SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

REGGIE'S BAR & GRILL.

BEAT. 45/100

2105 S STATE ST · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 2, 2020 · failed

Failed 3 of 18 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
11 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
73
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Aug 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 2
2020
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED A SMOKER/GRILL OUTSIDE ON THE EXTERIOR OF ROOFTOP PATIO. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR DECOMMISSION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOODS MUST BE PREPARED INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER TOPS IN KITCHEN AREA. PROPERLY STORE IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF SERVICE PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA OF LIQUID SPILLS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN WALLS OF FOOD SPLATTERS BY 2-DR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA.

APR 22
2019
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS AND THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN WHERE NEEDED.

DEC 6
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS AND WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS IN BASEMENT FOOD AND LIQOUR STORAGE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF PROPER SHIELDING CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

APR 30
2018
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN PREP AREA. WORN DISCOLRED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN POTATO CUTTER, FRYERS AND BOX SODA STATION AND HOOD VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, FLOORS IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

LIGHTS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMET STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 30
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE ADEQUATE FITTING COVERS FOR ICE BINS BEHIND BAR.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS OF GREASE ACUMMULATION.

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND BAR AT FRONT AT CORNERS AND ALONG BAR.

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DEC 15
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO THE ONE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN ARE IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE BUILD UP; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 4
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO THE ONE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN ARE IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS.

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

CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.

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

CLEAN VENT ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATED IN VENT.

MAR 4
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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

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

SODA GUN DISPESERS NOT CLEAN INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

SEP 23
2014
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 16
2014
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM MAY 8, 2014 AS DESCRIBED: #32 REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT ONE DOOR OF TWO DOOR COOLER NEXT TO THE STEAMTABLE UNIT (HOLDING AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME), #33 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, #34 CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER AND AROUND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, #35 MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST, CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN AROUND AND VEHIND EQUIPMENT (DISHMACHINE, PREP COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.

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

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

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

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

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

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

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

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

MAY 8
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND A TWO DOOR PREP COOLER HOLDING AT 57.6F. UNIT USED TO HOLD LETTUCE AND OTHER PRODUCE FOR SALADS ALONG WITH VINEGAR BASED SALAD DRESSINGS AND RAW CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. UNIT REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

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

FOUND TEN LBS OF RAW CHICKEN WINGS AND THREE LBS OF CHICKEN TENDERS IN UNIT MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #2. ALL WERE DISGARDED AT THIS TIME WITH A VALUE OF $50.00. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL SMALL STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER ON SHELF IN BASEMENT.

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

REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT ONE DOOR OF TWO DOOR COOLER NEXT TO STEAMTABLE. UNIT HOLDING AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME.

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

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, AND UNDER AND AROUND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMNENT.

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

MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST, CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT (DISHMACHINE, PREP COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT), REMOVE DUST FROM FAN MOUNTED ON WALL NEAR DISHMACHINE.

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

OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN MOP BUCKETS; INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS WITH MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY.

MAY 10
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, BAR GUNS AND BAR GUN HOLDERS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS.

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

MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT ABOVE THE PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST ST0RE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS WHEN NOT IN USE.

MAY 6
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, BAR GUNS AND BAR GUN HOLDERS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS.

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

MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT ABOVE THE PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST ST0RE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS WHEN NOT IN USE.

MAY 3
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND 2 PREP COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES-AIR TEMP. RANGED FROM 51.2F-51.5F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNITS FIXED SO AS TO MAINTAIN AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. ONCE FIXED MUST FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL US AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO REQUEST A REINSPECTION OF THE UNITS. UNITS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY INSPECTOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPS. BEING STORED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS. FOOD ITEMS INCLUDED, SOUR CREAM, ARTICHOKE DIP, CHEESE, CHEESE SAUCE, HUMMUS, PICO DE GALLO, CUT ONIONS AND TOMATOES. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 55.5F-60.8F. ITEMS WERE DISCARDED A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 12LBS. VALUED AT $90.00. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING (0PPM-CHLORINE.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT FIXED TO PROPERLY SANITIZE. UNIT WAS TAGGED, MUST PROPERLY SET UP 3-COMP. SINK AND USE IT. ONCE UNIT IS FIXED MUST FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL TO CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG WHEN READY FOR REINSPECTION OF UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, BAR GUNS AND BAR GUN HOLDERS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST ST0RE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS WHEN NOT IN USE.

MAY 11
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,RICE,ETC.)

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOUND FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.

AUG 10
2011
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP. PAINT RUSTY INTERIOR OF BEER COOLER AT BAR. REMOVE POP AND MILK CRATES FROM BEING USED TO ELEVATE STOCK AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING. SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES IN KITCHEN.

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: SODA GUN HOLDERS AT BAR, FAN GUARD INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN, INTERIOR OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER AROUND DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT, UNDER AROUND CHAIRS/SOFAS IN BAND ROOMS, UNDER STAIRWELL IN BASEMENT, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS IN BASEMENT, SIDES OF VENDING MACHINE, COUNTER TOPS AT BEVERAGE/BAR AREA, SHELVES AT BAR, UNDER AROUND BEER COOLERS, SINKS, SODA SYRUP LINES IN BASEMENT, HOSES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND UNDER ICE BINS AT BAR.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS FOR FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT. CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT BAR AND BASEMENT.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN CEILING PANELS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE YELLOW STAINS AND DUST AND OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING PANELS. CLEAN VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS. CLEAN OVERHEAD VENTS AT BAR AND DINING AREA TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP. CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD TO REMOVE GREASE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS. PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPER AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. SLOW DRAINING WASHBOWL IN TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAME.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE INTERIOR THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS IN BASEMENT.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE LITTER AND LARGE WEEDS BEHIND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

AUG 31
2010
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 24
2010
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN NOR MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME. DUMPSTER LIDS FILLED TO TOP UNABLE TO CLOSE DUE TO GARBAGE, ALSO NOTED CHIPS, SALSA/FOOD SPILLAGE SURROUNDING GROUND, DARK STAINS FROM SPILLS, DEBRIS, LITTER UNDER STORAGE UNIT LOCATED NEXT TO DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA,AND RECOMMEND ADDITIONAL GARBAGE PICKUP TO ACCOMMODATE FLOW OF GARBAGE FROM OPERATIONS. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

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

PROVIDE PARTITION/BARRIER BETWEEN COLD PLATE LINES AND ICE CUBES AT ICE BINS AT BAR. PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT. PROVIDE SHELVES/RACKS FOR STOCK ITEMS-REMOVE MILK AND POP CRATES. DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS.

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

CLEAN DIRTY DISH CART, WALLS AROUND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO DISHMACHINE, CLEAN VENT COVER INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT, INTERIOR OF BEVERAGE COOLERS AT BAR, FAN GRID COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. PAINT WORN FLOOR IN FOOD WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT, AROUND WALL BASE AT COFFEE STATION.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS AT WALL NEXT TO GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT. SEAL AROUND PIPING UNDER HAND WASH SINKS.

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

CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN, REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN, AND PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULB AND LIGHT OR LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN C0OLER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REROUTE SODA GUN WASTE LINES INTO FLOOR DRAIN AT ALL ICE BINS AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST VENTILATION IN MENS TOILET ROOMS AND OR SANITIZE TO REMOVE URINE ODOR.

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

ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND STAIRWELLS BY GREASE TRAP AND REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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