RANDOLPH TAVERN.

Chicago Health Dept

188 W RANDOLPH ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026), 3 critical violations noted.

20 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 10 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

106

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 20

2026

PASS 14 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S LAST SINK AND WOMEN'S FIRST SINK TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME(SQUEEZE BOTTLES, SHAKERS,BULK & SMALL CONTAINERS)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF GARBAGE MAN DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE BOXES OF COOKING OIL FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA NEXT TO STORED GLASSES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA , IN WALK IN COOLER AND DISH RACKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON GRILL PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MEAT SLICER,FRYER CABINETS,HAND SINK BASIN IN BAR AREA,GRILL & STEAM TABLE,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,DISH RACKS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM .

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED EPOXY FLOORING BEHIND BAR,STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 : OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 15

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 18 violations 6 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (BRISKET,PORK,BEANS,RICE,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON PREMISES AT 12:25 P.M.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED SOME MISSING SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S LAST SINK AND WOMEN'S FIRST SINK TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION OF ICE MACHINE.OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK SLIMY BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ON TO ICE INSIDE OF BIN FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME(SQUEEZE BOTTLES, SHAKERS,BULK & SMALL CONTAINERS)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF GARBAGE MAN DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST ELEVATE BOXES OF COOKING OIL FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA NEXT TO STORED GLASSES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON GRILL PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA , IN WALK IN COOLER AND DISH RACKS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MEAT SLICER,FRYER CABINETS,HAND SINK BASIN IN BAR AREA,GRILL & STEAM TABLE,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,DISH RACKS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM .

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED EPOXY FLOORING BEHIND BAR,STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 23

2025

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 16

2025

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED HOT TCS FOOD(COOKED BACON) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 91.8F. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $50 WEIGHING 3LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION BELOW CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47.3-61.2F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, CRAB(51.0F), CORN(47.3F), PORK AND CHEESE SANDWICH(55.6F), CHEESE SANDWICH(61.2F), BEEF(51.4F), PICO DE GALLO(51.6F), GUACAMOLE WITH DICED TOMATOES(51.6F), SHREDDED LETTUCE(52.9F), CHEESE(47.7-54.1F), BUTTER(50.2F),SPINACH(50.9F), ARGULA(48.6F), HUMMUS(48.6F), SLICED TOMATOES(49.8F), FISH(54.0F), HAM(56.3F), ROASTED VEGETABLES(52.5F), PORK(51.8F) AND TOFU(52.2F) 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 $250 WEIGHING 32LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED DISCLOSURE ON MENU NOT STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.0-54.0F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAGS PLACED ON COLD HOLDING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH FLATTOP GRILL WITH 4 DRAWERS AND TWO DOOR COLD UNIT ACROSS FROM COOKLINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL FLIES IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/16/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON THE PREMISES, OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 67.8-68.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 5

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR, SUGAR, VEGGIES, ETC) IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH THE COMMON NAME IF FOOD ITEM.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED LINENS STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH LEAFS AND VEGGIES IN THE REACH-IN SALAD COOLER. INSTRUCTED FOOD EMPLOYEES TO NOT STORE LINENS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED DISH RACKS STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING AND PREP AREAS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE BROUND OR PROVIDE MORE SHELVING TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

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FEB 21

2024

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSEVRED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN THE PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SO THAT SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE END OF COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR AND OVER SODA DISPENSERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR PROVIDE CEILING TILES.

FEB 7

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food containers not labeled ( sugar, flour...) instructed to label and maintain.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Food handlers not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Ice scoop stored on top of ice cubes at bar service line, instructed to keep off ice cubes.

NOV 1

2021

PASS 2 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Food handlers with long beard not wearing a beard restraints, instructed to wear.

Minor Sanitation

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

Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils after washing.

DEC 13

2019

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

- MUST PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS AND MAINTAIN. -

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

- OBSERVED A SLIGHT PINK/BLACK DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

- OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITHOUT IDENTIFYING LABELS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. -

Minor Sanitation

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

- OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE BAR. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL ARTICLES 6" OFF THE FLOOR. -

Minor Sanitation

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

- OBSERVED THE WALL MOUNTED HANDSOAP DISPENSER AT THE BAR IN POOR REPAIR; DISPENSER HAS DETACHED FROM WALL MOUNT AREA AT THIS TIME. MUST REPAIR HANDSOAP DISPENSER AND MAINTAIN. -

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED AN EXTREME ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/ORGANIC DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE BAR, AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP IN THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

DEC 13

2018

PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

DRAIN LINES AT BAR SODA GUNS NOT DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 7

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) - -

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) - -

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ( FLOUR ) NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ON A CLEAN SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED PROPEL BEFORE STACKING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY.

Minor Other

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

PAPER CUPS USED AS A MULTI-USE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER CONTAINERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED MGRS OBTAIN IT. . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) - -

OCT 10

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE LID OF SAID GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN GREASE DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF) INSIDE OF THE FREEZER AND OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABEL CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED BETWEEN THE 1 COMPARTMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE HOSE BY THE SODA DISPENSING UNITS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A MINOR PINKISH BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATED BROWNISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED INSIDE OF THE SODA GUNS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS BY THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 22

2017

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 12

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE AND NOT REACHING 40F OR BELOW. THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION WAS 65.8F. PREP COOLER UNIT WAS NOT PLUGGED IN AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MANANGER PLUGGED IN SAID PREP COOLER AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION PREP COOLER WAS AT 40F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAKE SURE ALL REFRIGERTION UNITS ARE PROPERLY FUNCTIONING AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 4LBS OF RANCH DRESSING AT 51.3F, 1LB OF BLUE CHEESE AT 61.8F, 1LB OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 57.3F, 1LB OF DICED COOKED POTATOES AT 57.4F, 2LBS OF COOKED EGGS AT 60.6F, 2LBS OF SLICED CUCUMBER AT 59.1F, 5LBS OF HUMMUS AT 60.1F, 1LB OF TUNA TARTAR AT 61.8F, 2LBS OF SLICED RAW TUNA AT 60.6, 10 LBS OF CHOPPED LEAFY GREENS AT 57.1F, 1/2 OF RICE AT 126.8F, 9LBS OF PORK AT 129.6F, AND 1L OF BEANS AT 131.1F. MANAGER VOLUNTEERINGLY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL SAID ITEMS VALUED AT $350. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW FOR COLD HOLDING AND 140F OR ABOVE FOR HOT HOLDING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS (FLOUR, SUGAR, RICE) NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND PRODUCTS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED IN BETWEEN PREP COOLERS AND MULTI USE SCOOPS BEING STORED IN PRODUCT (RICE). INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ONE ICE BIN MISSING ICE BIN COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLITE BROWNISH/ PINKISH SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL OF THE PREP COOLERS LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED DOWNWARD IN MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 13

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Pop dispensing unit in kitchen prep area not clean, needs cleaning(detailed).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under pop dispensing unit in kitchen prep area not clean, needs cleaning(detailed).

Minor Facility Condition

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

Broken/damaged light shields in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/repaired.

OCT 19

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE ICE BOX BIN COVERS AT THE ENTIRE BAR. FOUND FOUR ICE BOX BINS WITHOUT COVERS DURING INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE MAIN COOKING LINE TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING WALL COVING ALONG THE VERTICAL EDGE TO SEAL UP OPENING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS BEHIND THE MAIN COOKING LINE TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD-UP.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR 1ST AND 2ND HAND SINK IN THE LADIES RESTROOMS ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE SO AS TO RUN FOR A MINIMUM OF 15SECS AT ALL TIMES. THERE ARE 2 OTHER WORKING HAND SINKS. ALSO MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE FURTHEST HAND SINK AT THE BAR LOCATED NEXT TO A ICE BOX HOLDER.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF, FOOD PREP, WAITSTAFF, DISH WASHERS AND BARTENDERS WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 14

2015

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

DURING INSPECTION FOUND MIDDLE BAR HAND SINK WITH A BROKEN HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE. ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE IN WORKING CONDITION AT ALL TIMES. PREMISES GIVEN 2 DAYS TO CORRECT VIOLATION.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

DURING INSPECTION FOUND STACKS OF RAW EGGS BEING STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ABOVE RAW GROUND BEEF. RAW EGGS MUST BE STORED ON THE LOWEST SHELF RACK AT ALL TIMES. ALSO FOUND VARIOUS OTHER FOOD ITEMS IN CONTAINERS INSIDE REFRIGERATORS NOT COVERED( I.E. SALMON, RAW VEGETABLES, MEATS).FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. ALL FOODS MUST BE COVERED AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CORRECT.CDI.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE ICE BOX BIN COVERS AT THE ENTIRE BAR. FOUND FOUR ICE BOX BINS WITHOUT COVERS DURING INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE MAIN COOKING LINE TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF, FOOD PREP, WAITSTAFF, DISH WASHERS AND BARTENDERS WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 5

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

CHIPPED WALL BEHIND CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE THATS EASILY CLEANABLE.

JUL 16

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND A VACUUM PACKAGING AND SOUS-VIDE MACHINES IN KITCHEN WITHOUT HAVING A DEPARTMENT APPROVAL TO USE. ALSO FOUND CHICKEN THAT WAS VACUUM PACKAGED ON SITE BEING COOKED IN A SOUS-VIDE MACHINE, MACHINS ARE TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR FURTHER INQUIRY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005 (A). MANAGER VOLUNTERALY DISCARDED FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL ICE BINS AT BAR MISSING COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

DRAIN LINE FOR SODA GUN IS CLOGGED AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CHIPPED WALL BEHIND CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE THATS EASILY CLEANABLE.

APR 17

2014

PASS · 0 violations

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