POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS.

Chicago Health Dept

959 W DIVERSEY PKWY · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).

24 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Feb 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

137

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 24

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED MEATBALLS IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 110.7F, 112.4F. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN TWO COOLERS. SLICED BEEF AT 46.7, HAM AT 44.6F AND CHICKEN SALAD AT 51.6F. ALL TCS FOODS FOUND IN COOLERS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

NOTED TWO PREP LINE ONE DOOR COOLERS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. ONE COOLER FOUND AT 44.2F WITH BEEF AT 46.7F. THE OTHER COOLER NOTED AT 55.2F WITH CHICKEN SALAD AT 51.6F. BOTH COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS UNDER THE REAR PREP TABLE AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL AT THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH CHIPPING/PEELING PAINT, PLASTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MAY 15

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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

MAY 8

2025

FAIL 7 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN TOILET ROOM AT 130F. A HANDWASHING SINK shall have maximum hot water temperature of 120F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-3-2024, REPORT #2595582. #58-OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS FROM 6-3-2024, REPORT #2595582. MUST POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 3

2024

PASS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX EMPLYEES/CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT LINE 2-DOOR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTEROR CONTACT SURFACES OF MILK COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAIN ON WALL BEHIND WATER TANK IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNUCESSARY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REMOVED CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH REFRIGERATION UNUTS FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MECHANICAL REGRIGERATION NOT WORKING IN BOTH UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

JUN 20

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF THIS INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED/SERVED OR A VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

4-903.11(A;C)-- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR HALLWAY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NEWLY INSTALLED TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE SEALED TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11---CRACKED/DAMAGED WALL TILE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4)-- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 1-6-22 REPORT #2546188 AND NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-12-23 REPORT #2577179 ARE STILL NOT CORRECTED.#58-: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS NEEDED FOR NEW CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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JUN 12

2023

FAIL 12 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN A ONE DOOR PREP COOLER. CHICKEN SALAD @49.1F, SLICED TOMATO @53.9F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

NOTED THE ABOVE MENTIONED ONE DOOR PREP COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE AT 49.4F WITH FOOD SUCH AS CHICKEN SALAD INSIDE AT 49.1F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR HALLWAY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC BUCKETS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED BAGGED ONIONS. SHELVING MUST LEAVE FLOORS ACCESSIBLE TO SWEEP, MOP AND MONITOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE CLOTH STRING AS A MEANS TO PERMANENTLY ATTACH CUTTING TOOL FOR PLASTIC WRAPPED FOODS. FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD-UP.---UNUSED ONE DOOR COOLER AT FRONT PREP WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING PIPING UNDER THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK BEING REPAIRED WITH A CLOTH TOWEL. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.----ALSO NOTED AT SAME SINK FAUCET UNABLE TO COMPLETEY TURN OFF. MUST REPAIR.

Serious Employee Hygiene

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND PLASTIC LIDS UNDER FRONT PREP METAL RACK SHELVING.----EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE REAR PREP STORAGE ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----CRACKED/DAMAGED WALL TILE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED SOILED MOP HEAD IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE THE MOP SINK. MUST STORE HANGING OR INVERTED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 1-6-22 REPORT #2546188 NOT CORRECTED #55- OBSERVED MISSING BROKEN BASEBOARD WALL TILES IN PREP AND HALLWAY.REPLACE. MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER(WEST AREA), MUST REPLACE.#58-: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS NEEDED FOR NEW CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 6

2022

PASS 9 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES

Minor Sanitation

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

THE PLASTIC COVER FOR THE SELF-SERVE ICE MACHINE DOES NOT COMPLETELY COVER THE OPEN AREA WHERE ICE IS STORED. REPLACE COVER.

Serious Employee Hygiene

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT BOWL OF HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SLIME SUBSTANCE AT EXTERIOR OF NOZZLE OF ICE MACHINE DISPENSER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPLACE HOT WATER HANDLE AT HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREP AREA BY THE SHELF. NOT EASILY TO OPERATE, ALSO CONTINUOUSLY LEAKING. FAUCET NECK AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING REPAIR ISSUE

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVER PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOMSFOR CUSTOMERS/STAFF.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING BROKEN BASEBOARD WALL TILES IN PREP AND HALLWAY.REPLACE. MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER(WEST AREA),REPLACE

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST REPLACE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS NEEDED FOR NEW CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

FEB 19

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS INCLUDING DELI MEAT ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED SMALL REACH IN REFRIGERATOR/COLD HOLD UNIT ON PREPARATION LINE NOT MAINTAINING 41F OR LESS. NO TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS WERE FOUND INSIDE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS TAGGED. PRIORITY 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATORS ON PREP LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. THERMOMETERS MUST BE EASY TO LOCATE AND CHECK TO MAKE SURE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, INCLUDING HANDLES NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS ON PREP LINE UNCLEAN WITH GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALL COOLERS NEED TO BE PULLED AWAY FROM WALLS AND FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1913925 DATED 2/10/21 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING VIOLATION # 60 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #235661 DATED 1/10/2020:VIOLATION #47 VENT WHITE HOSE IN SMALL COOLER UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR CLEAN SAID HOSE. VIOLATION #49 FOOD AND GRIME INSIDE ALL SMALL REACH IN COOLERS WITH LIQUID SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

FEB 10

2021

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS WITHIN REACH IN COOLERS ON PREP LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMTERS IN ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. THERMOMETERS MUST BE EASY TO LOCATE AND CHECK TO MAKE SURE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNCLEAN GARBAGE BAGS TIED FROM DOOR HANDLE TO HOT WATER HEATER PVC PIPE TO PROP DOOR OPEN. GARBAGE BAGS ARE NOT INTENDED FOR THIS PURPOSE AND ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WEST WALL OF SUPPLY CLOSET NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE WALL SURFACE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, INCLUDING HANDLES NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED STANDING WATER AROUND MOP SINK AND HOT WATER HEATER ON FLOOR. MUST KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY. DRAIN FROM HOT WATER HEATER IS NOT LINING UP TO FLOOR DRAIN. MAKE SURE DRAIN LINES UP TO FLOOR DRAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING BROOMS, DUSTPANS, AND MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED AND PILED UP AROUND HOT WATER HEATER CREATING CLUTTER. HANG ALL MOPS AND BROOMS AND STORE CLEANING SUPPLIES PROPERLY. OBSERVED SUPPLY CLOSET WITH CLUTTER AND PERSONAL ITEMS INCLUDING SHOES, PURSES, AND COATS IMPROPERLY STORED AMONGST FOOD RELATED ITEMS. STORE ALL EMPLOYEE ITEMS SEPARATELY AWAY FROM FOOD RELATED ITEMS. STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS. ELIMINATE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN SUPPLY CLOSET TO DECREASE CLUTTER.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2356661 DATED 1/10/2020 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING VIOLATION #47 VENT WHITE HOSE IN THE SMALL COOLER UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID HOSE. VIOLATION #49 FOOD AND GRIME INSIDE ALL SMALL REACH IN COOLERS WITH LIQUID SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION

JAN 10

2020

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

VENT WHITE HOSE INSIDE THE SMALL COOLER UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE SAID HOSE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOOD AND DEBRIS INSIDE ALL SMALL REACH-IN COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND LIQUID SPILLAGE,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

JAN 2

2020

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT SMOOTHIE STATION MAKING A SMOOTHIE WITH BARE HANDS,HANDLING NON-FOOD EQUIPMENT FROM DIRTY HANDLES OF UNIT TO PUT BLENDER AT SINK(MOVING FROM ONE TASK TO THE OTHER),WITHOUT HAND WASHING,GLOVED HER HANDS AND PICKED-UP A RTE SANDWICH ROLLED ON PAPER TO GIVE A CUSTOMER. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING AND GLOVES PROCEDURE TO MANAGER,WHICH HE DISCARDED SANDWICH AND CORRECTED ISSUED OF HANDWASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

WE, MANAGER AND I, OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT DISPENSER INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. UPON MY REQUEST PAPER TOWELS WAS PROVIDED AT SAID WASHROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

VENT WHITE HOSE INSIDE THE SMALL COOLER UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE SAID HOSE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOOD AND DEBRIS INSIDE ALL SMALL REACH-IN COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND LIQUID SPILLAGE,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-17-19,REPORT #2252684. UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND OR INSTALL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM 1-17-19,REPORT#2252684 NOT DISPLAYED,MANAGER ON DUTY FOUND IT SOMEWHERE AT REAR OFFICE.SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B),CITATION ISSUED

JAN 17

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Other

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN -WOMAN/EMPLOYEE SHARED RESTROOM INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER IN HOT HOLDING UNIT 116.2F, 1LB OF MINESTRONE/VEGETABLE SOUP, $4.00 112.3F, 1LB EGG PATTIES, $0.45 111F, 8OZ, SAUSAGE PATTIES, $0.35 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 2LBS, 8OZ, AT A TOTAL OF $4.80 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED WHOLE MILK/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD, STORED IN FRONT DAIRY COOLERS, WITH OTHER FOODS, PAST EXPIRATION/APPROPRIATELY MARKED DATE OF JANUARY 4, 2019. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS SHALL BE DISCARDED IF DATE APPROPRIATELY MARKED ON CONTAINER/FOOD PRODUCT EXCEEDS EXPIRATION/USE BY DATE AND/OR SEPARATED IN DESIGNATED STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARDED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS WHICH EXCEEDS APPROPRIATELY MARKED DATE ON CONTAINER WITH EXPIRATION/USE BY DATE AND/OR SEPARATED AND STORE IN DESIGNATED STORAGE AREAS FOR SAID FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 8LBS, $1.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

32. VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AND OR INSTALL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 1

2018

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FRON DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING ABOVE DINING AREA AND WALLS ABOVE FRONT SELLING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN FRONT/REAR PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT ON VENTILATION HOOD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE LIGHT ON VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND CARDBOARD BOXES ON FLOOR SURROUNDING MOP SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND BOXES CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

AUG 9

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED GASKETS AT TOP DOORS OF SANDICH MEAT COOLER WORN AWAY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TRAYS OF CONVEYOR OVEN WITH FOOD DERIS.ISTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TRAYS. NOTED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ICE CREAM FREEZER AND REAR FREEZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO THAW,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE CREAM FREEZER AND CLEAN REAR FREEZER.

Minor Facility Condition

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

NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DUSTY FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER NEED CLEANING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER.

DEC 9

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LIDS ON TOPSIDE OF SANDWICH AND SALAD PREP COOLERS,WORN DOOR GASKET ON BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR.MUST PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET TO ELEVATE BOXES OFF OF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS,PREP COOLERS,PREP TABLES,OVEN STAND,DRIP TRAY ON SODA MACHINE,GARBAGE CANS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,TRASH IN FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER COUNTER,UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SALAD PREP COOLER

DEC 2

2016

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,ON WALLS,CEILINGS,IN FLOOR DRAINS,CRAWLING ON FLOOR AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI AND TRASH UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND EXCESSIVE LARVAE HANGING FROM DRAINLINE UNDER ICE CREAM MACHINE.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX.12 OR MORE LIVE ANTS CRAWLING IN A CRACK AROUND FLOOR GREASE TRAP IN FRONT OF 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE LARVAE FROM DRAINS,EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI AND TRASH FROM FLOOR.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/2/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LIDS ON TOPSIDE OF SANDWICH AND SALAD PREP COOLERS,WORN DOOR GASKET ON BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR.MUST PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET TO ELEVATE BOXES OFF OF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS,PREP COOLERS,PREP TABLES,OVEN STAND,DRIP TRAY ON SODA MACHINE,GARBAGE CANS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,TRASH IN FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER COUNTER,UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SALAD PREP COOLER

MAY 12

2016

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WATER DAMAGED EXTERIOR SIDE OF STORAGE CABINET IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO HAND SINK

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FORM ALL PREP COOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZERS,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVES AND COMPRESSOR UNIT,POP SLEEVES,CART UNDER CONVEYOR OVEN,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,DRIP TRAY ON SODA MACHINE,SPIDER WEBS FROM WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER PREP COOLER NEXT TO HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS,THROUGHOUT PREMISES

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA..MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION UNITS AND VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM NEAR 3- COMP SINK AND NEAR HOT WATER TANK,HOLE IN UPPER WALL BEHIND DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR HOT WATER TANK AND NEAR CHIP STORAGE RACK IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP AT CAULK ABOVE DUMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN COAT CLOSET

MAY 4

2016

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Food Temperature

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1609248 12/31/15 NOT CORRECTED #32-OBSERVED LID TO REACH IN SALAD COLD HOLDING UNIT IN DISREPAIR,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#33-OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER UNCLEAN,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#34-OBSERVED FLOOR VERY UNCLEAN UNDER SODA DISPENSING AREA,UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#40-OBSERVED SEVERAL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS.MUST PROVIDE.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WATER DAMAGED EXTERIOR SIDE OF STORAGE CABINET IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO HAND SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FORM ALL PREP COOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZERS,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVES AND COMPRESSOR UNIT,POP SLEEVES,CART UNDER CONVEYOR OVEN,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,DRIP TRAY ON SODA MACHINE,SPIDER WEBS FROM WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER PREP COOLER NEXT TO HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA..MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION UNITS AND VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM NEAR 3- COMP SINK AND NEAR HOT WATER TANK,HOLE IN UPPER WALL BEHIND DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR HOT WATER TANK AND NEAR CHIP STORAGE RACK IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP AT CAULK ABOVE DUMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN COAT CLOSET

DEC 31

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL PREPACKAGED COOKIES BROWNIES AND DESSERT ITEMS NEED TO BE LABELED WITH NAME AND ADDRESS OF STORE AND NAME OF PRODUCT AND INGREDIENT LIST. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LID TO REACH IN SALAD COLD HOLD UNIT IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS VERY UNCLEAN UNDER SODA DISPENSING AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS IN SANITARY CONDITION.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED SEVERAL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. ALL REFRIGERAORS MUST HAVE EASY TO READ THERMOMETERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

DEC 17

2015

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGEINIC PRACTICES OF EMPLOYEE HANDLING CASH/CREDIT CARDS AND SCCOOPING ICE CREAM WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A) (B)

Serious Other

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

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1498113 DATED 10/23/14 VIOLATION $36 CRACKED/BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL PREPACKAGED COOKIES BROWNIES AND DESSERT ITEMS NEED TO BE LABELED WITH NAME AND ADDRESS OF STORE AND NAME OF PRODUCT AND INGREDIENT LIST. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LID TO REACH IN SALAD COLD HOLD UNIT IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS VERY UNCLEAN UNDER SODA DISPENSING AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS IN SANITARY CONDITION.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED SEVERAL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. ALL REFRIGERAORS MUST HAVE EASY TO READ THERMOMETERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

OCT 23

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Facility Condition

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

CRACKED/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.

OCT 16

2014

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1199196 DATED 11/15/13. #33- INTERIOR OF ALL FRONT COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #34- ALL ITEMS IN DINING ROOM HALLWAY CLOSET MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR OR ABOVE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL CLEAN FOOD CONTAINERS,POTS,PANS, DISHES MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Facility Condition

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

CRACKED/BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.

NOV 15

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1 LB. MARINARA SAUCE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 132.8F. 3 LBS. MEATBALLS IN SAME UNIT RANGING IN TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 129F TO 136.4F STEAM TABLE WAS LOW ON WATER TO MAINTAIN HEAT. ALL DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT ESTIMATES VALUE TO BE $4.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Critical Employee Hygiene

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN FOOD PREP AREA BEFORE BEGINNING TO PREPARE MEAT BALLS PUT ON RUBBER GLOVES WITH OUT WASHING HANDS. MANAGER OBSERVED THE SAME AND REVIEWED WITH EMPLOYEE PROPER HAND WASHING BEFORE AND AFTER USING GLOVES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Serious Food Temperature

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE THE ABOVE MENTIONED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

TABLE TOP CAN OPENER MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EACH USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON FRONT PREP DESSERT COOLER TORN. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR ALL FRONT PREP COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR FRONT PREP ICE CREAM BOX FREEZER WITH SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL ITEMS IN DINING ROOM HALLWAY CLOSET MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CRACKED/MISSING WALL TILE ON LEFT SIDE AT ICE CREAM PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

MAY 11

2011

PASS · 0 violations

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