RABBIT HOLE.
1208 N WELLS ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Failed 8 of 31 inspections. 35 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 212025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED GASKET SEAL ON DOOR #3 OF THE THREE DOOR LOWER REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE SHELVING INSIDE THE LOWER REACH IN NEEDING TO BE CLEANED AND CLEAR OF LIGHT BUILDING RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT UNDER THE STAIRS AND ALONG THE WALL AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.
OBSERVED A BUILD UP DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVING AND BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER UNITS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
MAR 202025PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED DEAD WATER BUGS IN BASEMENT AREA ALONG WALKIN PATH. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE FEEDING FOR OTHER INSECTS.
OBSERVED THE LOWER REACH IN COOLING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD STAINS, DEBRIS ON THE GASKETS AND FLOOR BASE OF THE UNIT AND RUSTING ON THE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE FLAT TOP/ GRILL UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND WALL UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
JAN 272025PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED DEAD WATER BUGS IN BASEMENT AREA ALONG WALKIN PATH. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE FEEDING FOR OTHER INSECTS.
OBSERVED THE LOWER REACH IN COOLING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD STAINS, DEBRIS ON THE GASKETS AND FLOOR BASE OF THE UNIT AND RUSTING ON THE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE FLAT TOP/ GRILL UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND WALL UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
JAN 312024PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN EASTSIDE UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE SHALL BE POSTED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
OBSERVED NO ASTERICK, DISCLOSURE STATEMENT OR REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU STATING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERICK, DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER STATEMENT TO MENU STATING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE ASTERICK, DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER STATEMENT ADDED TO MENU STATING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER BEFORE COMPLETION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED OPENING ON SOUTHSIDE ENTRANCE DOOR BOTTOM LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
OBSERVED EASTSIDE UNISEX WASHROOM DOOR NOT TIGHT-FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EASTSIDE WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT IT SHALL BE TIGHT-FITTING.
OBSERVED DUST ON EXTERIOR OF FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FAN COVER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FAN COVERS AND MAINTAIN.
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JAN 182023PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
CRATES USED AS SHELVING AND STORAGE THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH CONTAINERS THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-ABOSORBENT, AND DURABLE.
FOIL USED AS LINING UNDER PREP-TABLE SHELFS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH A SURFACE THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF DRY STORAGE METAL WIRE RACK SHEVLING LOCATED IN PREP-LINE COOLER IN MAIN FLOOR KITCHEN, HAS RUSTED AND IS NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE RUSTED AND IS NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE WITH A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL MEETING NSF/ANSI CERTIFICATION FOF USE WITH A FOODSERVICE FACILITY.
OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE OF WATER UNDER DISH MACHINE IN DISH ROOM. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
HOLE IN CEILING BASEMENT LOCATED NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
FLOOR UNDER GRILL AREA LOCATED NEAR PREP-LINE UNIT-----AND-----UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL IS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 302020PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. HAMBURGERS, GYRO MEAT,TURKEY CHILI, SANDWICHES ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIG OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALLS AND AROUND PIPES IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL OPENINGS SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD/COVING ALONG THE WALL NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVED CLUTTRE AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL IN BASEMENT.
OBSERVED DIRT GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHING COOKING EQUIPMENT ON 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING AND THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2282710 ON 4/5/19. FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
APR 122019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -
PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
APR 52019FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN ONE OUT OF TWO EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
OBSERVED BURGERS ON MENU. BURGERS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -
FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
OCT 192018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.
3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
8-304.11(A)- OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY FROM 6/20/18, NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED SITE TO POST INSPECTION SUMMARY IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 202018FAILED7 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
Observed 2 door drawer cooler at improper temperature of 48.8f, holding potentially hazardous foods. Cooler was tagged during inspection. Instructed manager not to remove tag. Contact CDPH for tag removal. Instructed manager not to use and to repair unit and ensure cooler maintains temperature of 40f or less for cold foods. Manager corrected violation at end of inspection. Cooler temperature registered 37.5f. Critical violation #7-38-005 (A)
Observed potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperature in the following area -2 door drawer cooler, underneath flattop grill 47.8f, 2lbs of raw chicken breast, at a value of $8.00 46.8f, 2lbs of soy veggie patties, at a value of $10.00 47.2f, 1lb of shredded white cheddar cheese, at a value of $5.00 47.4, 1lb of yellow shredded cheese cheddar, at a value of $5.00 46.7f, 4lbs sliced provolone cheese, at a value of $12.00 Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured a total weight of 10lbs at a total value of $40.00 Informedmanager that potentially hazardous must be at 40f or lower for cold foods and 140f or more for hot foods at all times. Critical violation # 7-38-005 (A)
Inadequate dish washing facilities. Observed low temperature dish machine not properly sanitizing at final rinse. Machine was being used at time of inspection. 0ppm chlorine found after several attempts while dishes were being washed. Must not use machine until repaired and properly dispenses chlorine to 100ppm. Machine was tagged during inspection. Operation instructed to service machine and do not use until correct ppm level is reached. Must contact the cdph when repaired, to have tag removed. Manager corrected violation, at end of inspection and tag removed. Critical violation 7-38-30.
Observed 30 or more small live flies on ceiling and bar fixtures, above front bar area. Instructed manager to contact pest control operator to eliminate activity before re inspection date. Serious violation #7-38-020
Dumpsters not rodent proof. Observed all garbage dumpsters missing lids at time of inspection. Possible food source for rodent and other pest. Instructed site to contact waste management to repair or replace dumpsters before re inspection date. Serious Violation # 7-38-020
Observed no splash guard on right side of exposed hand sink in basement adjacent to 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to install splash guard. Maintain at all times.
Observed black mold like substance embedded on exterior surface of door gaskets on 4 door cooler. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
JAN 32018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN OILY RESIDUE FROM SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN DUST FROM VENTILATION IN RESTROOMS.
OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK IN BEER COOLER UNSMOOTH WITH GAPS IN THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE POSTS THAT SUPPORT THE SHELVING. MUST FILL IN GAPS SO FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN CENTER OF BAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
OBSERVED CEILING IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS TO BE UNFINISHED AND UNSMOOTH. MUST PROVIDE FINISHED (SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE) CEILINGS IN ALL FOOD STORAGE AREAS, INCLUDING ABOVE DRY FOODS, SODA STORAGE AND CHEST FREEZERS.
OBSERVED VENTILATION IN BOTH CUSTOMER RESTROOMS TO BE INOPERABLE. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED LEAK AT WASTE PIPING ON RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED NO PREP/DUMP SINK AT BAR TO ACCOMMODATE DUMPING OF DRINKS BEFORE GLASSWARE IS LOADED INTO THE DISH MACHINE. MUST INSTALL A PREP SINK IN THE BAR.
APR 52017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND ONE ICE BOX FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT WITH SYRUP SPLASHES. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND GREASE AND ACCUMULATED GRIME AND DUST AT THE EXHAUST HOOD CELING VENTS AT THE EXHAUST CANOPY IN THE KITCHEN. FOUND A GAP AT THE WALL LEADING TO THE KITCHEN. MUST CAULK GAP AT THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE WALL AND WALL COVING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. FOUND EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION AT THE AIR CONDITIONING DUCT IN THE DINING AND BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 292016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SOME CUTTING BOARDS WORNED-OUT WITH DARK GROOVES.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. ICE BIN COVERS FOR CONSUMABLE ICE BINS AT BAR ARE MISSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. LID TO CHEST FREEZER AT BASEMENT IS LOOSE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LID TO CHEST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.SOME SHELVINGS ARE RUSTY INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.ALSO,BROKEN GASKETS AT COOKLINE PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR INSIDE THE LIQUOR WALK-IN-COOLER IN BASEMENT.
CAULK ALONG THE WALL AT KITCHEN DISHWASHING MACHINE AREA IS BLACKENED/WORNED OUT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE . HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS AND MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT LEAST 6”INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 252016FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED BASEMENT STORAGE FLOORS AT NORTH EAST CORNER AND NORTH WEST CORNER BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
SOME CUTTING BOARDS WORNED-OUT WITH DARK GROOVES.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. ICE BIN COVERS FOR CONSUMABLE ICE BINS AT BAR ARE MISSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. LID TO CHEST FREEZER AT BASEMENT IS LOOSE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LID TO CHEST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.SOME SHELVINGS ARE RUSTY INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.ALSO,BROKEN GASKETS AT COOKLINE PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF BAR COOLERS,SLICER,BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR INSIDE THE LIQUOR WALK-IN-COOLER IN BASEMENT.
CAULK ALONG THE WALL AT KITCHEN DISHWASHING MACHINE AREA IS BLACKENED/WORNED OUT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE . HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS AND MAINTAIN.
SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT LEAST 6”INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 222016FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE COOKLINE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 47.5F, PASTA AT 51.0F, SALMON AT 43.1F, TURKEY AT 51.8F, CUT TOMATOES AT 51.7F,STEAK AT 46.7F.ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
AT THIS TIME,LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER AT BAR NOT IN USE,WAS TESTED AND NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY AT "0" PPM,TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE DISHWASHER UNTIL THE CDPH IS NOTIFIED ONCE REPAIRED AND USE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENTS,MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED BASEMENT STORAGE FLOORS AT NORTH EAST CORNER AND NORTH WEST CORNER BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
SOME CUTTING BOARDS WORNED-OUT WITH DARK GROOVES.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. ICE BIN COVERS FOR CONSUMABLE ICE BINS AT BAR ARE MISSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. LID TO CHEST FREEZER AT BASEMENT IS LOOSE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LID TO CHEST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.SOME SHELVINGS ARE RUSTY INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.ALSO,BROKEN GASKETS AT COOKLINE PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF BAR COOLERS,SLICER,BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR INSIDE THE LIQUOR WALK-IN-COOLER IN BASEMENT.
CAULK ALONG THE WALL AT KITCHEN DISHWASHING MACHINE AREA IS BLACKENED/WORNED OUT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE . HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS AND MAINTAIN.
SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT LEAST 6”INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 212016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, PASTAS,HAMBURGERS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED AND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
WHITE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON WHEELS NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND MAINTAINED.
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND FLOOR WITH BROKEN CONCRETE INSIDE BASEMENT LIQUOR WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CLUTTER CONDITIONS ALONG THE SOUTH WALL OF THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES AT LEAST 6" INCHES OF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
ICE SCOOPS AT THE BAR AREA MUST BE PROPERL STORED INVERTED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 122016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SURFACES AND SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 32016FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT BAR IN USE NOT SANITIZING , CHEMICAL 0 PPM DURING THIS INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS IN CLUTTERED BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS AND LIQUOR ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN,HAMBURGERS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED AND HAVE CERTIFICATE POSTED AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SURFACES AND SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS AT KITCHEN PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND INTERIOR OF CABINET AT BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING THE BAR REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND SEAL OPENING ON FLOOR NEAR THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
DEC 12015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.... ALSO NOTED SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES FROM SHELVES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.....NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE SINK.....NOTED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO USE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR FOOD ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE/PREP AREA
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
NOV 242015FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED OVER 75 RAT DROPPING ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE,SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OF CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN,PASTA ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE LICENSE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.... ALSO NOTED SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES FROM SHELVES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.....NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE SINK.....NOTED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO USE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR FOOD ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE/PREP AREA.
NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
MAR 232015PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, PASTA, SOUP, AND HAMBURGERS ETC). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
MAR 112015FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED APPROXIMATELY 75 MICE DROPPING ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND LIQUOR ROOM.ALSO NOTED ABOUT 5 FLYING INSECTS AT THE BAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020.
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED CHICKEN, PASTA, SOUP, AND HAMBURGERS ETC. ALSO NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
NOTED A SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE SODA GUN HOLDER AT THE BAT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.
AUG 292014PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PREMISES SERVES CHICKEN, PASTA, SOUP, AND HAMBURGERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
AUG 292014PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PREMISES SERVES CHICKEN, PASTA, SOUP, AND HAMBURGERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
APR 292014FAILED12 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP COOLER AT 45.3F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND BEEF. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 44.9F, GROUND BEEF AT 45.5F, STEAK AT 44.7F, AND EGGS AT 43.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
NO SANITIZING RINSE WAS DETECTED AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE BEHIND THE BAR. THE BOTTLE OF CHLORINE SANITIZER WAS EMPTY AND WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW BOTTLE. THE SANITIZER LEVEL WAS AT 100PPM CHLORINE AFTER IT WAS REPLACED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS WERE OBSERVED AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SUPPLY SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES AND LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. 10 RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT UNDER THE STAIRWELLS AND BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE FLOOR. ALSO, OBSERVED 5 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PREMISES SERVES CHICKEN, PASTA, SOUP, AND HAMBURGERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP COOLER.
REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR. SEAL THE OPENING IN THE BASEMENT FLOOR OF THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.
SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND FOUNDATION OF THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
NO "NO SMOKING" SIGN WAS POSTED AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A "NO SMOKING" SIGN AND POSTED IT AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE. CLEAN AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020.
MAY 212013PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPS, FOUND PREP COOLER AIR TEMP AT 55.4F, COOLER IS USED IN THE MAIN PREP KITCHEN TO STORE PERISHABLES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST.
FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN SAID PREP COOLER. 8 LBS OF RAW GROUND BEEF AT 52.3F, 4 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 53.5F, HAM DELI MEAT AT 52.6F, 1 BL OF COOKED POTATOES AT 50.6F INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SUCH FOOD ITEMS IT 40F OR LOWER. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $45.
INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, FOUND OVER FLOWING WASTE WATER COMING FROM CATCH BASIN ONTO BASEMENT'S KITCHEN FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR. A PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE AND IN THE PROCESS OF REPAIRING OVER FLOWING BASIN.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
CEILING ABOVE THE ICE MAKER IN BASEMENT'S AREA IN POOR AREA NOT FINISHED BASEMENT CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO COVER CEILING ABOVE ICE MAKER.
MAY 242011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR THE FRP BOARD BEHIND THE BAR WHERE IT IS PEELING FROM THE WALL.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
REPAIR THE LEAKING DRAIN LINE UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
MAR 192010PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. (IE:FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC)
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS AND STORE UPSIDE DOWN.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE A COVER FOR ICE BIN WHERE MISSING AND USE COVERS PROVIDED FOR REMAINING ICE BINS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND ICE MACHINE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN BEER COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN CONCRETE AND MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,SINKS,ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND IN BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED AND REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET & PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE EXTREME CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. MUST STORE EVERYTHING 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS.
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