Radisson Blu Aqua

Chicago Health Dept

221 N COLUMBUS DR · LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2026); 4 critical violations across the last 12 months.

25 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Aug 2026 · 4 critical violations in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

142

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2026

Inspection history

AUG 31

2026

PASS 14 violations

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR STARBUCKS 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME IN BANQUET DRY FOOD STORAGE,1ST FL. PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST ELEVATE FOOD FROM FLOOR IN BANQUET WALK IN FREEZER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE MOST BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BANQUET PREP AREAS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN BOTH DISH WASHING AREAS IN BANQUET & 2ND FL. DISH WASHING AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED ,PITTED AND WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN ALL PREP AREA TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN ALL WALK IN COOLER,FREEZERS,STORAGE AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BANQUET PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON #3 COOLER,DRAWER COOLER OF GRILL IN MAIN PREP AREA,1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN FIRELAKE PREP,STARBUCKS PREP COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED,STOPPER HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR ON 2ND FL. DISH WASHING AREA FAR RIGHT SINK COMPARTMENT,LOOSE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE ON 1ST FL. REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PANEL ON 1ST FL. REAR AREA,ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND SINKS ON 2NF FL. UNUSED PREP KITCHEN.FANGUARD COVERS IN VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER,ALL COOLERS IN MAIN PREP AREA.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM CHEST FREEZER IN BAR AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT LEAKING INTO BUCKET ON 2ND FL. DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED EPOXY FLOORING IN BANQUET PREP AREA & 2ND FL. DISH WASHING AREA,DAMAGED WALL UNDERNEATH 2ND FL. DISH MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN 2ND FL. DISH WASHING AREA AND RESTAURANT PREP AREA MISSING SHIELDS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

OCT 31

2025

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT LEFT AND RIGHT LOWER CORNERS OF DOCK DOORS IN ROOM WITH TRASH COMPACTOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11: OBSERVED NO LEFT AND RIGHT SPLASH GUARD ON RESTAURANT FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT AND RIGHT SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK IN RESTAURANT FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF PREP SURFACES, EQUIPMENT OR FOOD.

OCT 22

2025

FAIL 12 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN RESTAURANT,AT BAR AND FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. OBSERVED NON WORKING HAND DRYER IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM NEAR STARBUCKS. INSTRUCTED EACH HANDWASHING SINK OR GROUP OF ADJACENT HANDWASHING SINKS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. CORRECTED ON SITE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED FOR HANDWASHING SINKS IN RESTAURANT, AT BAR AND FRONT PREP AREA BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION AND HAND DRYER IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM NEAR STARBUCKS REPAIRED AND WORKING PROPERLY BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM FRESH HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 146F FOR SANITIZING RINSE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN SECOND FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. CORRECTED ON SITE OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN SECOND FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA REPAIRED AND SANTIZING PROPERLY AT 190F AFTER REPAIR DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 10/23/25. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED HOT TCS FOOD(CHICKEN) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 130.6F. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $7 WEIGHING 3LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED (CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION BELOW)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49.1-66.4F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, SHREDDED CHEESE(50.0F), SOYBEAN PASTE(49.1F), SLICED TOMATOES(52.1F), MILK(54.3-54.5F), YOGURT(54.0F), CREAM CREAM(52.0F), BUTTER(66.4F) AND SOUR CREAM(57.0F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $40 WEIGHING 17LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.(CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE)

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 10/23/25 OBSERVED DISCLOSURE ADDED TO MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED NO VARIANCE/HACCP PLAN APPROVAL ON SITE FOR VACUUM PACKAGED TCS FOODS FOUND IN WALK IN FREEZER. CORRECTED ON SITE TWO CONTAINERS OF VACUUM PACKAGED FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT. CONTAINERS CONTAINED SHORT RIBS AND DUCK. FOODS DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT VALUED AT $275 AND WEIGHING 50LBS. INSTRUCTED SITE NOT TO USE VACUUM SEAL MACHINE INFORMED SITE THAT TO USE SAID MACHINE, A HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE MUST BE OBTAINED BY CDPH. VACUUM SEALING MACHINE REMOVED FROM FACILITY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED SITE NOT TO USE MACHINE NOR VACUUM PACKAGING MATERIAL UNTIL HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE IS SUBMITTED TO CDPH AND APPROVAL GRANTED FROM CDPH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS IN FACILITY NOTED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING ALL STORED IN WALK IN FREEZER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT DOCUMENTATION AND PROCEDURES MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE PERFORMING SUCH SPECIALIZED FOOD PROCESSES AND MUST BE MAINTAINED. UNIT REMOVED FROM FACILITY BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION AND MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED VACUUM PACKAGED FOOD VALUED AT $275 AND WEIGHING 50LBS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #29

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES 52.7F AND 57.2F. OBSERVED TWO SMALL TWO DOOR COLDING UNITS AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IN MAIN KITCHEN AND IN RESTAURANT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN RESTAURANT REAR PREP AREA AND SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH TWO DOORS IN MAIN KITCHEN REMOVED FROM FACILITY AND DISCARDED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENINGS AT LEFT AND RIGHT LOWER CORNERS OF DOCK DOORS IN ROOM WITH TRASH COMPACTOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 40 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN SUCH AREAS AS MAIN KITCHEN DISHWASHING AREA, SMALL EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOM AND RESTAURANT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/22/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO LEFT AND RIGHT SPLASH GUARD ON RESTAURANT FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT AND RIGHT SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK IN RESTAURANT FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF PREP SURFACES, EQUIPMENT OR FOOD.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN SECOND FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.

MAY 21

2024

PASS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN STARBUCKS, WAIT STATION, RESTAURANT AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON HAND WASHING SINKS IN STARBUCKS, RESTAURANT AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN STARBUCKS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT LIP CONTACT SURFACE

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN FIRE LAKE PREP AREA, LEAKING FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WAIT STATION AND SECOND FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAY 13

2024

FAIL 15 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES TOUCHING READY TO EAT BREAD FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE WITH BARE HANDS IN WAIT STATION AREA. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE TONGS, UTENSILS, TISSUE, OR WEAR GLOVES. PRIORITY 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED SAUSAGE STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 104.1F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COOKED POTATOES STORED ON PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 52.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 REFER TO PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON HAND WASHING SINKS IN STARBUCKS, RESTAURANT AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BREAD AND PASTRY ITEMS NOT COVERED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER ALL ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN STARBUCKS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT LIP CONTACT SURFACES.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN FIRE LAKE PREP AREA, LEAKING FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO TOILET TISSUE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TOILET TISSUE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. TOILET TISSUE SHALL BE SUPPLIED IN TOILET ROOMS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR IN STARBUCKS, RESTAURANT AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WAIT STATION AND SECOND FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2586395 ON 12-6-23:51-OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB STRIPPED AND UNABLE TO TURN ON PROPERLY AT ONE OF TWO HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE 2ND FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA AND A COLD-WATER KNOB STRIPPED AND NOT ABLE TO TURN ON PROPERLY AT ONE OF 3, 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS ALSO ON THE 2ND FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.53-OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

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DEC 6

2023

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A MINOR PINKISH/BROWNISH SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR OF TWO ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.13 OBSERVED AN INSECT CONTROL DEVICE ON THE WALL ABOVE EQUIPMENT STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE ANYTHING UNDER INSECT CONTROL DEVICES.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB STRIPPED AND UNABLE TO TURN ON PROPERLY AT ONE OF TWO HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE 2ND FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA AND A COLD-WATER KNOB STRIPPED AND NOT ABLE TO TURN ON PROPERLY AT ONE OF 3, 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS ALSO ON THE 2ND FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUN 21

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

JUN 13

2022

FAIL 8 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 1 DOZEN EGGS AT 49.7F, 3LBS OF GRILLED CHICKEN AT 51.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 4LBS AT $25. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 49.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW.MANAGER STATES EQUIPMENT NOT GOING TO BE USED AGAIN AND WAS REMOVED FROM PREP AREA. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINER BY THE WOK PREP STATION WITHOUT LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

JUL 28

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

SAW EVIDENCE THAT THE OUTDOOR POOLSIDE BAR SET UP IS NOT PROTECTED FROM ENVIRONMENTAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED BAR SET UP WITH A BAR COUNTER TO MAKE MIXED DRINKS, A COOLER WITH A PREP COUNTER, A PREP TABLE, AND A GRILL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCONTINUE THE OUTSIDE POOLSIDE BAR OPERATION AND COMPLETE A PERMANENT OUTDOOR COOKING (POC) APPLICATION TO GET APPROVAL FROM CDPH FOR OUTDOOR BAR.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NO LIGHTS IN RESTAURANT 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

JUN 30

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

LOW TEMPS DISH MACHINE STILL NOT SANITIZING, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED FOR TAG REMOVAL.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NO LIGHTS IN RESTAURANT 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

JUN 28

2021

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE WHILE BEING USED, 0PPM OBTAINED ON TEST STRIPS, MACHINE IS RUNNING ON EMPTY CHLORINE JUGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION FOR FINAL RINSE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST.

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

REFER TO VIOLATION #32

Minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

FOUND VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE WITH NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN, FACILITY USING MACHINE TO VACUUM PACKAGE FRESH FISH AND OTHER MEATS AND HOLD FOR MORE THAN 5 DAYS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE AND DISCARD 10 LBS OF FRESH SALMON VALUED AT $60, MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR FURTHER INQUIRY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( POWDERED SUGAR...) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP PLACED ON ICE CUBES AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES.

Minor Facility Condition

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGH OUT BANQUET KITCHEN, WATER TEMP IS 68F. KITCHEN IS IN OPERATION DURING INSPECTION. HOT WATER IS AVAILABLE AT THE 1ST FLOOR RESTAURANT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER FOR ALL KITCHEN SINKS. PRIORITY VIOALTION 7-38-030(C). INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE BANQUET KITCHEN AT THIS TIME.

JUL 13

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BLU BAR COFFEE BAR ON MEZZANINE LEVEL, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER (PER CITY CODE), SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOUND EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA, WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOODS, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED ABOVE COLD FOOD LINE IN FRONT PREP AREA ON MAIN LEVEL, AND IN DISH ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

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

FOUND WHITE AND GREEN CUTTED BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACING. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN COOLERS IN SERVER STATION, AND IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA. REMOVE RUST, SO SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO FOUND MICROWAVE OVEN IN STAFF BREAK ROOM IN BASEMENT WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND LEAKY BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON HIGH-TEMP DISH MACHINE ON 2ND LEVEL, AND A LEAK INSIDE PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT PREP COUNTER. ALSO, HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF BREAK ROOM IN BASEMENT HAS A SLOW LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA, AND WALK-IN BEER COOLER ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DISHWASHER ON THE 2ND LEVEL, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN FRONT OF HIGH TEMP DISHWASHING MACHINE ON THE 2ND LEVEL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR, SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 19

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING DOCUMENTATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITH A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT AND NO CORRESPONDING CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES THAT CORRESPOND WITH ON-SITE PLAN. MUST KEEP BOTH THE POLICY AND SUPPLIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR THE HANDSINKS LOCATED IN THE BAR PREP AREA OF FILINI. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST ALSO BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE MEAT SLICER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE 4-DOOR DISPLAY COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.

JAN 19

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( EGGS, CHICKEN...). INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( SUGAR, SALT...) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLIMSY CLEAR PLASTIC CONTAINER USED AS A SCOOP FOR BULK-FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.

Minor Sanitation

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

USING GLASS BOTTLES WITH NARROW OPENING FOR WATER SERVICE THAT'S WASHED IN DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO USE WIDER OPENING BOTTLES OR WASH MANUALLY WITH A BRUSH.

Minor Sanitation

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

DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

APR 6

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED BY EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE LOUNGE AND BY EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 30

2017

FAIL 4 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 40 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE CEILING IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA/BAR ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SILVERWARE STORED UPRIGHT IN THE EMPLOYEE LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SILVERWARE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, DIRT, AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALL AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MAR 4

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining( Ice machine cover, gaskets in state of disrepair/broken, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards in 2nd floor prep kitchen(Filini kitchen), that had deep cuts, shall be replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in Filini kitchen prep area, and by dish machine , in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Non food contact surfaces of ice machine that had rust, in banquet area, shall be repaired/replaced).

Minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining(Floors in Filini bar/kitchen areas under heavy equipment, shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in kitchen prep areas under heavy equipment, dish machine areas, and kitchen storage shelving(1st floor, 2nd floor) not clean, need detailed cleaning).

Minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining(Walls that had gaps/peeling paint in main kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed. Ceiling tiles in Filini main kitchen not clean, need detailed cleaning. Walls in main kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Above violation still remaining( Light shields that were damaged/broken in walk in cooler in Filini kitchen, shall be replaced).

FEB 26

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

Found/oserved live fruit flies/gnats(15 )in bar area(Filini Bar/restaurant) at time of complaint inspection. Citation Issued 7-38-020. Serious Violation.

Minor Sanitation

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

Ice machine cover, gaskets in state of disrepair/broken, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards in 2nd floor prep kitchen(Filini kitchen), that had deep cuts, shall be replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks in Filini bar/restaurant(1st floor) that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in Filini kitchen prep area, and by dish machine , in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Non food contact surfaces of ice machine that had rust, in banquet area, shall be repaired/replaced. Kitchen storage shelving in 17th floor(lounge) had peeling paint/exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler shelving/racks in Filini bar area, kitchen prep area, not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Kitchen storage shelving/cabinets in 17th, bar area, kitchen areas(1st floor, 2nd floor)not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment/ shelving in 17th floor kitchen/lounge area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in Filini bar/kitchen areas under heavy equipment, shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in kitchen prep areas under heavy equipment, dish machine areas, and kitchen storage shelving(1st floor, 2nd floor) not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls that had gaps/peeling paint in main kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed. Ceiling tiles in Filini main kitchen not clean, need detailed cleaning. Walls in main kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning. Walk in cooler walls, fan guards in main kitchen not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Light shields that were damaged/broken in walk in cooler in Filini kitchen, shall be replaced.

DEC 15

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE ICE BOX BIN COVERS AT THE MEZZ BANQUETS BAR AREA AND AT THE FILINI BAR AREA AS WELL.

NOV 5

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

DURING INSPECTION FOUND A 2DR REFRIGERATOR WITH A TOP COLD HOLDING UNIT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. UNIT WAS FOUND AT 50.8F DURING INSPECTION. ALL REFRIGERATION MUST ALWAYS MAINTAIN 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES.UNIT WAS TAGGED AT THIS TIME.

Critical Food Temperature

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

DURING INSPECTION FOUND VARIOUS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INCLUDING SAUSAGE(48.6F), CHEESE(50F), FISH(47.5F)AND RED MEAT SAUCE AT 50.8F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. APPROXIMATELY 150LBS OF FOOD WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGEMENT AT A COST OF $300.00 DOLLARS.

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

DURING INSPECTION FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT 4 HAND SINKS ON PREMISES ON THE 17TH FLOOR, FILINI BAR AREA, MEZZ BAR AREA AND MEZZ SATELLITE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION.CDI.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE ICE BOX BIN COVERS AT THE MEZZ BANQUETS BAR AREA AND AT THE FILINI BAR AREA AS WELL. MUST PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL BY THE GELATO FREEZER/COFFEE AREA AT THE FILINI BAR AREA OR MOVE GELATO FREEZER TO THE FILINI RESTAURANT AREA DIPPER WELL ON THE 2ND LEVEL. MUST REPAIR COUNTER TOP OF 1DR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED ON THE 2ND LEVEL FILINI RESTAURANT COOKING LINE AREA. ABOVE STATED IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR THE LEFT REFRIGERATOR DOOR AT THE FILINI RESTAURANT SO AS TOPROPERLY CLOSE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINES ON PREMISES AT THE MAIN KITCHEN, MEZZ SATELLITE KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRIME BUILD-UP.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST ADJUST TIMER AT THE 2ND HAND SINK FROM THE RIGHT HAND SIDE LADIES RESTROOM SO AS TO LAST A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS WITH HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 13

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND A LARGE 5 GALLON TOMATO SOUP CONTAINER AT 54.1F STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO COOL DOWN HOT FOOD PROPERLY AND HOLD AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A). SOUP DISCARDED VALUED AT $50.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

SEVERAL SPICE AND BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO HAND SINK IN THE MAKESHIFT REAR PREP AREA, ADDITIONAL HAND SINK MUST BE INSTALLED OR RELOCATE OPERATION TO MAIN KITCHEN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT COLD FOOD KITCHEN HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

SEP 23

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE CRACKED SNEEZE GUARD COVERS USED AT THE BREAKFAST TABLE LOCATED IN THE FILINI RESTAURANT AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF BOTH ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR BANQUET KITCHEN AND IN THE SATELLITE KITCHEN. FOUND SLIGHT GRIME BUILD UP.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR AT CORNER OF THE ELEVATOR AT THE HOUSEKKEPING ELEVATOR LOWER LEVEL TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. OBSERVED PUDDLE OF WATER MIXED WITH SODA ON FLOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMP SINK LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE LARGE DISH MACHINE IN THE 1ST KITCHEN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS AT 2 (1DR AND 3 DR)REFRIGERATORS IN THE FILINI BAR AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN.

APR 20

2012

PASS 6 violations

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST PROVIDE LIDS TO GARBAGE CANS IN PREP/BAR AREAS IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE BREEDING SITES FOR SMALL FLIES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS REMOVE DUST AND SMALL (LIVE)FLIES.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AND CONSPICUOUSLY PLACE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AS NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST STORE ALL MOPS HANGING UPSIDE DOWN FOR PROPER DRYING WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A BIN/CONTAINER AND NOT DIRECTLY ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

APR 12

2012

FAIL 8 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

FOUND OVER 100 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE ESTABLISHMENT, MAIN KITCHEN, FILINI PREP AREA (LOWER LEVEL AND MEZZANINE), DINING ROOM, BAR AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CALLING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. CITATION #78220-12 ISSUED.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST PROVIDE LIDS TO GARBAGE CANS IN PREP/BAR AREAS IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE BREEDING SITES FOR SMALL FLIES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS REMOVE DUST AND SMALL (LIVE)FLIES.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AND CONSPICUOUSLY PLACE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AS NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST STORE ALL MOPS HANGING UPSIDE DOWN FOR PROPER DRYING WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A BIN/CONTAINER AND NOT DIRECTLY ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

OCT 4

2011

PASS · 0 violations

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