 2013...)
Documentation & Training issues found across 9 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 31×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Other serious
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Pest Activity minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Food Temperature minor
Chemical Safety minor
2023-06-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

2022-04-26 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT BAR AREA .

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSETS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMUALTIONS OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

2021-06-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE DATED 9/10/2019 AND SERVSAFE CERTIFICATE DATED 10/19/2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT BAR HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLED LIQUIDS AND FOOD PARTICLES INSIDE BEER COOLER #1 AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2019-09-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 1 DOOR STAND UP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

2019-09-13 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 14
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED/SERVED TO CUSTOMERS AND POST ORIGINAL CE...

critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KIL...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP,BAR AND INSIDE WASH ROOMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAI...

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND READY-TO-EAT, (TCS FOODS) HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (EMPANADAS ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, (TCS FOODS) HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ACCURATE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 1 DOOR STAND UP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATIONS AND BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AND BAR COOLERS,CABINETS STORAGE NEED DETAIL CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED AND MAINTAIN WASTE RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WASHROOMS. -

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDER AND AROUND DEEP FRYERS AND GRILL AT FOOD PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FILTERS ON THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD WITH HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN WASH ROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

2017-03-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-03-21 Fail Canvass
7
serious Sanitation

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

INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED. UPPER PORTION PIPE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM AND SURFACES THRU-OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE WET SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE . INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN C...

serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP FOR THE SANITIZER IN THE BAR AND KITCHEN 3 COMPT SINK AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER AND STOVE. FILTER ON THE HOOD WITH HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE 3 COMPT SINK , EXPOSED HAND SINK, ICE BIN AND COOLERS BEHIND THE BAR, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CEILING VENT COVER IN MEN'S WASHROOM CLOSE TO THE SMALL BAR, WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL THE GAP/HOLE AROUND PIPE ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE 2 WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND ONE MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR. DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2016-07-08 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

Found multi use items (pans, bowls, etc.) improperly stored in kitchen area. Instructed must invert all multi use items to prevent contamination during storage.

minor Sanitation

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

Found dust build up in corner of bar, behind equipment. Instructed to pull equipment from wall to detail clean. Must maintain.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

No food handler certificates on site. Must have all employees certified and certificates on site.

2015-08-24 Pass Canvass
7
minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL PREPARED FROZEN FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR ICE MACHINE FOUND DIRTY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE LARGE BAR WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD. MUST REPLACE MISSING TILES.

minor Sanitation

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

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE. MUST MOVE WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICE FROM THE MOP SINK AREA IN THE KITCHEN TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

minor Facility Condition

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

CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAR RIGHT BIN ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT BOTH BARS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.

2014-11-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
5
serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND POST AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012).

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN SINK IN SMALL BAR AREA,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN BAR AND PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN BUILD UP AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2014-06-25 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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 BEHIND 2 BARS AND UNDER AND AROUND COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN MAIN BAR.

2013-07-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2013-07-19 Fail Canvass
3
serious Other

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION # 38 (INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO ICE MACHINE), NOT CORRECTED . SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090. REPORT # 1098768 DATED 12-17-2012

minor Sanitation

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

EXHAUST VENTS IN BOTH MEN TOILET AND DINING AREA HAS BUILD UP DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THEROMETERS FOR COLD HOLD UNIT.

2012-12-17 Pass Complaint
6
minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS, AND DUST ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, CABINETS AT MAIN BAR AREA, CABINETS UNDER HAND BOWLS IN WASHROOMS, FRYER AND CHEST FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN

minor Sanitation

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

EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON FLOORS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

minor Pest Activity

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

MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN THE KITCHEN AND UNDER HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOMS, AND BOTTOM OF NORTH WALL AT REAR BAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN THE KITCHEN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER FOR ICE MACHINE.

minor Pest Activity

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

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AT 2ND BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS AND ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

2010-12-14 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-12-08 Fail License
1
serious Sanitation

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

Kitchen three compartment sink not maintained. Water slow draining from right side. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and/or replace to prevent slow draining at three compartment sink.

2010-11-05 Fail License

No violations found.

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