RED LOBSTER #0277.

Chicago Health Dept

5201 S PULASKI RD · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Dec 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

21 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Dec 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 4

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY, TCS, FOODS ARE STORED, HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE AND POST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF FOOD CONTAINER(S). INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE, GREASE BUILD UP AND WATER ON THE FLOORS IN THE DISH WASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUL 16

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RESIDUE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIORS OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND IN THE BAR STORAGE AREA CABINET ON THE BOTTOM SECTION

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, FOOD RESIDUE, AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS OF KITCHEN AREA, BAR AREA, DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVING, AND CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

JUL 8

2024

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF BENCH SEAT LOCATED IN DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREA, AS WELL AS INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RESIDUE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIORS OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND IN THE BAR STORAGE AREA CABINET ON THE BOTTOM SECTION

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, FOOD RESIDUE, AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS OF KITCHEN AREA, BAR AREA, DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVING, AND CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 28

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE AT TIME OF INSPECTION THAT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(FISH, SEAFOOD, ROASTED POTATOES). PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RESIDUE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIORS OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND IN THE BAR STORAGE AREA CABINET ON THE BOTTOM SECTION

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, FOOD RESIDUE, AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS OF KITCHEN AREA, BAR AREA, DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVING, AND CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 20

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RESIDUE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIORS OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND IN THE BAR STORAGE AREA CABINET ON THE BOTTOM SECTION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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FEB 7

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER WHERE FROZEN SHRIMP AND BATTER ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 5

2024

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (RANGE OF 66F-70F) AT WASHBOWL SINKS IN RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER WHERE FROZEN SHRIMP AND BATTER ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 9

2023

PASS 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E): INTERIOR PANEL AND CHUTE OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD-UP. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19: ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS LINER AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL AND MAINTAIN SURFACES SMOOTH, DURABLE, NON-POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): BEVERAGE STATION AT WAIT STATION IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH DISH SCRAPE BASIN, WRAPPED WITH TOWEL. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: WORN GROUT LINES AROUND FLOOR TILES AT FRONT WAIT STATION AND IN WAREWASHING AREA CAUSING EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER IN LINES. INSTD TO RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE FLOOR MAINTAINED CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES. WALL SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK IN DISREPAIR, WORN AND CRUMBLING SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED VENT COVER IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

JAN 5

2023

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASH SINKS IN BOTH MALE AND FEMALE TOILET ROOMS, 60F-66F. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES (100F-120F). CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-030(C).

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR PANEL AND CHUTE OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD-UP. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS LINER AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL AND MAINTAIN SURFACES SMOOTH, DURABLE, NON-POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

BEVERAGE STATION AT WAIT STATION IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH DISH SCRAPE BASIN, WRAPPED WITH TOWEL. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WORN GROUT LINES AROUND FLOOR TILES AT FRONT WAIT STATION AND IN WAREWASHING AREA CAUSING EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER IN LINES. INSTD TO RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE FLOOR MAINTAINED CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES. WALL SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK IN DISREPAIR, WORN AND CRUMBLING SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED VENT COVER IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

NOV 28

2022

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 18

2022

FAIL 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT DISHES DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON PREMISES FOR DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND LEAKY FAUCET AT BAR 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

2 LIGHTS IN POOR REPAIR AT VENT HOOD ABOVE GRILL. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 26

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (SEAFOOD, RICE, ETC), NOR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Minor Sanitation

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

RUST ACCUMULATION NOTED ON EXTERIOR SIDES OF PREP COOLERS AT WAIT LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACES

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS (INCLUDING VENTS, MOTORS, RUBBER GASKETS OF DOOR), ALL STORAGE SHELVES, AND UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

SPRAYER AT SCRAPE SINK LEAKING, WRAPPED IN PLASTIC. FAUCET LOOSE AT HANDWASH SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR DRAINS IN BAR AREA, WAREWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, FOOD ACCUMULATION. FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA, WAREWASHING AREA, BAR AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSSIVE FOOD SPILLS, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGH OUT

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE

JUN 14

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASH SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, UTENSILS IN BASIN OF SINK. INSTD TO MAINTAIN BASIN CLEAR AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE IN USE, UNABLE TO SANITIZE PROPERLY, FINAL RINSE AT 138F. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO USE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL WAREWASHING MACHINE REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-025

Minor Sanitation

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

RUST ACCUMULATION NOTED ON EXTERIOR SIDES OF PREP COOLERS AT WAIT LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACES

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

SPRAYER AT SCRAPE SINK LEAKING, WRAPPED IN PLASTIC. FAUCET LOOSE AT HANDWASH SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WORN FLOOR GROUT LINES AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AT COOKING LINE, CAUSING EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO GROUT FLOOR, REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN SURFACE CLEAN AND DRY

FEB 1

2019

PASS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Observed water flow time inadequate at washbowl sinks in restrooms. Must adjust timers to provide minimum of 15 seconds of consistent water flow at all metered faucets for proper handwashing. Must maintain same.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Observed 1-2 gap on bottom left corn of rear exterior door. Must repair. All exterior doors must be tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed aluminum foil used as a liner on equipment on the cooking line. Instructed aluminum foil not permitted as a liner. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Observed excessive accumulation of dirt/grease on equipment in front section of the kitchen. Must detail clean and sanitize this equipment. Must maintain same.

Critical Pest Activity

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

Observed standing water in several areas of kitchen near dish area, front coolers, and in the rear by chemical room. Instructed must keep all floors clean and dry to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain same.

JUL 27

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE KITCHEN DISH AND PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

JUN 2

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR CABINETS IN THE WAIT STATION NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN REAR ICECREAM FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE GREASE.

MAY 10

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Pest Activity

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. MUST ELIMINATE ALL STANDING WATER IN THE PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA.

MAY 3

2016

FAIL 3 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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FOOD PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA, SERVICE LINE AND BEVERAGE STATION, BEHIND THE BAR. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 9/3/15 WAS NOT POSTED WHERE IT WAS VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

Minor Pest Activity

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. MUST ELIMINATE ALL STANDING WATER IN THE PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA.

SEP 3

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

Minor Sanitation

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

CRACKED DRY STORAGE CONTAINER LID. REPLACE SAME. REPLACE WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AT WALL AND TOP BASE OF EXPOSED HANDSINK ACROSS FROM WAIT/SERVICE LINE IN PREP AREA. DOOR HANDLER OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, NOT TIGHT FITTING ON DOOR. REPAIR SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR NOT DRY, STANDING WATER AREA NOTED IN DISHMACHINE AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY, FREE OF WATER. FLOOR DRAIN UNDER WAIT STATION AT LEFT OF BAR NOT MAINTED, EXCESSIVE RUST, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS AT FRONT WAIT STATION/SERVING LINE NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 26

2014

PASS 14 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST ON INTERIOR OF PLATE COOLER IN ALLEY. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING HANDLE ON FRYER. REPLACE HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON STEEL BARS BEHIND BEHIND STOVE. ABATE PEELING CONDITION AND RESTORE SURFACE TO SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS IN KITCHENA DN IN BAR. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR OF FRYER. DETAIL CLEAN FRYER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SPRAYER HOSE AT DISH SINK WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND KEEP SPRAYER CLEAN AND SANITARY.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING IN DISH AREA, GROUT MISSING THROUGHOUT, FLOORS UNEVEN AT 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE ALL FLOOR TILES AND ALL FLOORS NEED TO BE GROUTED, SMOOTH , EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THIS CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS WITH DIRT DUST AND DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN ALLEY. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN ALLEY.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMUALATION ON CEILING ABOVE DISH MACHINE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN DRY STORAGE. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNCLEAN WALLS IN ALLEY. CLEAN WALLS IN ALLEY AND REPLACE MISSING GROUT AT HANDSINK. MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED DRIPPING/LEAKING CONDITION UNDER SINK AT DISH AREA. MUST ABATE ALL DRIPPING/LEAKING CONDITIONS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED WATER LINE IN WALK IN CEILING LEAKING. REPAIR WATER LINE AND ABATE LEAKING CONDITION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE IN ALLEY OR IN SERVICE/BAR AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN BACKFLOW PREVENTER ON BOTH MACHINES.

AUG 21

2014

FAIL 0 violations

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