RICANO'S RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

230 S ASHLAND AVE · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2025).

21 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

125

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 1

2025

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES BELOW THE WOODEN PREP TABLE, MIXER, TOASTER, BLENDER AND FOOD PROCESSOR LOCATED ON THE WOODEN PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE DRYWALL BEHIND THE WOODEN PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP, DISH WASHING AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE THE COOK'S LINE. THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS MISSING. MUST INSTALL.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INADEQUATE LIGHTING PROVIDED IN THE FOOD PREP AND THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL AREAS WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED AND WHERE DISHES ARE WASHED.

JUL 3

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RICE STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 1

2023

PASS 4 violations

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABEL ON BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM DAMAGED DUE TO A LEAK/WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM, AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 5

2022

PASS 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR BY DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST INSTALL CEILING WHICH IS DURABLE, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MAR 3

2020

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ONE DOOR HANDLE ON THE TWO DOOR FREEZER MISSING AND THE HANDLE FOR THE DEEP FREEZER MISSING; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND THE COLD WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE THREE COMP SINK IS MISSING; MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE HANDSINK AND REPLACE THE FAUCET KNOB AT THE THREE COMP SINK.

show all 21 inspections →

APR 15

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN,CHOPPED MELONS,RICE, ENCHILADAS) IN WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATORS WITH IMPROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCARD OR USE BY DATE,(NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) FOR ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT OR REMINDER PROVIDED IN MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ASTERICKING FOR EACH MENU ITEM AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED NOT IN USE EQUIPMENT STORED ON STORAGE RACKS IN REAR PREP WITH GREASE BUILDUP AND OTHER SOILED ACCUMULATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE PROPERLY BEFOE STORING.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED GARBAGE CAN IN RESTROOM WITHOUT COVER . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE AREA WITH EXCESSICE AMOUNT OF CONTRUCTION MATERIAL SURROUNDING RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP AREA FREE OF UNNECCEARY ITEMS.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN ALL PREP AREAS, UNDERNEATH ALL PREP TABLES AND ALL STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN , SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

MAR 15

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS (RICE, FLUOR, SUGAR)IN PREP AREA WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED IN CONTAINER IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON 2-DOOR UPRIGHT PREP COOLER IN DISH WASHING ROOM, AND ON THE PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. PLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA, BLACK GROOVES PRESENT. REPLACE MISSING HANDEL ON 2-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER AND STEAM TABLE HOODS IN PREP AREA. REPAIR CAULKING AROUND 3-COMP SINK AND AROUND HAND SINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM SLICER AND MOUNTER CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA, AND CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS & FREEZERS ON PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET, WALK IN COOLER, AND UNDER 3-COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND REPAIR DAMAGE CORNER WALL AT SAID SINK. SEAL HOLE IN WALL ABOVE MOP SINK, IN MENS TOILET ROOM, AND SEAL THE HOLE IN WALL BELOW HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTING ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN REAR, AREA IS VERY DARK. ALSO, CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON MOP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION (BUCKET)WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

MAR 14

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51F, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING COOLER UNTIL SERVICED AND MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. 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 THE ABOVE-MENTIONED PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 5 LBS OF CHICKEN, 51F, VALUED AT $15. 3 LBS OF BEEF, 50F, VALUED AT $20, AND 1 LB OF CHIRIZO, 50F, VALUED AT $5. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS (RICE, FLUOR, SUGAR)IN PREP AREA WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED IN CONTAINER IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET, WALK IN COOLER, AND UNDER 3-COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND REPAIR DAMAGE CORNER WALL AT SAID SINK. SEAL HOLE IN WALL ABOVE MOP SINK, IN MENS TOILET ROOM, AND SEAL THE HOLE IN WALL BELOW HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTING ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN REAR, AREA IS VERY DARK. ALSO, CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON MOP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION (BUCKET)WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

APR 13

2017

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CHIPPING RAW WOOD SHELVING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL AND BETTER TO MAINTAIN,

Minor Sanitation

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

VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN CORNERS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING IN PREP AREAS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND WALL IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR, MISSING BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT TO DIM, MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN MIDDLE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA AND FAUCET TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

Minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

NOV 10

2016

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 3

2016

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 6/2/16 REPORT 1932015 NOT CORRECTED30 DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOR CONTAINERS OF COOKED READY TO EAT FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE. 32 MISSING COVERS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. 35 BLACK CEILING NOTED IN DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTD TO HAVE FINISHED IN LIGHT COLOR. HOLE IN WALL UNDER HANDSINK IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR. WALK-IN COOLER CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, SEAMS NOT TIGHT FITTING, CAUSING SMALL LEAK FROM CONDENSATION. REPAIR SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLBASE NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. REPAIR SAME. LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE.

JUN 9

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOR CONTAINERS OF COOKED READY TO EAT FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING COVERS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

BLACK CEILING NOTED IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTD TO HAVE FINISHED IN LIGHT COLOR. HOLE IN WALL UNDER HANDSINK IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR. WALK-IN COOLER CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, SEAMS NOT TIGHT FITTING, CAUSING SMALL LEAK FROM CONDENSATION. REPAIR SAME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

BOTTOM OF GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, WITH SIGNS OF RUST CAUSING SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER AROUND BASE. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTING GREASE TRAP

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS/LOGS AS REQUIRED.

JUN 2

2016

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

SOILED MOP NOTED IN BASIN OF EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. NO PAPER TOWELS/HAND SANITARY DEVICE AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN BOTH REAR PREP AREAS. INSTD TO MAINTAIN SINKS CLEAN, ACCESSIBLE, AND PROVIDE SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 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

RAT DROPPINGS (5) NOTED UNDER WIRE RACKS ALONG WALLBASE ACROSS FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND15 DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERRED ALONG WALLBASE UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO ELIMINATE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS

Serious Pest Activity

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 9/28/15 1576189 NOT CORRECTED: 32 PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT. REMOVE ALL CHIPPING SURFACES FROM DOOR(INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR) OF WALK-IN COOLER AND PAINT SURFACES. 33 CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: MOP SINK AND EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO IT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES IN MIDDLE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA, SIDES AND INTERIORS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ON COOK LINE, CUTTING BOARDS, AND CAN OPENER WITH BASE CONNECTED TO PREP TABLE. 34 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS AND AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DROPPINGS, DIRT). 35 CLEAN AND/OR INSTALL SURFACES IN DISHWASHING AREAS THAT ARE WATER RESISTANT TO PREVENT PEELING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL OTHER AREAS WHERE DIRT AND STAINS ARE PRESENT. REPAIR LOWER SECTIONS ON WALL BASES IN MIDDLE PREP AREA WHERE BASE BOARDS ARE MISSING. CLEAN DIRT, DEBRIS, AND STAINS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM VENTS WHERE PRESENT. 38 MASSIVE PUDDLE OF WATER NOTED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE, MUST LOCATE SOURCE OF LEAK AND REPAIR IT. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT MOP AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. 41 MUST PROPERLY MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA(BEER GARDEN NOT USED), BY REMOVING ALL SOURCES OF STANDING WATER WHICH WILL ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES IN THIS AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES. ALL ARTICLES STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS(IN EVERY ROOM AND AREA). 42 ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. 43 ALL ICE SCOOPS USED FOR CONSUMABLE ICE MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINERS PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOR CONTAINERS OF COOKED READY TO EAT FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING COVERS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

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

BOTTOM OF GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, WITH SIGNS OF RUST CAUSING SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER AROUND BASE. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTING GREASE TRAP.

Minor Sanitation

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

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED (SHOES, MEDICATION BOTTLES, ETC). INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA. BOTTLES OF LIQUOR IMPROPERLY STORED IN MECHANICAL ROOM. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS/LOGS AS REQUIRED.

OCT 6

2015

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT. REMOVE ALL CHIPPING SURFACES FROM DOOR(INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR) OF WALK-IN COOLER AND PAINT SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: MOP SINK AND EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO IT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES IN MIDDLE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA, SIDES AND INTERIORS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ON COOK LINE, CUTTING BOARDS, AND CAN OPENER WITH BASE CONNECTED TO PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS AND AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DROPPINGS, DIRT).

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND/OR INSTALL SURFACES IN DISHWASHING AREAS THAT ARE WATER RESISTANT TO PREVENT PEELING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL OTHER AREAS WHERE DIRT AND STAINS ARE PRESENT. REPAIR LOWER SECTIONS ON WALL BASES IN MIDDLE PREP AREA WHERE BASE BOARDS ARE MISSING. CLEAN DIRT, DEBRIS, AND STAINS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM VENTS WHERE PRESENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MASSIVE PUDDLE OF WATER NOTED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE, MUST LOCATE SOURCE OF LEAK AND REPAIR IT. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT MOP AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

: MUST PROPERLY MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA(BEER GARDEN NOT USED), BY REMOVING ALL SOURCES OF STANDING WATER WHICH WILL ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES IN THIS AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES. ALL ARTICLES STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS(IN EVERY ROOM AND AREA).

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL ICE SCOOPS USED FOR CONSUMABLE ICE MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINERS PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

SEP 28

2015

FAIL 11 violations 2 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

IMPROPER PEST CONTROL OBSERVED ON PREMISES. RAT DROPPINGS FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 3 ON UNUSED MEAT SLICER AND 8 ON SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE, 15 SCATTERED ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALL UNDERNEATH SAME PREP TABLE, ON FLOOR IN EAST CORNER AND ALONG THE BASE OF THE SAME WALL UNNERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA, 8 ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALL AND IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA, 10 SCATTERED ON FLOOR BASES IN FURNACE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS IN FLOORS, WALLS, CEILINGS, AND IN BASEMENT CRAWL SPACE AREA, AND HAVE BUSINESS SERVED BY PEST COBTROL COMPANY BY NEXT VISIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Critical Pest Activity

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

REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OVERFLOWING TRASH OBSERVED IN GARBAGE RECEPTACLE NEXT TO FENCE, TRASH FOUND 6-7 INCHES ABOVE THE RIM. MUST KEEP ALL LIDS CLOSED ON DUMPSTERS. ALSO NEED TO REQUEST A REPLACEMENT LID FOR FRONT DUMPSTER WHICH HAS A LARGE(5 X 3)INCH HOLE IN IT AT THE RIGHT REAR SECTION OF UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Sanitation

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

DISH WASHING EQUIPMENT NOT PROPERLY OPERATED. OBSERVED MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT BEING WASHED AND SANITIZED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FIRST COMPARTMENT WAS BEING USED AS A DUMP SINK. MUST PROPERLY SET UP ALL SINKS TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT. REMOVE ALL CHIPPING SURFACES FROM DOOR(INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR) OF WALK-IN COOLER AND PAINT SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS AND AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DROPPINGS, DIRT).

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

MASSIVE PUDDLE OF WATER NOTED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE, MUST LOCATE SOURCE OF LEAK AND REPAIR IT. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT MOP AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST PROPERLY MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA(BEER GARDEN NOT USED), BY REMOVING ALL SOURCES OF STANDING WATER WHICH WILL ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES IN THIS AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES. ALL ARTICLES STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS(IN EVERY ROOM AND AREA).

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL ICE SCOOPS USED FOR CONSUMABLE ICE MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINERS PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

SEP 4

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS WHERE MISSING.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE DISHES AND UTENSILS. (STORE UPSIDE DOWN)

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.

AUG 28

2014

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE PROVIDED AT HAND SINKS IN THE BAR AREA AND IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA OUTSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS IN THE HOT WATER HEATER ROOM. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES INSIDE THE SODA GUN HOLSTER BEHIND THE BAR, IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOM AND SIDES OF THE EXTERIOR FRONT DOOR AND ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR DOORS AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1324284 ON 1-25-13 NOT CORRECTED. (32)NOTED DEEP DARK GROVES INTO CUTTING BOARDS. MUST REPLACE. (38)NOTED LEAK AT 3 COMP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR. (41)MUST ORGANIZE STOCK AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN PREP/STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND CLEANING PURPOSES 6' OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS WHERE MISSING.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE DISHES AND UTENSILS. (STORE UPSIDE DOWN)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE AN ICE BIN COVER FOR ALL CONSUSMABLE ICE BINS BEHIND BAR OR SERVE ALL ICE FRONT MAIN BIN THAT IS PROPERLY COVERED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER PREP TABLES, UNDER SINKS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR CEILING IN HOT WATER HEATER ROOM. WALLS IN DISHWASHING AREA AND AROUND MOP SINK ARE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND CLEAN WALLS AS NEEDED. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND THE MOP SINK OUTSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE VENT COVERS WHERE MISSING IN THE MENS WASHROOM.

JAN 25

2013

PASS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DEEP DARK GROVES INTO CUTTING BOARDS. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND ALONG WALL BASE TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED WALL BASE BOARD NEEDS REPAIR AND REPLACING IN SOME AREA IN THE KITCHEN,BEHIND BAR AREA AND IN THE HALLWAYS. ALSO NOTED HOLE IN WALL BY 1 COMP SINK. MUST SEAL ALL HOLE AND OPENING WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY POINTS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAK AT 3 COMP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST ORGANIZE STOCK AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN PREP/STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND CLEANING PURPOSES 6' OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL.

JAN 18

2012

PASS 8 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERSON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS FOR EXAMPLE PLASTIC KNIVES, SPOONS, FORKS, DISHES, POTS AND PANS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF LOWER SHELF IN REFRIGERATOR AND COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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.MUST DEEP CLEAN FLOORS UNDER,AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND BAR AREA.

Minor Employee 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.MUST RECAULK WALL AT BASE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR HOLE AT WALL AT FRONT BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.MUST PROPERLY STORE SOILED LINENS AND DISH RAGS.

Minor Sanitation

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.MUST DECLUTTER REAR STORAGE ROOM AREA AND HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST PROVIDE ICE RECEPTACLES FOR ALL ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 20

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE KITCHEN WORK AREA IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL KITCHEN SURFACES DAILY.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE CAN OPENER HAS A WORN BLADE AND GEAR THAT IS CREATING METAL SHAVINGS, A SOURCE OF METAL THAT CAN COMTAMINATE YOUR FOOD. REPLACE THE BLADES. THE WALK IN COOLER INTERIOR HAS SOME FOOD DEBRIS THAT NEEDS TO BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE ONE DOOR COOLER HAS A DAMAGED AND UNSANITARY DRAIN TUBE, REPLACE THE DRAIN TUBE.

Minor Sanitation

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 UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM THE WEST END OF THE KITCHEN AND YARD.

OCT 27

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled and dated containers.

Minor Sanitation

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

Dirty spoon found in clean utensils. All utensils were washed, rinsed and sanitized at this time.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. Clean, rinse and sanitize the steamtable lids and handles, can opener, cutting boards and racks and shelves throughout the kitchen and walk-in cooler.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Repair small leak in the front 3-comp sink.

Public inspection records from Chicago Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

Report an error on this page →