APR 28
2025
PASS · 0 violations
RETRO CAFE RESTAURANT.
Chicago Health Dept
3246-3248 N CENTRAL AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2025).
13 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Apr 2025.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
VIOLATIONS
75
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 6
2025
PASS · 0 violations
FEB 27
2025
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST POST AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZER READING AT 10 PPM INSIDE OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. CHEMICAL SANITIZER MUST READ AT LEAST 50 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/14/2022, REPORT #2567002. #39--OBSERVED NO BARRIER BETWEEN CUSTOMER HALLWAY WHERE TOILET ROOMS ARE LOCATED AND MAIN KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SEPARATION BETWEEN CUSTOMER AND KITCHEN AREA. #58- FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 10-11-2023, REPORT #2583173. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 11
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO BARRIER BETWEEN CUSTOMER HALLWAY WHERE TOILET ROOMS ARE LOCATED AND MAIN KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SEPARATION BETWEEN CUSTOMER AND KITCHEN AREA.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/14/2022, REPORT #2567002. #58--FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 14
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND WALLS AND CEILING AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS NOT FINISHED.MUST COVER.(FOR EXAMPLE DRYWALL).
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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JUN 2
2021
PASS 1 violation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
MAY 25
2021
FAIL 13 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,"ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR,RICE ETC).
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN PREP AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED ICE SCOOP UTENSIL FOR ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF BAR COOLERS AND BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED TO REMOVE SPILLS/DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT BAR AREAS TO REMOVE DEBRIS,BROKEN GLASS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSRTUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS HANGING FROM THE FAN COVERS OF CONDENSOR UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2373649 DATED:06/12/2020 #10--INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINK IN PREP, BAR AND WASHROOMS. Sep 12, 2020 #51--BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. Sep 12, 2020 #53--TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES MUST BE COVERED INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID. Sep 12, 2020 #55--MUST REORGANIZE AND AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORE 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. Sep 12, 2020 #57--FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN. Sep 12, 2020 #58--FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INFORMATION GIVEN. Sep 12, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 6/1/2021. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
JUN 12
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 3 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINK IN PREP, BAR AND WASHROOMS.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES MUST BE COVERED INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS) IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REORGANIZE AND AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORE 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INFORMATION GIVEN.
APR 10
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DOOR HANDLE MISSING FROM DOOR AT KITCHEN AT THE REAR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL HANDLE ON DOOR. CORE VIOLATION
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MAKER.INSTRUCTED MANGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MAKER OR SHOW LOCATION OF THESE DEVICES. CORE VIOLATION
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER. CORE VIOLATION
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
JUN 23
2016
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
GASKET IN POOR PREP AT (2) DOOR PREP COOLER FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL IN FRONT COOKING AREA STAINED, NOT IN GOOD REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT/SEAL AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR OUTER BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SAME AREA NOT CONNECTED, INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT IF GOING TO BE USED, IF NOT DISMANTLE BAR AREA,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FRONT BASEMENT AREA CLUTTERED, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER CLEAN AND RESTRICT STORING WANTED ON FLOOR, MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR, OFFENSIVE URINE ODORS IN ALL MENS BATHROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS,
JUN 16
2016
FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED TWO DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, NOT MAINTAINING COOLER TEMP 40'F AND BELOW, COOLER READING 60'F, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE UNTIL COOLER IS REPAIR AND READING 40'F AND BELOW, COOLER TAGGED, MUST FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL TO 312746-4240, CRITICAL CITATION: 7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED SEVERAL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMP, FOODS SUCH AS EGGS, RICE, COLE SLAW, BEET SALAD, COOKED POTATOES, MASHED POTATOES AND PASTA, ALL TEMPS OF FOODS READING 60'F-68'F, ALL FOODS DUMPED AND DENATURED AT A COST OF APPROX., $200.00 AND ABOUT 20 POUNDS, INSTRUCTED ON MAINTAINING FOODS INSIDE COOLER AT PROPER TEMP, 40'F AND BELOW, CRITICAL CITATION:7-38-005(A)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 11/04/2015, REPORT #1583890, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 32 MUST INSTALL WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND EXPOSED BAR WARE, ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS/FREEZERS. EXTERIORS OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND METAL STORAGE RACKS/SHELVING NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. 45 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD/UTENSIL HANDLERS. SERIOUS CITATION: 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
GASKET IN POOR PREP AT (2) DOOR PREP COOLER FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL IN FRONT COOKING AREA STAINED, NOT IN GOOD REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT/SEAL AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR OUTER BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SAME AREA NOT CONNECTED, INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT IF GOING TO BE USED, IF NOT DISMANTLE BAR AREA,
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
SOME COOLERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INSIDE ALL COOLERS,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FRONT BASEMENT AREA CLUTTERED, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER CLEAN AND RESTRICT STORING WANTED ON FLOOR, MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR, OFFENSIVE URINE ODORS IN ALL MENS BATHROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS,
NOV 4
2015
PASS 8 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABLED WITH CONTENTS NAME. MUST LABEL
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RAW WOOD ON UNDERSIDE OF COUNTER ABOVE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR OT BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, NONABSORBANT. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS FOR ALL FOOD AND ICE IN STORAGE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. USING PRESS BOARD AS A FOOD PREPARATION SURFACE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE MATERIAL. SOILED TIN FOIL AND CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINING IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE SAME. BROKEN LID, WITH EXPOSED INSULATION, IN BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE LID. MUST INSTALL WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND EXPOSED BAR WARE
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS/FREEZERS. EXTERIORS OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND METAL STORAGE RACKS/SHELVING NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOLE IN WALL AT ENTRANCE TO COOK LINE. MUST PROPERLY SEAL HOLE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON FIXTURES THROUGH-OUT FOOD PREP AND FOOD/UTENSIL STORAGE AREAS. MUST SHIELD ALL LIGHTS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
TABLE TOP FRYER AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. PLUMBING UNDER KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS. FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR AT REAR 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCETS OPERATING PROPERLY. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON HOSE BIB AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL. DRAIN LINES MISSING FOR BAR SODA GUNS. MUST PROPERLY INSTALL DRAIN LINES
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOOD/DRINK CONTAINERS AND STOCK ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" FROM FLOOR. ACCUMUALTED LEAVES AROUND AND ON TOP OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD/UTENSIL HANDLERS.
OCT 27
2015
FAIL 12 violations 2 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT COOKING AREA. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK, SUPPLIED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND STOCKED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. BAR SODA GUNS BLOCK ACCESS TO NORTH SIDE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST RELOCATE SODA GUNS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
ICE MACHINE INSTALLED UNDER WASTE WATER LINE IN BASEMENT. MUST RELOCATE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NORTH SIDE FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, 1/4 INCH OPENING TO OUTSIDE ALONG BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABLED WITH CONTENTS NAME. MUST LABEL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RAW WOOD ON UNDERSIDE OF COUNTER ABOVE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR OT BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, NONABSORBANT. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS FOR ALL FOOD AND ICE IN STORAGE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. USING PRESS BOARD AS A FOOD PREPARATION SURFACE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE MATERIAL. SOILED TIN FOIL AND CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINING IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE SAME. BROKEN LID, WITH EXPOSED INSULATION, IN BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE LID. MUST INSTALL WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND EXPOSED BAR WARE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS/FREEZERS. EXTERIORS OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND METAL STORAGE RACKS/SHELVING NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THOUGH-OUT ARE LITTERED AND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOLE IN WALL AT ENTRANCE TO COOK LINE. MUST PROPERLY SEAL HOLE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON FIXTURES THROUGH-OUT FOOD PREP AND FOOD/UTENSIL STORAGE AREAS. MUST SHIELD ALL LIGHTS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
TABLE TOP FRYER AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. PLUMBING UNDER KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS. FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR AT REAR 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCETS OPERATING PROPERLY. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON HOSE BIB AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL. DRAIN LINES MISSING FOR BAR SODA GUNS. MUST PROPERLY INSTALL DRAIN LINES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOOD/DRINK CONTAINERS AND STOCK ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" FROM FLOOR. ACCUMUALTED LEAVES AROUND AND ON TOP OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD/UTENSIL HANDLERS.
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