SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

RADIO ROOM.

BEAT. 20/100

400 N STATE ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 3, 2023 · passed with conditions

Failed 2 of 18 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
8 passed · 8 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
95
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Nov 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 3
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood 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 BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL CONSUMED, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7DAYS. THE CHEF ON SITE WAS ABLE TO VERIFY AND REDATE LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
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 DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN A ROP OPERATION WITHOUT A VARIENCE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER ON SITE. ALL ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED ON SITE AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $1030.64 AND AN ESTIMATED WEIGHT VALUE OF 132.5 POUNDS. ROP MACHINE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. FACILITY MUST REACH OUT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO INQUIRE MORE INFORMATION AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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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 DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN A ROP OPERATION WITHOUT A VARIENCE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER ON SITE. ALL ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED ON SITE AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $1030.64 AND AN ESTIMATED WEIGHT VALUE OF 132.5 POUNDS. ROP MACHINE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. FACILITY MUST REACH OUT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO INQUIRE MORE INFORMATION AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. SEE ABOVE IN VIOLATION #29 FOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION THAT WAS ISSUED.

CRITICALPest 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.

MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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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.

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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-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

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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.

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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 NO LONGER USED.

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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.

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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 VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B) CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 20
2023
FAILED
13 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee 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.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

CRITICALPest 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.

MINORFood 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.

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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.

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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 USED.

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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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

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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 SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
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.

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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.

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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

OCT 28
2022
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

JUN 30
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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 VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

MINORFood 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.

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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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

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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.

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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.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

JUL 22
2019
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSChemical 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.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

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OCT 10
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood 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 VIOLATION 7-38-005

SERIOUSFood 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.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

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

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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

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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.

MAY 25
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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 THE TAG. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD HOLDING FACILITIES MUST HOLD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALFood 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 OF PRODUCT WORTH $75: COOKED QUINOA, 51 DEGREES F; COOKED PASTA, 54 DEGREES F; CUT TOMATOES, 55 DEGREES F; FISH, 51 DEGREES F; CHICKEN, 56 DEGREES F; BEEF, 55 DEGREES F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE ABOVE MENTIONED PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALEmployee 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 USING BARE HANDS TO PLACE LEAFY GREENS ON TOP OF A COOKED AND READY TO EAT PIZZA BEFORE PASSING TO A SERVER. ALSO NOTED AN EMPLOYEE BUILDING A SANDWICH WITH HIS BARE HANDS, STACKING SANDWICH INGREDIENTS TOGETHER AND SLICING THE SANDWICH. ALSO NOTED AN EMPLOYEE ASSEMBLING TACOS WITH HIS BARE HANDS, HOLDING THE SHELL AND USING BARE HANDS TO APPLY TOPPINGS LIKE LEAFY GREENS AND CHEESE. INSTRUCTED THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED AND THAT A BARRIER MUST BE USED, LIKE GLOVES, TONGS, DELI PAPER OR OTHER MEANS. THE EMPLOYEES WASHED THEIR HANDS AND PUT ON CLEAN GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010(A)

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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.

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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.

MINORPlumbing & 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 CEILING TOWARD THE TAPS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK. NOTED A LEAK AT THE WASTE PIPING IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR.

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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.

JUL 21
2017
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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 THE TAG. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD HOLDING FACILITIES MUST HOLD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALFood 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 OF PRODUCT WORTH $75: COOKED QUINOA, 51 DEGREES F; COOKED PASTA, 54 DEGREES F; CUT TOMATOES, 55 DEGREES F; FISH, 51 DEGREES F; CHICKEN, 56 DEGREES F; BEEF, 55 DEGREES F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE ABOVE MENTIONED PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

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

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

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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

MINORPlumbing & 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

MINORPest 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.

JUN 22
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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

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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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINORPest 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.

OCT 18
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
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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.

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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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

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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.

JUL 13
2016
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 20
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood 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 BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZAROUDS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

APR 17
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
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 MUST BE CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO WASH HANDS ALL THE TIMES. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL, 7-38-030. MANAGER REMOVED THE CONTAINERS IN FRONT ME DURING INSPECTION.

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

LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility 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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

SEP 5
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFacility 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 FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B)

CRITICALFood 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)

CRITICALFood 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, CHICKEN 50.3F, SOUPS 110F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 61 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $289.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS INCLUDING THE SHELL FISH. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

OCT 24
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee 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.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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

MINORSanitation
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.

OCT 17
2013
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
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

MINOREmployee 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.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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

MINORSanitation
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.

NOV 13
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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 DISCARDED VALUED AT $150.

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

FLY TRAPS MOUNTED ABOVE PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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

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

MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

NOV 23
2010
PASSED
0 violations

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