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2025-06-17 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,ETC)
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST ELEVATE FOOD FROM FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET IN KITCHEN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DISH RACKS AND WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
2024-06-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 1 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45 F TO 48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 1/4 POUND CABBAGE, 2 POUNDS MASHED POTATOES, 3 POUNDS RICE, AND 1/4...
2023-04-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 5 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN TWO PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA: SALMON AT 52.7F, CHICKEN AT 44.7F, LAMB AT 44.2F, CHICKEN AT 44.4F, SOUP AT 44.2F, CUT POTATOES AT 58.4F, AND SOUR CREAM AT 5...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED 2 PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS SALMON AND CHICKEN, MAINTAINING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES OF 51.4F AND 49.8F. SEE COMMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS AT OR BELOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES OF 41F. PRI...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON 1 OF 2 PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RUST ON THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN SERVER STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
2022-04-21 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
2020-10-21 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT KITCHEN CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
2019-10-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS AND MAINTAIN.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2017-08-18 Pass Complaint 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED WHITE FOOD SPLATTER ON THE BACK WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2017-02-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2017-01-30 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTD/RODENT PROOFED: OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN THE TWO FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS THAT EXTENDS DOWN TO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A NEW THRESHOLD OR WEATHERSTRIP BETWEEN THE TWO DOORS AND TO INSTALL NEW DOOR SWEEP AT THE ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP FROM THE WHEELS OF THE TWO RANGE STOVE AND THE DEEP FRYER IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
2016-01-12 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 2 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE IS CRACKED AND NO VENT COVER AN VENTILATION.WATER DRIPPING FROM CEILING TO A BUCKET.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
FOUND DIRTY WIPING CLOTH THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN:ON CUTTING BOARDS,ON TOP THE STOVE ,ON TOP PREP TABLES ETC.WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER
2016-01-07 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 11 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
DISPLAY PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIR TEMP.PRESENT AIR TEMP OF 54.1F TO 58F..POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:CHICKEN ,LAMB.COOKED ONIONS SALMON.ETC.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPEC...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN: RAW SALMONS AT TEMP OF 50.2F-51.7F-50.5F AND 54,2F; RAW LAMB CHOPS WITH ONIONS IN MARINATE SAUCE AT TEMP OF 50.1F; RAW CHICKEN IN MARIN...
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER,PRESENTLY 0ppm.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. CALL TECHNICIAN TO SERVICE UNIT,LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE MUST MAINTAIN 100ppm PRESENTLY MACHINE NOT IN USE,DISH WASHER NOT ON PREMISES. CRITIC...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES NOR A VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED,A COPY OF THE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES.A LEAST ONE PERSON ON DUTY IS C...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-24-15,REPORT #1454038 #32- CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING, WORN DISCOLORED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #33-THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ALL RE...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
VIOLATION UPGRADED TO VIOLATION#29
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
VIOLATION UPGRADED TO #29
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA IN THE KITCHEN DUET TO ITEMS ON FLOOR:CLEAN APRONS,BOXES AND STOCK INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE IS CRACKED AND NO VENT COVER AN VENTILATION.WATER DRIPPING FROM CEILING TO A BUCKET.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
FOUND DIRTY WIPING CLOTH THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN:ON CUTTING BOARDS,ON TOP THE STOVE ,ON TOP PREP TABLES ETC.WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
VIOLATION UPGRADED TO #29
2015-06-24 Pass Canvass 9 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL FOOD ITEMS IN NEED OF LABEL AND DATING ALL FOODS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. ALL ITEMS IN PROPER ORDER
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING, WORN DISCOLORED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, ALL RUBBER GASKETS, REACH IN FREEZERS AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL MUST BE CLEANED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. CLEAN AND...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MISSING CEILING TILES IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ALL ICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES.
2014-12-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 6 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE. EVERY CERTIFICATE SHALL BE POSTED CONSPICUOUSLY IN THAT PART OF THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT TO WHICH THE PUBLIC HAS ACCESS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN COFFEE AREA, PREP COOLER DRAWERS AND FRYER CABINETS IN KITCHEN, SINKS IN BAR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD AND VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BAR AREAS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE SOILED WASH CLOTHS IN DISH WASHING AREA TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
2014-01-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 8 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AND PROPERLY STORE OFF FLOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLER, AND SINKS IN BAR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND BEVERAGE AREAS. REPAIR THRESHOLD ON REAR DOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR CEILING IN BEVERAGE AREA. CLEAN VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
SECURE LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, SHOES, ETC IN UTILITY SINK. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
2013-01-08 Pass License 4 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Exposed handsink in bar not maintained. Instructed to install shield on both sides of sink. Bar counter not extended at walk way opening. Instructed to extend counter or swing door to enclose area.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls not maintained in closet in kitchen. Instructed to seal gaps and apply sealant to surface. Instructed to seal all gaps and openings around pipes and behind equipment.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Backflow preventer not installed at utility sinks. Instructed to install backflow preventer.
2012-12-18 Fail License ▾
No violations found.
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