Chicago
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BEAT

Radio Room

400 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654 · River North · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
20/100

Mixed record — 8 of 18 inspections passed

Inspections
18
8 passed
Last Inspected
2023-05-03
Pass Rate
44%
2 failures
Score
20/100
BEAT
Failed 2 inspections (2023, 2013)
Food Temperature issues found across 12 inspections
Other issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 45×
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Food Temperature critical 12×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity critical
Chemical Safety serious
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Facility Condition critical
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Documentation & Training critical
2023-05-03 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 12
serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

DID NOT OBSERVE ANY DISCARD DATES ON PREPARED FOODS (RICE, CHEESE SAUCE, CRAB MEAT, & BEEF) IN COLD HOLDING PREP-DRAWER IN COOKLINE AREA. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER THAT ALL PREPARED FOODS HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR MORE THAT 24 HOURS MUST B...

serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED PORK/TURKEY SAUSAGE PATTIES, STEAK STRIPS, SALMON, RIBS, SHORT RIBS, BARBACOA, BACON, AND DELI MEAT PREPARED WITH REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING, FOUND IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. A HACCP PLAN WAS NOT SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH DE...

minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED PORK/TURKEY SAUSAGE PATTIES, STEAK STRIPS, SALMON, RIBS, SHORT RIBS, BARBACOA, BACON, AND DELI MEAT PREPARED WITH REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING, FOUND IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. A HACCP PLAN WAS NOT SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH DE...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: EXTERIOR BACK EXIT DOOR LEADING TO DUMPSTER AREA HAS AN OPENING GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11: PLASTIC CUPS WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP IN DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH SCOOP THAT HAS A HANDLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: OBSERVED FLOOR MATERIAL CHIPPING AND IN DISREPAIR IN THE BASEMENT NEAR WALK-IN UNITS. FLOORS IS NOT A CLEANABLE SURFACE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE FLOORING THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: OBSERVED CHIPPING WALL PAINT IN MENS RESTROOM STALL. WALL MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: OBSERVED OPEN HOLES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; ON WALL/CEILING IN DRY STORAGE LIQUOR ROOM (BASEMENT); DRAINS IN COOKLINE; BEHIND WEST BAR HANDSINK; AND CEILING BY MOP SINK. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABS...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: OBSERVED BROKEN WINDOW NEXT TO DISH SOTRAGE AREA IN BASEMENT-----AND-----BROKEN TILES IN THE ISLAND EAST BAR AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE LIQUOR ROOM. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR N...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11: LIGHTING WAS FOUND NOT SHIELDED OR PROTECTED IN THE COOKLINE/EXPEDITE AREA. LIGHT BULBS SHALL BE SHIELDED, COATED, OR SHATTER-RESISTANT IN AREAS WHERE EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UNTENSILS, LINENS, OR UNWRAPPED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES.

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT DATED FROM 3/20/2023 WAS NOT POSTED IN THE PUBLICS VIEW. FACILITY HAD STORED FAILED SUMMARY REPORT BEHIND PASSED SUMMARY REPORT ON 10/28/2022. FACILITY MUST ALWAYS POST UP SUMMARY REPORT IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION...

2023-03-20 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 13
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HAND WASHING SINK IS NOT LOCATED IN THE COOKLINE AND DISHROOM AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE COOKLINE AND DISHROOM AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SEASONING CONTAINERS THAT ARE NOT LABELED IN THE COOKLINE AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

EXTERIOR BACK EXIT DOOR LEADING TO DUMPSTER AREA HAS AN OPENING GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

PLASTIC CUPS WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP IN DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH SCOOP THAT HAS A HANDLE.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

DRY STORAGE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE LIQUOR ROOM. FACILITY MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE LIQUOR ROOM. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER US...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN WINDOW NEXT TO DISH SOTRAGE AREA IN BASEMENT-----AND-----BROKEN TILES IN THE ISLAND EAST BAR AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK THROUGHOUT WALL ADJACENT TO DRY STORAGE FOOD AREA IN BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL WALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR MATERIAL CHIPPING AND IN DISREPAIR IN THE BASEMENT NEAR WALK-IN UNITS. FLOORS IS NOT A CLEANABLE SURFACE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE FLOORING THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CHIPPING WALL PAINT IN MENS RESTROOM STALL. WALL MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPEN HOLES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; ON WALL/CEILING IN DRY STORAGE LIQUOR ROOM (BASEMENT); DRAINS IN COOKLINE; BEHIND WEST BAR HANDSINK; AND CEILING BY MOP SINK. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SUR...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

LIGHTING WAS FOUND NOT SHIELDED OR PROTECTED IN THE COOKLINE/EXPEDITE AREA. LIGHT BULBS SHALL BE SHIELDED, COATED, OR SHATTER-RESISTANT IN AREAS WHERE EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UNTENSILS, LINENS, OR UNWRAPPED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER STORAGE AREA IS FOUND TO BE INSUFFICIENT. LIGHT INTENSITY SHALL BE SUFFICIENT SO THAT THE AREA, ALL UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT, AND FOOD ITEMS ARE EASILY VISABLE

2022-10-28 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT BARS ON WEST SIDE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON CAN OPENER IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR AND IN FEMALE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

2020-06-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED UNLABELED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR AND OTHER DRY GOODS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BACK UP PLATES LOCATED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE BEING STORED FACE UP. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES DURING STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ALONG MAIN LINE IN REAR PREP KITCHEN COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER BEING USED TO STORE PROTEIN SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LOOSE HOT WATER FAUCET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT OR UNISEX TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNTS OF TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS LOCATED IN ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FILTERS ABOVE FLAT TOP GRILL COVERED IN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2019-07-22 Pass Canvass
4
serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

WRAPPED ROAST IN WALK-IN NOT LABELED WITH DATE, INSTRUCTED TO DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER THAT IS KEPT MORE THAN 24 HRS.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

SALT BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

SCOOPS STORED IN A STANDING WATER BUCKET, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ON A DRY CLEAN SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

TWO HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE PASTRY PREP AREA IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL

2018-10-10 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
5
serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

3-302-11 (A 1), FOUND AN OPEN CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN STORED IN A DRAWER COOLER ABOVE OPEN CONTAINER OF LETTUCE AND OTHER READY-TO-EAT FOOD ITEMS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE FOOD ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE TO PREVENT FOOD CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATIO...

serious Food Temperature

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

8-201.13, WHOLE MEAT ROAST OVEN TEMPERATURE AND TIME DOES NOT MEAT CODE REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW HEALTH CODE GUIDE LINES FOR SMOKING OVEN TEMPERATURE.( NO MEAT IS BEING COOKED AT TIME OF INSPECTION ) JUST REVIEWED THEIR COOKING TEMP CHART.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11, A FOOD HANDLER WITH A LONG BEARD IN KITCHEN NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12, KNIVES STORED IN A STANDING WATER BUCKET, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ON A DRY CLEAN SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11, RUSTY WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSULATION LINES IN POOR REPAIR, ROUGH BRICK WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2018-05-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED COOK LINE COOLER HOLD IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 53 DEGREES F WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REMOVED TH...

critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. IN THE SALAD PREP COOLER NOTED 10 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $13: CHICKEN, 51-54 DEGREES F AND BEANS, 54 DEGREES F. IN THE CENTER COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER, NOTED 16 LBS ...

critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES IN THE COOK LINE PREPARING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS. NOTED EMPLOYEE AT SALAD STATION SLICING AND SCOOPING SALAD ONTO A PLATE WITH BARE HANDS, AS WELL AS TOPPINGS LIKE TOMATOES AND CHEESE. NOTED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE U...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATING ON THE BOTTOM OF THE COOK LINE ICE CREAM FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BOXES OF LIQUOR STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED EXHAUST FAN IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM INOPERABLE. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT MEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM HANDSINK. OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE BEER LINES IN THE BASEMENT, WHERE BEER LINES LEAVE THE WALK IN KEG COOLER AND GO INTO THE CEILI...

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CUPS BEING USED TO DISPENSE ICE FROM ICE BINS AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.

2017-07-21 Pass Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED COOK LINE COOLER HOLD IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 53 DEGREES F WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REMOVED TH...

critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. IN THE SALAD PREP COOLER NOTED 10 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $13: CHICKEN, 51-54 DEGREES F AND BEANS, 54 DEGREES F. IN THE CENTER COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER, NOTED 16 LBS ...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP HOLDER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALLS AROUND MOP SINK COVERED IN BLACK MILDEW. OBSERVED WALLS IN DISREPAIR AND NOT SEALED PROPERLY REMOVE ALL BLACK MILDEW AND REPAIR ALL WALLS TO BE NON ABSORBANT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE ON MENS BASEMENT WASHROOM. RESTORE ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SMALL LEAK UNDER LARGEST COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED MOPS NOT HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE. HANG MOPS TO DRY TO DETER SMALL FLY ACTIVITY.

2017-06-22 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP HOLDER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALLS AROUND MOP SINK COVERED IN BLACK MILDEW. OBSERVED WALLS IN DISREPAIR AND NOT SEALED PROPERLY REMOVE ALL BLACK MILDEW AND REPAIR ALL WALLS TO BE NON ABSORBANT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE ON MENS BASEMENT WASHROOM. RESTORE ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SMALL LEAK UNDER LARGEST COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED MOPS NOT HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE. HANG MOPS TO DRY TO DETER SMALL FLY ACTIVITY.

2016-10-18 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HEAVY OIL ACCUMULATION IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE NEAR THE UPSTAIRS ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TILE AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS IN THE CEILING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED A LEAK AT THE RIGHT FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINES UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SANITARY HOLDER FOR THE ICE SCOOPS.

2016-07-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-06-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER #3 NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 60 F. FOUND CHEESE, PICO DE GALLO, ETC. HELD INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A...

critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- SHREDDED CHEESE AT 48.1 F, PICO DE GALLO AT 48.7 F, CHICKEN AT 48.0 F, GUACAMOLE AT 49.0 F, DICED TOMATOES AT 49.2 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST B...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF UNUSED PREP AREA 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO OBSERVED CEILING TILES NOT TIGHT FITTED ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND HAVE CEILING TILES CLOSED/TIGHT FITTED.

2015-04-17 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE AND CONVENIENT TO WASH HANDS. WIRE SHELVE WITH 5 BIG CONTAINERS OF FRENCH FRIES AND SAUCE THAT IS BEING COOL DOWN IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EXPOSED HAND SINK ...

minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB IN THE PREP AREA BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS TO HOLD THE LIGHT SHIELD.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MOP SINK FAUCET BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT IN GOOD REPAIR(LEAKING HEAVY). REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

2014-09-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Facility Condition

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

NOTED A CONTAINER OF SHELL FISH (MUSSELS) INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AT THE FIRST FLOOR WITH NO TAGS ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SHELLFISH TAGS ATTACHED TO THE PRODUCT UNTIL PRODUCT IS COMPLETELY CONSUMED AND THEN THE TAGS MUST BE STORED ON FILE F...

critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE MAIN KITCHEN ON FIRST FLOOR TO BE IMPROPER AT 54.2F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER:-PASTA 57.6F,CALAMARI 58.6F,SALSA 56.4F, GUACAMOLE 55.9F,CHEESE 51.8F, KINWA 62.9F, BEEF 62.9F, FISH 46.4F, CH...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS(PLATES,CUPS, BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVING AT THE FIRST FLOOR NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM THE CEILING ON THE HALL WAY LEADING TO THE KITCHEN FROM THE MAIN CUSTOMERS SITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR BY THE DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS INA SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

2013-10-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Employee Hygiene

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

EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A WORKING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN BASEMENT WALK-IN MEAT COOLER.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

2013-10-17 Fail Canvass
4
serious Other

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 11/13/12 REPORT# 1138609 NOT CORRECTED. #32 MISSING ICE BIN COVERS AT ALL ICE BINS AT BARS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

minor Employee Hygiene

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

EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A WORKING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN BASEMENT WALK-IN MEAT COOLER.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

2012-11-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND ABOUT 40 LBS OF OF SOUP AND MAC&CHEESE STORED IN LARGE CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP RANGING BETWEEN 50.6F-51.3F. FOOD STORED IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO COOL DOWN HOT FOOD PROPERLY AND STORE AT 40F OR LOWER. FOOD ITEMS DIS...

minor Pest Activity

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

FLY TRAPS MOUNTED ABOVE PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

minor Sanitation

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

MISSING ICE BIN COVERS AT ALL ICE BINS AT BARS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

minor Food Temperature

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

HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP OF WALK-IN COOLER COOLING UNITS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ICE SCOOP HOLDER AND SODA DISPENSERS AT BAR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MISSING GROUT THROUGH OUT KITCHEN FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.

2010-11-23 Pass License-Task Force

No violations found.

100
Keefer'S Kaffe
100
Keefer'S Restaurant
72
Gus'S World Famous Fried Chicken
53
Dick'S Last Resort
18
Zocalo

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